C.S. Osborne · Webbing stretchers and spring tools
C.S. Osborne No. 251 Short-Jaw Canvas and Webbing Pliers
When to choose it
Choose the 251 if a rail, neighboring fabric or frame corner leaves limited room across the material you want to grip. Osborne specifies a 1½-inch jaw and an 8½-inch overall length. The body stays the same nominal length as the No. 250 while the jaw takes up less width.
The 250 uses a 3⅜-inch jaw, which gives you a wider contact option if the material edge is clear. For webbing that needs a pin tool to catch it close to the rail, also compare a gooseneck stretcher. Check which face can reach the strip while you attach it.
Specifications
- Brand
- C.S. Osborne
- Construction
- Short-jaw stretcher
- Work task
- Canvas and upholstery webbing
- Model
- 251
- Jaw width
- 1½ in
- Overall length
- 8½ in
- Finish
- Nickel plated
- Grips
- Vinyl
- Amazon.com reference
- B0CY5KR7SD
Fit and buying advice
Measure clearance across the material at the point where you will grip it.
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Documentation
Questions about this product
Is the whole tool shorter than the Osborne 250?
Both are listed at 8½ inches overall. The 251 is narrower at the jaw.
How much narrower is the working face?
Osborne lists 1½ inches on the 251 and 3⅜ inches on the 250. Compare the space your frame leaves available.
Which option should I compare if I need pins?
Look at a pin-type stretcher such as the Osborne 255, which engages the strip differently.
