Gooseneck Webbing Stretcher- Osborne D253

Webbing stretcher

This Gooseneck webbing stretcher is ideal for any kind of webbing. It helps to get a firm hold on the webbing whilst keeping it steady onto the seat's frame whilst restoring the armchair. It has a great ergonomic hold which makes its manipulation quite secure. The upholsterer can feel safe whilst fixing the webbing with this great quality stretcher. 

See Also : Webbing

Step 1 : Fixing the webbing onto a frame

Explanatory vidéo  : Fixing the webbing 

You can apply the webbing onto a wooden frame with a pneumatic staple gun for modern upholstery, as shown on the video, or using tacks( 14mm is recommanded), a specialist hammer and a webbing stretcher for a more traditional method.

List of the necessary tools :

- Webbing

- A Pneumatic staple gun and suitable staples or a specialist hammer and tacks.

- A webbing stretcher  (a gooseneck webbing stretcher is ideal)

- A measuring tape 

- A Felt pen

- Good sharp scissors

Next steps :

Step 2 : Lashing of springs (See our springs)

Step 3 : Attaching and stretching the hessian  (See Hessian cloths : 380 ou 425 ou 440 g/m²)

Step 4 : Stitching of the springs to the hessian (See Hessian Cloths : 380 ou 425 ou 440 g/m²)

Step 5 : Fixing foam edge profiles (See foam edge profile)

Step 6 : First stuffing layer with either vegetal or animal fibre (See vegetal fibre or animal fibre )

Step 7 : Positioning the hessian Cloth (See Hessian Cloths : 210 ou 255 ou 307 g/m²)

Step 8 : Regulating the stuffing and creating the shape and adding a second stuffing layer (See the regulator tool)

Step 9 : Tightening the calico (See calico)

Step 10 : Applying the wadding (See wadding)

Step 11 :  Fixing the top fabric (See fabrics)

Step 12 : Fixing the bottoming fabric (See bottoming fabric)

Step 13 : Finishing touches: trimmings, braid… (See passementerie)