Rant: That 'stretch-in' power stretcher cost me $300 and a whole Saturday

Bought one of those cheaper power stretchers online to save some cash. Put it together on a job last week and the head snapped off after 3 rooms. Lost the whole Saturday fixing it and had to rent a proper one from the supply house for the rest of the job. Anyone else get burned buying budget gear from random websites?

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burns.jenny18d ago

I read a review once that said those cheap power stretchers are basically "disposable tools in a reusable disguise." Sounds like you learned that the hard way, same as a lot of folks on this forum.

carr.lee18d ago

Always thought reviews were exaggerating til i bought one. @burns.jenny was right.

gavinb9718d ago

Cheap tools just teach expensive lessons, don't they?