(stretcher) a mechanical device used to make something larger (as shoes or gloves) by stretching it
(stretcher) a litter for transporting people who are ill or wounded or dead; usually consists of a sheet of canvas stretched between two poles
A framework of two poles with a long piece of canvas slung between them, used for carrying sick, injured, or dead people
A gurney
(stretcher) a wooden framework on which canvas is stretched and fixed for oil painting
A thing that stretches something, in particular
form a carpet-like cover (over)
cover completely, as if with a carpet; "flowers carpeted the meadows"
A large rug, typically an oriental one
rug: floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
A thick or soft expanse or layer of something
A floor or stair covering made from thick woven fabric, typically shaped to fit a particular room
CARPET STRETCHER KIT (Q.E.P./Roberts 10-254)
Power stretcher kit includes: 1 power unit, tail block with wheels, three 3' extension tubes, Quik Loc tube, and a wheeled carrying case. GT power-lok switch handle locks into 17 different stretch/pattern holding positions; unique swivel head for stretching angles or corners, variable pin penetration for different carpet thicknesses, low profile head with sidekicking platform makes it compatible with a knee kicker, new design steel handle on head for better grip and repositioning, standard 18" tail block includes a foam wall protector and wheels for easy repositioning. Stretches up to 23-1/2'. Recommended for rental stores.
78% (13)
canvas
The original work was painted on linen- 4' x 11' approximately. When I moved to Austin to begin the project, I rented an apt. with great light and hard floors- no carpeting. I did not bring any furniture other than my bed. I built a large work table out of saw horses and formica covered wood.
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My fathers stretcher... older than I am. I've modernized it with the addition of the speed pole which uses an idea taken from an automatically adjusting piano stool to easily adjust to the right length.