I purchased this item after doing some research and after owning a very cheap version. I thought with all metal/wood parts that this stretcher would hold up. Wrong. The rear hinge plate, instead of bending, cracked in half. I couldn't believe it. How much do we need to spend to get quality products nowadays? I am trying to return mine now.
I give this two stars instead of one because this stretcher is well built other than the brittle metal hinge plate. Maybe my experience was just a fluke.