C.S. Osborne · Staple lifters and tack removers
C.S. Osborne No. 121 Tack and Staple Remover
When to choose it
The No. 121 is useful when an old furniture repair involves both removing staples and cleaning up a drawer groove before regluing. Osborne lists both tasks and fits a 2½-inch forged blade to a wood handle. The serrated edge shown on the tool distinguishes it from the simpler forked No. 124.
If the only task is starting upholstery staples, compare how the 124’s fork reaches the crown. When a staple is behind a deep rail, the 124-12 is the reach comparison. Check the blade that can fit the space before buying this combination tool for both jobs.
Specifications
- Brand
- C.S. Osborne
- Construction
- Tack and staple remover
- Work task
- Furniture fastener removal and documented drawer repair
- Model
- 121
- Blade length
- 2½ in
- Overall length
- 6½ in
- Tool weight
- 2 oz
- Blade
- Forged steel
- Handle
- Wood
- Amazon.com reference
- B00KIUUWA0
Fit and buying advice
Check the opening around the fastener and decide whether the groove function is useful to your repair.
Related choice C.S. Osborne No. 124 Staple Remover ↗
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Documentation
Questions about this product
What is the difference from the No. 124?
The 121 adds the drawer-groove task in Osborne’s description. The 124 is a dedicated staple remover with a forked blade.
How far does the working blade extend?
Osborne gives a 2½-inch blade. The whole tool is 6½ inches long.
Which model should I compare for staples behind a rail?
The No. 124-12 is the longer staple remover intended for hard-to-reach fasteners.
