Display panel spreader tool

A display system comprising:

• a slatwall display comprising:
• a first slat,
• a second slat removably connected to the first slat;
• a third slat removably connected to the second slat;
• a first engagement region defined by the interconnected first and second slats;
• a second engagement region defined by the interconnected second slat and third slat;
• and
• an opening defined by the interconnected first slat, second slat, and third slat such that the first engagement region and the second engagement region are positioned within the opening;
• and
• an assembly tool positioned within the opening, said assembly tool comprising:
• a base;
• a first leg coupled to a first side of the base and configured to engage with the first engagement region and a second leg coupled to a second side opposite the first side of the base and configured to engage with the second engagement region;
• and
• a fastener coupled to the base and located between the first leg and the second leg, the fastener configured to engage with the first leg and the second leg and to cause a first end of the first leg to move away from the base as the fastener is moved and engage with the first engagement region and a second end of the second leg to move away from the base as the fastener is moved and engage with the second engagement region.