Charlie Lyman
Supportive Member
I want to start by saying that I was sent one to try and keep for free if I liked it and was asked to give my opinion of it on here. If I didn't like it, I would tell you guys and I would have sent it back. I don't need anymore crap in my garage.
After using it for the last three weeks and stretching 12 homes, along with numerous transition repairs, I think I have used it in enough situations to give a honest opinion.
At first I was not impressed. It took some getting used to and was awkward to use. When using it you have to put your knee on the pad to push down on it. I am only 5'4" and it seemed to be a long reach for me. After using a few times it it became more natural to do.
When I got used to it I was stretching rooms faster and easier. I was also not having to move as much furniture to make room for the poles from my regular stretcher. I could stretch wrinkles along a wall without worrying about what was on the other wall behind it.
If there was wrinkles in carpet and I didn't feel like dragging out the stretcher, I used to not offer to take them out for the customer. With the Tri-force, it is quick and easy to knock out a wrinkle and add some extra cash to a job.
I had a stretch and clean job yesterday. I figured it would take me 2 hours to stretch the carpet so I priced it at $200. With the Tri-force I was able to stretch the carpet in 45 minutes. I then cleaned the carpet for another $240. With the time saved, I made $440 in a little under 3 hours.
I have also been able to stretch some difficult areas a lot easier with the Tri-force.
This hallway did not have a good wall behind it to put my power stretcher on. With this kind of a wrinkle I normally would cut a seam, pull it together with my crab stretcher and then reseam it. I was able to do this without cutting the carpet because I didn't need a wall behind it.
Transition repairs are easier to do, especially if it has an awkward angle or bend to it. Sometimes if there isn't a good wall behind it, it can be hard to stretch it back into place.
These ones can be a PITA. With the Tri-force you can work right around the bend and not have to move the furniture behind it.
I am impressed with this tool and I think it is a must have for anyone that stretches carpet on a regular basis.
Where I live homes were being thrown together during the housing bubble because there was a high demand with all of the people relocating here. Now these homes are filled with carpets with wrinkles. I make a ton of money stretching. If you are stepping over wrinkles, then you are missing out on easy money and the Tri-force has made it easier and faster.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
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After using it for the last three weeks and stretching 12 homes, along with numerous transition repairs, I think I have used it in enough situations to give a honest opinion.
At first I was not impressed. It took some getting used to and was awkward to use. When using it you have to put your knee on the pad to push down on it. I am only 5'4" and it seemed to be a long reach for me. After using a few times it it became more natural to do.
When I got used to it I was stretching rooms faster and easier. I was also not having to move as much furniture to make room for the poles from my regular stretcher. I could stretch wrinkles along a wall without worrying about what was on the other wall behind it.
If there was wrinkles in carpet and I didn't feel like dragging out the stretcher, I used to not offer to take them out for the customer. With the Tri-force, it is quick and easy to knock out a wrinkle and add some extra cash to a job.
I had a stretch and clean job yesterday. I figured it would take me 2 hours to stretch the carpet so I priced it at $200. With the Tri-force I was able to stretch the carpet in 45 minutes. I then cleaned the carpet for another $240. With the time saved, I made $440 in a little under 3 hours.
I have also been able to stretch some difficult areas a lot easier with the Tri-force.
This hallway did not have a good wall behind it to put my power stretcher on. With this kind of a wrinkle I normally would cut a seam, pull it together with my crab stretcher and then reseam it. I was able to do this without cutting the carpet because I didn't need a wall behind it.
Transition repairs are easier to do, especially if it has an awkward angle or bend to it. Sometimes if there isn't a good wall behind it, it can be hard to stretch it back into place.
These ones can be a PITA. With the Tri-force you can work right around the bend and not have to move the furniture behind it.
I am impressed with this tool and I think it is a must have for anyone that stretches carpet on a regular basis.
Where I live homes were being thrown together during the housing bubble because there was a high demand with all of the people relocating here. Now these homes are filled with carpets with wrinkles. I make a ton of money stretching. If you are stepping over wrinkles, then you are missing out on easy money and the Tri-force has made it easier and faster.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
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