A stapler is made with a lever – the handle, a wedge – the staples a wheel and axle – the spindle point for the lever and an inclined plane – the slant for papers to slide up below the staple dispenser. All sraplers are built on the same mechanisms.

What kind of simple machine is a stapler?

Stapler. A stapler is a complex machine that is made up of two simple machines, namely, a lever and a wedge. The punching mechanism of the stapler acts as the second-class lever, whereas the stapler pins act as the wedges.

What is considered a wedge?

A wedge is a triangular shaped tool, and is a portable inclined plane, and one of the six simple machines. It can be used to separate two objects or portions of an object, lift up an object, or hold an object in place. The mechanical advantage of a wedge is given by the ratio of the length of its slope to its width.

Typical staplers are a third-class lever.