Arrtx Alloy Art Tool Extra Wide Canvas Pliers with Padded Spring Return Handle for Stretcher Bars Artist Framing Tool

I was stretching a grill cover for an amplifier with this. When compared to stretching a canvas, this requires less tension. Under light pressure, the metal handle cracked in half. When it did, I noticed that the handle was made of cheap pot metal (as shown in the photo). What you pay for is exactly what you get. While it performs admirably while in use, don't expect American-style quality from Chinese garbage. Fortunately, it broke while it was still returnable, so it'll be sent back. Amazon is to be commended.

Maia Thornton

| Mar 26, 2021

Their performance has made me very happy! I used the standard chrome plated Fredrix pliers the last time I stretched a canvas that large. They completed the task, but the canvas slipped from their grasp. This is not the case with this couple. These had such a strong grip on the canvas that it never slipped. The rubber handles should be removed and replaced with sports tape, which is my only two suggestions. The rubber grips continued to spin. In addition, the spring is simple to remove. So I'm thinking about putting a dab of hot glue on it to keep it from falling off. However, these pliers are unbeatable in terms of price!.

Bristol Bird

| Nov 22, 2021

Even with severe Rheumatoid Arthritis, it was easier to use my hands with this product, which isn't a good thing. The spring is constantly falling out, and while it isn't absolutely necessary, it is beneficial, so it is a nuisance in and of itself. I bought this in the hopes of making stretching canvases easier on my hands and wrists, but it was just as difficult, and in many cases, I couldn't even get a proper grip, so it was useless in the first place. Definitely not a product I'd recommend, though I'm sure it's not the only stretching tool that has this problem.

Alivia Gaines

| Aug 29, 2021

My fingers couldn't grip much, and I had no leverage. This tool came to the rescue when we needed it the most. I needed it to finish the project, and it was just what I needed. The fabric is never damaged by the padded clamps, which grip it tightly. The only thing that bothered me was the impending arrival of spring. It will simply come off and fly away if you brush it with your finger. Wrapping a piece of tape around the anchor points solved the problem by tightening the spring and eliminating the problem. Overall, it's a fantastic deal!.

Nala Acosta

| Jul 06, 2021

I used it to pull the net-like fabric that manufacturers use to line the undersides of upholstered furniture. Over time, this always stretches or loosens. br>Avoid the unsightly black fabric that hangs down beneath the furniture. Usually, you can see it from across the room. It can be stretched and stapled back to its original state. br>.

Jaziel Farmer

| Aug 31, 2021

I bought it to use on my wife's paint-by-number canvas to smooth out some wrinkles. I didn't think I'd be able to get them out, but it turned out to be possible. Although it was a little large for my needs, it still performed admirably.

Cody Martin

| Apr 06, 2021

Spring is a drag, but work is fantastic. I can stretch the canvas by hand and get it pretty tight, but the tool adds a little more. Larger canvases, over 40 inches, stand out even more. The only drawback is the annoying spring that keeps falling off and is easy to lose. Shortsight is a real thing.

Lilith Cochran

| Jan 14, 2021

I like how wide they are. The spring is ineffective, but it still comes off. Because it is extremely stiff, I simply pull it open and close it each time. The rubber handles do tend to slide around and fall off, but this isn't a problem. I prefer straight handles because angling them is difficult, and you can't use the inside of the wood for leverage on a large canvas because the handles would be pushed into the canvas.

Amani Sexton

| Dec 23, 2020