When I replaced the cushions on my 35 years ago, the upholstery store gave me a 
couple of upholstery staple removers. They were a bit easier than vice grips, 
but it was still slow going. 

If I recall correctly there they also used glue in places— that was even worse

David Kelly

> On 23 Dec 2025, at 07:12, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List 
> <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> 
> I am currently redoing the vertical cushions/bolsters on my boat that are 
> permanently attached. Whomever did this job last time used STEEL staples and 
> put as many staples as would possibly fit. It isn’t a staple every inch or 
> every 3 inches, they are literally right next to each other. Anyone have a 
> good idea for removing hundreds of tiny rusty staples? Vice grips are slow 
> going.
>  
> Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I
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