CRL Fletcher Push Mate Point Setting Tool

This is a really great, handy tool to keep around the house for framing purposes. A couple months ago I had a picture frame with one of those velvet backs that had those swivel clips that were supposed to somehow dig themselves into the wood of the frame to hold the picture in place. They didn't do their job at all and in no way held my artwork in place inside the frame. I did not want to replace the entire frame since it matched my artwork so perfectly, so I searched for a simple solution to my dilemma. I decided to try this tool and the accompanying push points to see if they would be an easy and cheap alternative to trying to find a new perfectly color coordinated frame. I am so happy I tried! They worked wonderfully, and in less than a minute I had my framed work nicely secured and hanging on my wall. Looks beautiful and has held up very well ever since :)Make note that the item title doesn't mention this (although the photo does show), but this DOES include a fair amount of Push Mate points with it inside a nice little clear plastic bottle. I was happy to discover the included points with this purchase, even though I had purchased points separately as well since I did not realize they were also included.

I never did framing before I bought a reclaimed wood frame and some antiqued mirror glass. Tool works great especially with the included push points. The raised tabs on both the tool and point engage perfectly and allow you to drive the point into the wood straight and with minimal effort. The rubber grip feels secure in my hand. The quality of the chrome (no flakes) and the heft of the indicate to me that this tool will last for a while.

I looked at the details and reviews and there is confusion if the points are included. Bummer as I ended up wasting money to buy points I didn't need. The product description NEEDS updated to be very clear and also updated if they are having companies sell with out the points. This really ends up being a frustration point for both the buyer and all else involved

This is one of those things where there just isn't a good reason not to have one on hand - just in case. I doubt most people do a lot of framing, but you end pretty helpless if you decide one random day to buy so much as a poster frame and don't have some way to deal with the points.This is cheap and deals with that helpless situation of not having a point driver. Another nice thing is there are no moving or complicated parts to break. I didn't want to pay significantly more for a cheap point driver that would end up breaking whenever I happened to need it, and there was no rational reason for me to drop $200 on a good one. I doubt it's going to be someone's go to tool if they do lots of framing, because it does take more effort to use, but even then it could be something reliable to have around if your fancy point driver breaks and you don't have a spare at the ready.For me it made it quick and easy to get the little job I had done, and now it's just hanging out with some other tools in case the day comes again that I need it.

Worked nice for restoring some old weathered windows.GP

It got the job done. Needed something to secure the backing on a large picture after cheap prongs broke off. It was inexpensive and arrived quickly. It took a lot more muscle to put in the flimsy metal pieces than it should’ve, but a good product for the money.

Was exactly as pictured and was easy to work with

This tool sets glazing points that are used to hold glass in a wooden window sash. If you're fixing up or reglazing more than just a window or two, this is definitely worth having. It works well with the common toothed type of points, as well as the traditional triangular style. The shape and design of the tool allow the points to be driven in perfectly parallel to the glass without any downward force on the glass, like when a putty knife is used. I've restored most of the 100 year old wooden windows in my house over the past few years, and I've driven probably a hundred glazing points with this tool safely. If you've ever used a putty knife or glazing tool, you know how easy it is to crack the glass doing this.