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| Our stretchers are made of kiln
dried pine and we keep two grades. The standard is 1.75”
wide and these are suitable for frames up to a maximum
of about 3’x4’. Above that, or for a more
robust frame choose the 2.25” bars which are morticed
on sizes above 36” to enable you to add centre bars
for extra strength. Our stock is all Imperial sizes (every
2” from 8” up to 84” more or less) but
we can obtain ANY size to order – approximate delivery
time 10 days. |
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HOW
TO ASSEMBLE A STRETCHER FRAME |
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Lay out the bars and cross pieces making sure that all the faces
with two rounded edges are upwards. These form the side that
the canvas should be stretched across.
Slot the cross bars together and then fit the edge bars using
a mallet if necessary. Do not use any glue. Make sure all the
corner joints are as close as possible and sand off any rough
corners.
Before starting to stretch the canvas ensure that the frame
is squared up by measuring the diagonals. When the angles are
true the diagonals will be of equal length.
Stretch the canvas over the frame and attach with staples or
tacks.
If you decide to use wedges to take up the slack in the tension
of the canvas you will need two at each corner and two for each
crossbar. |
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