I have a bandsaw mill and make my own lumber so having a bander to keep bundles together is essential. It's not the fastest or easiest to use, but that's not its fault. I like the old style banners like I used working at a lumber yard, but you can't find those for as cheap as this one was. The quality of this looks good and should outlast me. I will buy the softer web strapping when this harder stuff is gone.