Carpet crab

Discussion in 'Carpet / Textile' started by Goatboy, Sep 12, 2014.

  1. Nk1

    Nk1 Well-Known Member

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    Depends massively on who is doing the job and what prep is involved.
     
  2. Danmaidstone

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    It does a little yes but that isn't where the stretch is. Between the two heads it stretches all the way down to the opposite side of the room so a little puckering behind the knee head is irrelevant.
     
  3. Nk1

    Nk1 Well-Known Member

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    From watching the video you will save your knee but wear your elbow out. Lol
     
  4. bluebro

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    I'm a bit like yourself bought all these super duper tools that look good but end up somewhere in the back of the van, would you recommend the kneeless
     
  5. Danmaidstone

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    Hi yes I would recommend it if your anywhere near Kent come try it out
     
  6. bluebro

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    I'm In Ireland so that's a no go, it looks good on YouTube but I was wanting a second opinion as it's a lot of dosh at this time of year to hand out.
     
  7. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Don't kneeless stretchers only work on wood subfloor ???
     
  8. hobbit

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    Hi I thought I was the only one from the aul sod. Where abouts are you?
     
  9. Danmaidstone

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    I've used it successfully on concrete
     
  10. Danmaidstone

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    Yeah I know what you mean, have you seen the YouTube video entitled "carpet fitting with a kneeless :)" this one gives a better idea on how to use it.

    Maybe send him some questions? Get some more feedback
     
  11. Trimmer

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    I like the idea but I dislike the non adjustable pins at the back.
    Surely you risk dust marks from the pins piercing the backing and the top of the underlay.
    Would it rip the underlay?
     
  12. Danmaidstone

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    Your stretching the carpet not the underlay. Piercing through with pins will not allow dust through as the underlay just reforms when removed. Trick is to get the front pins only through the carpet to get the best stretch. Takes a little practise. Im still no expert but I do love it
     

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