🔧 C.S. Osborne 253 Upholstery Tool for Webbing Stretching with Gooseneck Design Review

I bought this for my first project. I watched a few videos with the cheaper type that has teeth on one end and a piece of rubber on the other. I had a vision that I pierced myself! On the first try, I managed to pull the belt very tight with one hand and fasten it with the other. The handle gives a lot of leverage and the short distance from the teeth to the pivot point (rubber) reduces slipping. Good tools make the learning process much easier. It was worth every extra penny I paid. Success at

It was great for about 20 minutes just as the teeth were just starting to come out of their slots. I wasn't expecting this, and when you put muscle on a material that creates tension when pulled too hard, its sudden relaxation can cause injury. After the first time, it turned into a huge gamble, teaching me every piece I pulled out. I had to work hard to make this damn thing beat the surprise release so I could put it together quickly. The project ended with my tool looking like it had been…

While I may never find a use for this tool again, it was well worth the money spent. Our wicker furniture is old and the straps under the pillows have snapped. (I was imagining a scene from a TV comedy where our guests, one by one, fall through the seats of their chairs and disappear!). I did a little research and found a local shop that could replace the straps, but for around $100 a chair. It would cost almost $1,000 just for the dressing! After watching a few instructional videos on YouTube,