C.S. Osborne 11/16" Blued Sterilized Upholsterers Tacks #689-12, 1 Lb Box

Just what I wanted and needed

I used these to tie up my springs when reupholstering a chair, but can also be used to fasten down your jute webbing. They are long, close to an inch.

These are huge. And I can't use them for the purpose I bought them. Pretty frustrated and planned on never ordering from this company again. Wish I could give 0 stars for their false advertising but it could be argued I could just read better or found a tape measure somewhere my house before ordering to try to figure out exactly how long these were.

Just what I ordered

Ok….I’d ordered these once before and then sent them back because they were too long. I mean literally, they are nearly an inch long. So not sure if it’s a typo and they’re supposed to say 15/16”? (I’d previously ordered the 1/2” and they were too short for my needs…I’m not an upholsterer so I thought maybe I don’t understand how they measure tacks?). Anyhow….I ended up needed a slightly longer tack after all so I dieted them again….and again needed uo not using them as they are just huge!!! Not even just the length but the thickness too. Anyhow…I’d opened this pack and maybe used a few of them so I’m eating this one. Just really blown away that there’s not a broader array of sizes. I ended up using No10 blues tacks from Menards….god knows what I’ve contracted from having those in my mouth.

Just what I needed

These are 15/16 or closer to 1 inch long. They’re not 11/16 like they’re supposed to be. I should have listened to the other reviewers. Sure I can return them, if I want to go through the huge hassle…what a pain.

I restore and use these a lot for re-stretching canvas or linen.