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C.S. Osborne · Staple refills and upholstery tacks

C.S. Osborne No. 689-6 ½-Inch Blued Upholstery Tacks

Representative Osborne No. 689 tack box showing the head and shank shape.
Representative Osborne No. 689 tack box showing the head and shank shape.

When to choose it

Choose the 689-6 when a hand-driven upholstery attachment calls for a half-inch tack with a thin oval head. Osborne lists this family for attaching webbing, fabric and leather. Compare the thickness of the layers and board before you choose the length for the fastening line.

The selected package is listed at one pound. If you need a shorter tack for a thin covering or shallow substrate, compare the Dritz 9002 3/8-inch option. Read the exact Osborne suffix when shopping, since the No. 689 family comes in several lengths.

Specifications

Brand
C.S. Osborne
Construction
Blued oval-head tack
Work task
Hand-driven upholstery fastening
Model
689-6
Model
689-6
Length
½ in
Head
Thin oval
Finish
Blued
Package weight
1 lb
Amazon.com reference
B07MYT9TMR

Fit and buying advice

Choose the length for your fabric or webbing and the remaining thickness of the wood.

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Documentation

Questions about this product

Which part of the code identifies the selected length?

Osborne lists 689-6 as the half-inch tack. Match the suffix before ordering.

Does the box weight tell me how many tacks I receive?

The manufacturer gives the package by weight. Use a documented count if you need to budget exact fastening points.

When should I look at a shorter tack?

Compare the fabric thickness and wood clearance. A 3/8-inch option is available when your attachment calls for that shorter length.

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