Typewriter Talk / Stapler

**Posted by Pete E.** 20-2-2025 14:50:01

The Tatum Buddy was made by the John Wilson Co. originally. Later the Buddy name went to an ACE stapler.

This Tatum Buddy is a real standout.

In today's corporate worlds, I think if I had one on my desk while I was still workig...the HR folks would be waiting for me at the entry doors.
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**Posted by Pete E.** 26-2-2025 18:32:15

Have this "Buddy" stapler made by ACE in-coming. Model 155.

Looks to be new-in-box. Sure has a 1950's look to it.

It does have the anvil that moves front-to-back to switch from staple to pin.
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**Posted by mikeytap** 27-2-2025 06:33:44

Nice score Pete. A cool addition to your collection; and NOS,

**Posted by mikeytap** 27-2-2025 06:37:30

....... and about that stapler with the blade. My first thought was why would anyone combine an office stapler with a weapon; then I realized that it is a letter opener.

**Posted by Pete E.** 27-2-2025 10:37:33

Had a typo in Post # 121.

It was the "Wilson Jones Company" that made the Tatum Buddy.

More info. about that firm here :

https://www.madeinchicagomuseum.com/single-post/wilson-jones/

**Posted by Pete E.** 27-2-2025 13:27:21

The Ace Buddy is quite a light-weight.

The heavy-duty feel of the Ace Liner and the Ace Cadet is not there.

The thick lusterous chrome of those other models is not there either. The chrome of the Buddy is more of a thin, satin nickel plating.
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**Posted by Pete E.** 16-8-2025 14:21:03

It has been awhile since I found a new-to-me colour for an Aceliner stapler.

This one is a true "butterscotch" colour. More photos next week.

This might tempt me to go after another Olympia Traveller and make it a "butterscotch" machine.
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**Posted by mikeytap** 16-8-2025 16:37:25

Nice one Pete. Making me hungry.

**Posted by Pete E.** 19-8-2025 09:39:25

Colours... Flesh - Beige - Tan - Butterscotch

Have no idea what the Ace Company called them
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