Staple set tool

A handheld tool for holding and aligning a staple, comprising:

• a base defining:
• a bottom side defining;
• a first support column and a second support column, the first support column defining a first end surface and the second support column defining a second end surface;
• a first alignment channel configured to at least partially receive a first cable therein, the first alignment channel defined between the first support column and the second support column;
• and
• a second alignment channel configured to at least partially receive a second cable therein;
• a first recess positioned along the first alignment channel, the first recess configured to detachably hold a first staple such that legs of the first staple straddle the first cable when the first cable is at least partially received in the first alignment channel;
• and
• a second recess positioned along the second alignment channel, the second recess configured to detachably hold a second staple such that legs of the second staple straddle the second cable when the second cable is at least partially received in the second alignment channel;
• and
• a handle coupled to the base and positioned opposite the bottom side, wherein
• the base is configured such that a crown of the first staple is exposed to receive a striking force thereon when the first staple is positioned in the first recess and the base is positioned on a workpiece with the first cable at least partially received in the first alignment channel;
• and
• the first end surface of the first support column and the second end surface of the second support column are configured to contact the workpiece when the first cable is positioned within the first alignment channel, prior to the first staple being driven into the workpiece.

A tool for setting staples against a workpiece, the tool comprising:

• a base defining:
• a top surface;
• a first support column defining;
• a first end surface;
• and
• a first side of an alignment channel, the alignment channel configured to receive therein at least a portion of an object to be attached to the workpiece;
• a second support column defining:
• a second end surface;
• and
• a second side of the alignment channel;
• and
• a recess at an end of the alignment channel and configured to receive at least a portion of a staple therein;
• and
• at least one magnet coupled to the base and configured to detachably secure the staple at least partially in the recess and position the staple such that:
• a crown of the staple protrudes above the top surface of the base and is exposed to receive a striking force thereon;
• and
• opposing legs of the staple straddle the alignment channel, wherein
• the first end surface of the first support column and the second end surface of the second support column are configured to contact the workpiece when the object is positioned within the alignment channel, prior to the staple being driven into the workpiece.