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

I have never built a canvas stretcher before but was necessary for a custom sized print on canvas. I am a pretty good DIY'er carpenter so after a few YouTube videos I built my frame pretty easily and securely. I then YouTube'd a bunch of canvas stretching videos and though I was a bit intimidated by it I had nothing left to do but dive in. I had a basic understanding of how to do this after watching so many video's and I do have a compressor and pnuematic staple gun which really made a huge difference. Using these pliers and starting in the center top to bottom and then left to right, the pliers made my stretch and pull very even and very easy to staple. I had only about 3/4 of an inch material to grab and staple on the back, maybe less than that. These pliers were a blessing. Yeah, maybe the plastic grips slip around or off a tiny bit but truly it was not an issue. The grip well at the fabric and lever very well against the wood frame to pull even and tight. The job turned out fabulous for my first experience and I will definitely use these again next project without intimation. Very pleased with the pliers as a DIY'er.

Great product, great price, fast delivery! I love making friends, but this is something I do during my loafing time. When it comes to business, I prefer not to have to go forth and back with a supplier until finally an order is fulfilled. This seller does a professional job and doesn't make you spend time on things that need to be unspoken. It was really "A to B". Thank you!

I had to install pre-sewn upholstery over framed guns padded furniture. It was extremely difficult to pull the upholstery tight so it could be fastened. There was very little for my fingers to grip and I had no leverage at all. This tool saved the day. It was exactly what I needed to complete the project. The silicon-padded clamps grip securely and never damaged the fabric. The only thing that bothered me was the spring. Just brush it with a finger and it will come off and fly away. That was easily fixed by wrapping a bit of tape around the anchor points, causing the spring to fit more tightly and eliminating the problem. All in all, an excellent value!

I had a bunch of old art on a hotel property in a tropical climate that had stretched out over time. The nearest gallery is 3 hours away. This allowed us to re-stretch all the canvases like new..I felt like a pro. It is a quality product. Very sturdy

Worked great when we stretched our canvas, the spring came off, but it is not necessary. We are pleased with this product

This product works well when you absolutely have to use it, but even with severe Rheumatoid Arthritis, it was easier to use my hands and that is not a good thing. The spring continuously falls out and, while it's not absolutely necessary, it is helpful, so it falling out is a pain in and of itself. I bought this hoping it would make stretching canvases easier on my hands and wrists, but it was just as difficult and in many cases, I couldnt even get a proper grip, so it wasn't even usable anyway. Definitely not a product I would recommend, though I'm sure this is not the only stretching tool with this issue.

Works great

This tool helps to stretch canvas over a backing. I’d recommend this tool.