Berry's Upholstery Staple Remover

[@357magdad]

Make sure you go check out Dale's Workshop: www.youtube.com/@Dalesworkshop

[@ronsbeerreviewstools4361]

I will now.

[@mikeoverstreet1303]

I worked in an upholstery factory 45 years ago. We used them to pull staples when we did repairs on pieces that didn’t pass inspection. I’ve not seen one since.

[@357magdad]

Thanks for watching Mike! It seems like a good design.

[@briansworkshop01]

Very cool Great video and a very handy tool Thanks for sharing 🍺🍺👍👍

[@357magdad]

Thanks Brian!

[@patjohnson3100]

I like the suspension tip for using the magic juice. My first thought was this was intended for use to remove staples from paper sheets, but now i think it has more of an industrial use. Another well-done cleanup.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Pat! It is an upholstery tool.

[@larrydemaar409]

Sharpening those points, sure got this sturdy tool working again. Nice restoration and demonstration. The handle looks great. Surprised that it is still available.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Larry!

[@frankg3072]

Nice cleanup. You did a good job resharpening and reshaping the points. I think that would probably be very useful for someone who works with staples all the time.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Frank! Apparently it is a popular tool with upholsterers.

[@andyc972]

Thanks Magdad, a nice clean-up on what looks like a very effective tool, that looks almost identical to the C.S. Osborne (out of Harrison NJ) model No. 124, I have had one of these on my wish list for a while for upholstery work !

[@357magdad]

Thanks Andy! Osborne makes the same tool. The design is no longer patent protected.

[@lv_woodturner3899]

That cleaned up nicely. Well done. I like the cold bluing. Good that the patent shows how it was intended to be used. The method is not intuitive, but once you see the way it was designed to use it works well. Dave.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Dave! I found a few KZbin videos where it was not being used like Mr Berry intended.

[@terryrogers1025]

I have never seen that tool in my life, interesting design, seems to work well. Nice job of restoring it, and that little trick of using the cardboard as a hanger to hold the Evaporust is going into my memory bank of unique holder designs. Thanks for the video, enjoyed watching.

[@mercoid]

Good trick!

[@357magdad]

I'm glad I introduced you to a tool you hadn't seen, and gave you a new trick to keep up your sleeve!

[@rawbacon]

Not as old as many restored tools but still patented before I was born and still made today. Seems Jonnie Berry was successful in business, family and longevity, living to 86, died in 2016..........Comment left by his niece says both Uncle Jonnie & Aunt JoAnn were wonderful people.

[@357magdad]

It is an interesting design. I'm glad Dale sent it to me!

[@beerdrinker6452]

I never would have thought of using cardboard to fashion a stopper to keep part of the tool out of "liquid". Thank you. Nice video.

[@timmynormand8082]

Magdad is brilliant

[@357magdad]

My little trick worked really well!

[@805ROADKING]

Nicely done Bud!! Brilliant Design, most staple pullers only lift one side like that did but then ya need pliers to pull it completely out!!☻

[@357magdad]

Thanks RoadKing! Mr Berry came up with a good design!

[@adiazcroce]

Thank you, greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽!

[@357magdad]

Thanks! Hello from New Jersey!

[@bigvicsworkshop]

Berry's must have stolen that design from Alfred - sure looks like a Bat-staple-ejector gadget me! 😅 its cool! Nice Job!

[@357magdad]

I bet Alfred had one in his junk drawer.

[@Jeekinz]

The outer edges should be rounded so you dont damage the surface.

[@357magdad]

My goal was to restore it to its original shape, not modify it.

[@Quantrills.Raiders]

i love your style of videos, no obnoxious music and always something interesting to show and tell

[@357magdad]

Thanks for watching! I've got another project coming up on Sunday morning!

[@Quantrills.Raiders]

@@357magdad cant wait!

[@jackthompson2132]

It looks like it works. Good job 👍🏻 Thank You for sharing Magdad!!

[@357magdad]

Thanks Jack!

[@tonyn3123]

Love the cleanup. I made one to pull upholstery staples (which are typically shorter staples) from a wide screwdriver, Dremel cut-off wheel and torch to bend a minor bow in the shaft for leverage that works great. Cost me much less than the $23 and a little of my time involved. Nice tool you have there. Gives me ideas for my next modification. Thanks.

[@357magdad]

Thanks for watching Tony!

[@Dalesworkshop]

Thanks for the shout out. Nice job one the Staple remover..

[@357magdad]

Thanks again for sending it my way!

[@drivesalot0063]

Nice job, Magdad! That is a pretty nifty tool. I'm thinking they would make great gifts for our friends. Thanks much. 😉👍

[@357magdad]

Thanks Joseph!

[@rollerbald]

Very interesting tool that Dale sent - never seen one before. Great job on the cleanup!

[@357magdad]

Thanks! I'm glad he sent it my way!

[@liljoeii6091]

Wow wow that's a very good design left at the Staples right out of there THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO

[@357magdad]

Thanks Joe!

[@Jer-Bye]

Neat tool, Magdad! I've never seen the Berry's staple remover before. Nice job on the cleanup and restoration. Nice of Dale's WorkShop to send it to you. 😊👍💥

[@357magdad]

Thanks! Dale is a great guy!

[@donscottvansandt4139]

Awesome job Magdad. Love the bluing. Thanks to you I've been using the bluing on quite a few things. Before you showed how . I was very intimidated by it. It add a great look to many things. And pretty easy to use.

[@357magdad]

Thanks! I'm glad you're having success with cold bluing!

[@larrynelson734]

Hi 357.sweet little tool. Great job. Looking good. 👍👍❤...

[@357magdad]

Thanks Larry!

[@garyryman4947]

Nicely done. I have a similar one. Excellent for upholstery staples.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Gary!

[@stewartew]

I think that is a tool you won't use everyday, but when you need to remove staples you'll be glad to have it, I seems to work easily, better than a screwdriver and pliers. Great job.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Stewart! Apparently it is popular with uphlosterers.

[@GuntersGarage]

Im going to have to say it is a strong contender for the best. Ive done a few repairs & redone some motorcycle seats and staples can be a major pain.

[@357magdad]

It seems like a good design.

[@johnkelley9877]

It looks and works good! That is a lot easier than using a screwdriver and pliers to remove a staple. Thanks for sharing this.

[@357magdad]

Thanks John! Mr Berry came up with an interesting design!

[@62forged]

Interesting tool design. Nice restore.

[@357magdad]

Thanks! I had never seen one of these before.

[@ivanstiles7030]

Very nice Magdad. Looks great

[@357magdad]

Thanks Ivan!

[@laughingmadman853]

Good job. I followed the link. The pics advertising that tool show some really gnarly tips. They need to be cleaned up and sharpened even when new. You made the new ones look bad

[@357magdad]

The Osborne version of the same tool looks like it has a little better fit and finish.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Awesome rarely seen tool! Great stuff!

[@357magdad]

I had never seen one before!

[@michaeltreadwell777]

WOW, what an amazing simple tool ! I love doing upholstery, but staple removal is the WORST part about it. I think I'll have to invest in one of these tools. Thanks magdad - you did a great job on it. Take care 🙂

[@357magdad]

Thanks Michael! Let me know what you think of it!

[@shedmanx3640]

Great job Mr M. That would be a great tool for upholstery.

[@357magdad]

Thanks! That's what Mr Berry invented it for!

[@Dardrum]

Nice job on the resto, and indeed, the tool works better than I thought it would,

[@357magdad]

Thanks! The patent drawing was very helpful.

[@sebglayburg5163]

Nice job, Magdad, it looks like they are still being made, but somewhat pricey

[@357magdad]

I included a link in the description. Osborne also makes the same tool for a couple dollars less.

[@patrickrhin9152]

Hey !Bonjour Magdad vraiment une très belle restauration, l'outil est vraiment intéressant et la démonstration superbe. J'aime beaucoup que tu es laisser le nom sur le manche. ❤

[@357magdad]

Thanks! I'm glad Dale sent it to me!

[@roadrageburleson]

That is a nice puller. I will keep my eye out for one at tool and estate sales

[@357magdad]

It is pretty cool! I put an Amazon link in the description (it is a bit pricey).

[@Resto-Rob]

Hey Magdad! Dale sent some good stuff. Love the staple pull. Tip up, it looks like Batman. 🦇

[@357magdad]

Thanks Robert! Vic said the same thing!

[@mercoid]

Great job as always MagDad! I’ve done a fair amount of staple removal over the years using a number of different tools, basically whatever I had on hand. This tool seems just right for the job. My only criticism of the design is that the outer edge of the fork leaves a gouge in the wood. If that edge were rounded off it would only leave a smooth dent, if anything.

[@357magdad]

I think it was intended for upholstery where the wood would be hardwood, not the pine I used.

[@theropesofrenovation9352]

Nice! But it gouges the wood. Just my opinion. Interesting. Never seen that tool before.

[@357magdad]

It is an upholstery tool. I think the staples are usually in hard wood, not the pine I used.

[@theropesofrenovation9352]

@@357magdad Ohhhh. lol ok

[@bigpete4227]

I have one of these but wasn't sure how to use it. Because of the design I thought it might be a a little more involved in it's operation. I must have been overthinking it a tad. I bought the other type with the little Jaws in the end, that works well too.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Pete! The patent drawings helped me a lot!

[@wayneo7307]

Nice Job on A Cool Tool Magdad . I've Never Seen That Tool . I Have Seen Suspening A Tool From A Piece of Flat Or Round Steel Across A Bucket . As In Using it To Remove Rust By Electrolysis. I Always Use the Smallest Amount of Juice I Can To Make it Last Longer. I Have Drilled A Hole Into A Board Across A Bucket or Jar to Slip A Screwdriver Through into the Juice.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Wayne! You gotta save on the juice!

[@michaellindsay8934]

Great work Magdad

[@357magdad]

Thanks Michael!

[@Uwannawatch]

That's a mean looking staple remover. Nice work on it.

[@357magdad]

Thanks George!

[@josephwarra5043]

Outstanding 🎉

[@357magdad]

Thanks Joseph!

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

Very cool tool and restoration.

[@357magdad]

Thank you!

[@duaneroen2118]

Very clever design.

[@357magdad]

Mr. Berry had a good idea!

[@prasadvn524]

Very nice job

[@357magdad]

Thank you!

[@jazzersten]

Very well done!

[@357magdad]

Thanks!

[@garyvaughan2648]

I purchased one of those at an estate sale. Works great. I think it was used for upholstery.

[@357magdad]

It is Gary!

[@ronsbeerreviewstools4361]

Thanks for posting this, Ive never seen one of these tools. Now if I see one Ill know what its used for, thanks, have a good day Cheers !

[@357magdad]

I had never seen one either. I'm glad Dale sent it to me!

[@rogerstlaurent8704]

Sure bears using a Screwdriver or pliers to remove stables Interesting design and really easy to use nice and simple tool clean up Take care enjoy your day

[@357magdad]

Thanks Roger!

[@bkind2182]

Nice job! It works really well. I wonder if the outside edge was a bit more rounded and smooth if it maybe wouldn't gouge the wood as much?

[@357magdad]

I think upholstery uses hardwood, so it probably gouges less than the pine I used.

[@bkind2182]

​@@357magdad That makes sense... Thanks again, I really enjoy your videos and appreciate the things I learn from you...

[@johnmclaurin]

Definitely better! Got to find one of those! Great video!

[@357magdad]

Thanks John! I put an Amazon link in the description if you want a brand new one.

[@tonylenge424]

Interesting tool! Looks like it worked well. Thanks

[@357magdad]

Thanks Tony! I had not seen one before.

[@TheFurriestOne]

Looks worth a try, though I might make/try some variation to see if I can find one that does minimal surface damage.

[@357magdad]

I think upholstery uses hard wood. I tested it on oine.

[@TheFurriestOne]

Good furniture does, the cheap stuff is soft pine!

[@ChrisChandler-dj1wy]

I'm lucky enough to have one of these, although mine no longer has any legible writing on the handle, it is absolutely the best staple remover I have ever used

[@357magdad]

That's great Chris! Thanks for the feedback!

[@garylee2976]

A + plus Sir.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Gary!

[@chriholt]

Very cool tool, and a nice resto as usual. Based on the condition of the handle, it doesn't seem to have gotten much use.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Chris!

[@jamesbeen9904]

Cool Tool!

[@357magdad]

Thanks James!

[@doogoodminds8157]

Get an old flat head screw driver.. sharpen the tip to a knife edge.. then cut a straight line down the center of the tip about a 1/4 inch or so, finally.. bend the shaft to desired angle.. Best staple puller ever!

[@357magdad]

Apparently Mr. Berry thought his idea was better than yours.

[@doogoodminds8157]

@@357magdad not my Idea! Just something I picked-up while working at an Upholstery shop. One of the guys had one he told me someone else showed him. Didn't get a name.

[@troyb1733]

Looks great, I would not want to use that on a nice piece of wood the way it gouges. Maybe a piece of styrene under the puller to keep it from marring?? I would think it would tear paper to even 10 or more sheets

[@357magdad]

It was designed for upholstery. I think the wood is usually hardwood, not the pine I used.

[@Rusty_ok]

I guess I don’t understand why you wire wheel the rust off and then soak in evaporust? I knock off the loose rust with a hand held wire brush soak in the magic juice over night and then wire wheel. Am I doing it wrong?

[@beerdrinker6452]

Bench grinder wire wheel first to remove the maximum rust possible. Just sayin.

[@357magdad]

You're not doing anything wrong. Evapo-Rust is expensive, so I like to save it for areas I can't reach easily. I used the wire wheel to remove the rust I could reach and let the magic juice work on the rust in the tight areas on the business end of the tool.

[@noads1035]

Uncle Bob Approved! Your remover looks better than the new one. TWENTY THREE bucks… think I will pass. ;-)

[@357magdad]

Osborne makes one for a couple dollars less, but still a bit pricey.

[@MASI_forging]

Great work dude ❤❤

[@357magdad]

Thanks!

[@kimbishop4734]

It kind of leaves a mark in the wood. I suppose that you could sand it out though. I would have thought that you might be able to remove the staple with no mark.

[@357magdad]

I don't know how important marks are to upholsterers. I think upholstery uses hard wood and I used pine.

[@aprilhoover3481]

I've pulled 500 basquillion staples out of my stage platforms in the scene shop. The true test of any staple remover tool will be if it gets the entire staple out of the wood without snapping off a leg. (This is where I cuss and speak ill of whoever used staples in the first place.) If this little guy can curl the whole staple out it's a winner! Need! 😂

[@357magdad]

I can see how broken staples would be annoying. I practiced with it a bunch and it seemed to get them out in one piece.

[@Bloodshed.restorations]

I've removed loads of staples in the past using a flat head screwdriver and pliers. Doesn't work as well as the proper tool, wonder why that could be?🤔 maybe I should get one.

[@357magdad]

I've read that many upholsterers like Berry's design.

[@13thworker45]

Magdad you always do a good job on your restorations. No the design was not good. The tips always broke off. A pair of snap on pliers ground just right will pull about 3 to 1 staples compared to staple pullers. I have removed thousands of staples in the upholstery business. They all have to come out to have smooth edges on upholstery furniture. You end up with some very tough scared hands pulling staples. Thank You

[@357magdad]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@kevinwhitehead6076]

It’s called a file . It’s what you should have used in different forms to do most of your project.

[@357magdad]

Geez Kevin, you sound pretty upset. KZbin is a big place. Maybe you should find content that you enjoy.

[@unwired1281]

👍‼️

[@richardtaylor9798]

No Flitz? Chuck would not be happy 😁

[@357magdad]

I almost polished the ferrule...

[@devinteske]

Unnecessarily symmetrical. Shrug. A strange duck.

[@357magdad]

Maybe it simplifies manufacturing.

[@beerdrinker6452]

You are too young. I think the purpose was for removing staples from five or ten sheets of paper. Nice video.

[@357magdad]

The tool was designed for the upholstery industry.

[@elviscoso01]

Dude careful with the ring in the shop. You don't want to get ring avulsion.

[@357magdad]

Thanks for watching and for your concern.