C.S. Osborne · Webbing stretchers and spring tools
C.S. Osborne No. 253 Gooseneck Webbing Stretcher
When to choose it
The No. 253 uses a projecting gooseneck handle to catch upholstery webbing near a furniture rail. It suits a setup where you can bear against the frame and still reach the free end with your attachment tool. Osborne specifies a 10-inch body and describes the tool for use with either hand.
Compare the working angle with the shorter Osborne 255, which has a straight body with pins at one end and a rubber surface at the other. The 253 adds a projecting handle, so check the space around corners and neighboring rails before choosing it for the reach alone.
Specifications
- Brand
- C.S. Osborne
- Construction
- Gooseneck
- Work task
- Upholstery webbing
- Model
- 253
- Overall length
- 10 in
- Width
- 4 in
- Tool weight
- 14 oz
- Handle
- Hickory
- Replacement pad
- Osborne 253-R
- Amazon.com reference
- B002U2RADQ
Fit and buying advice
Check how the head bears on the rail and whether you can attach the strip while holding tension.
Related choice C.S. Osborne No. 255 Rubber-End Webbing Stretcher ↗
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Documentation
Questions about this product
Does it matter which hand I use?
Osborne describes the 253 for either hand. Decide which side lets your other hand access the fastener.
Can I buy the rubber contact piece separately?
Osborne lists replacement part 253-R. Match it to the 253 before ordering.
When would a smaller stretcher make sense?
Compare the eight-inch 255 if a rail or corner limits the space for the gooseneck handle.
