Typically I carefully read and heed other reviewers advice. Somehow, I did not on this. Until you use it, quality seems fine. The wood seems sturdy and has a pleasant cedar smell. However, even with gentle use, it broke first time as the important internal tightening screw is cheap plastic.  This product is designed to stretch leather. It should be sturdy and able to withstand the force needed to do this.  This product is an excellent example of the fraud being perpetrated on the buying public by Chinese manufacturers AND the domestic sellers of their products.