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What you need to know
when ordering custom BEST stretcher bars
What is a “Custom” Order?
A custom order is any stretcher bar order requiring these item numbers:
1. SPE (Special) : Any stretcher bars/cross braces not listed in the JRC Price List
(Example: 59-3/8" x 62" exact)
2. #894500 (Bar Cut Charge) per bar for SPE.
3. #894501 (Bar Notch Charge) per bar. Notching of cross braces where braces intersect.
4. SK (Splice Kit) : Allows two aluminum bars to be joined together for longer-than-
stock length and ease of shipping long lengths. 1 Kit required per splice.
5. SKBR (Lap Joint) : Allows cross braces to be joined for long lengths and shipping ease.
6. SET (Set Up) : Predrilling holes, assembly instructions & cross brace bracket mounting.
NOTE: All Custom Bar Orders must have a sketch attached to show cross braces.
Manufacturer will determine placement of splicing and lap-joint; however, it must be noted
on the order. Layouts that include splices or lap-joints must have an even number of cross
braces. Refer to page 12. Questions? Contact our sales team for help on placing an order.
BEST art products have
Stamp: No background Stamp
••
#895005 L/M Wood Keys & #895004 HD Wood Keys – Wood Keys can be used to expand the
corner assembly to correct a sagging canvas. 8 pack at no charge. Please specify if desired. @jrcBESTbars
•• #890048 BEST Corner Keys – Simplifies tightening of canvas both at the time of stretching
or later as a result of aging and seasonal variations in humidity and temperature.
•• #895007-04 12" Hardboard Corners & #895008-04 8" Hardboard Corners – Ensure the frame Stamp: Colored Stamp
Cross Braces
Each time you have a cross brace you will need a Cross Brace Bracket Pack. 2/pack
•• Order 1 – #895015 Cross Brace Bracket per cross brace as a No Charge Item.
•• #894501 Bar Notch Charge: Any time cross braces intersect, there are 2 bar notch charges.
•• Use the same length cross brace as the stretcher bar. We make the allowance in length.
•• SKBR Lap Joint is needed if length exceeds 144" or shipping concern. Shipping Tip: UPS can handle
•• Please specify notching and include drawing. See page 12 for helpful Cross Brace layout. up to 96" lengths (8 feet).
Lengths 97" and longer may
NOTE: All BEST Stretcher Bar are cut 1/8" shorter than the measurement listed for require truck shipment.
industry standards. This is to ensure that the assembled frame with canvas will fit into
a picture frame. If exact measurements are required, please call 800.233.2404.
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Displays & Custom Bars
BEST Stretcher Bar Displays
Why BEST bars? •• Perfect for stores and galleries with limited space
•• Place two displays back to back and offer
your customers more options
Jack Richeson & Co. offers the finest stretcher bars. We are dedicated •• Bars are held firmly in place in specially
to ensuring you receive a consistent, quality product that is always in designed egg crate openings
stock with on-time shipments and superior customer service.
Museum-quality bars: #890992 Empty Gallery Wrap Rack
•• Made from only the finest raw materials #890993 Light-Duty Rolling Bar Assortment
•• Bars must be free from knots and completely straight #890994 Medium-Duty Rolling Bar Assortment
•• All bars are designed so that the canvas is a full ½" from the bar #890995 Heavy-Duty Rolling Bar Assortment
Custom Bars
•• Order stretcher bars in fractional inches.
Example of custom size: 56-1/2" exact by 72-1/2" exact
•• Allow 3 working days in factory on custom orders
of 1 - 5 frames.
•• Allow 5 working days in factory on 6 frames and up.
•• Jack Richeson & Co., Inc. recommends a cross brace
every 36". See guide on back page.
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Designs with overlapping cross braces require notching Please request a BEST easel and
of the bars at each intersection. A notching charge applies furniture catalog to see our full line
to each groove cut – Item #894501. Contact the JRC sales
department for a quote at 920.738.0744.
of BEST easels and taborets.
All BEST products are U.S.A.–Made.
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1⅜"
Wood
1⅜"
Aluminum
1" Wood Aluminum 1"
Aluminum 1"
1⅞" 2⅝"
2¼"
Cross-section of Aluminum Gallery Wrap. Cross-section of Aluminum Pro. Cross-section of Aluminum HD.
#896000 Aluminum Gallery Wrap #893500 Aluminum Pro Linear Stock #884190 Aluminum HD Linear Stock
Linear Stock 8’, 10’, 12’ Lengths 8’, 10’, 12’ Lengths
8’, 10’, 12’ Lengths
½" of expansion. Many companies will use this method of mitering the ends and
v-nailing or gluing the frame together as it is more cost effective. The draw-
back is that, should the canvas slacken due to environmental conditions, the
canvas will have to be removed and re-stretched with the potential of damag-
ing the canvas.
2"
Cross-section of Heavy Duty Double Profile. A Stretcher Bar frame is constructed for expandable, keyable corners using
#899401 Double Profile Bar Linear Stock wooden keys or BEST Corner Keys. Retensioning is easily done should the
12’ Lengths only canvas become loosely wrinkled. This is the desired method for those working
•• Like two bars in one! with fine art or giclées.
•• Same great quality
•• Same high rounded profile
Heavy-duty Bars (Box of 6) Medium-duty Bars (Box of 12) Light-duty Bars (Box of 12)
Stock sizes available in Stock sizes available in Stock sizes available in
1" increments from 8" - 144" 1" increments from 8" - 72" 1" increments from 8" - 60"
½"
½"
⁵/₁₆"
1¼"
¹³/₁₆"
Cross-section of Medium-
1½"
Cross-section of
Cross-section of Heavy-duty duty Stretcher Bar. Lightweight Stretcher Bar.
Stretcher Bar.
1½"
1½"
2"
See the Jack Richeson & Co. price list for lengths & item numbers
Don't forget
cross braces for
frames over 36"
in length. See
back page for
recommended
layouts.
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BEST Aluminum Bars
Cross-section of Cross-section of Aluminum
Aluminum HD Stretcher
Aluminum Pro-Bar. Heavy Duty Stretcher Bar. Bar (Box of 6)
The BEST Aluminum HD Bar of-
fers strength, stability, long length
1⅜"
1⅜"
Wood Aluminum capability, and a larger stapling
1" Wood Aluminum 1" area. Full 1-3/8" area to staple on
the back. We developed the Alumi-
num HD from our popular Heavy
2⅝" Duty bar and the Aluminum Pro,
1⅞"
hence, the simple name! Keep it
Aluminum Pro Stretcher Bar (Box of 6) simple! Signature rounded profile
allows the canvas to drape over the
Kiln-dried pine is connected to a specially milled ³/32" aluminum bar.
front eliminating “ghosting.”
Paintings will never twist, warp, bend or change due to dryness or humid-
ity. The recycled aluminum stock provides a structural frame of total Assembled with one
strength and stability. The pine outer bar offers a smooth, rounded edge steel corner insert.
and a solid surface for stapling. Pro-Bars can be cut to any length and
assembled with steel corner inserts.
Cross-section
Aluminum Gallery Wrap
1¼"
of Aluminum
Box Quantity waived for Stretcher Bars (Box of 6) Gallery Wrap
Stretcher Bar.
custom/special orders! Aluminum Gallery Wrap
2¼"
Lap Joint
8 - Aluminum Corners
1. 2. 3.
Channels
for corners
Pre-drilled for
Best Keys
1. Insert corners into channels in aluminum 2. Once 3 are assembled, put remaining 3. Attach Best Keys with screws using pre-
bar (2 per corner). At this point assemble corners in the remaining bar. Align cor- drilled holes.
3 of the bars. ners with slots and insert.
4. LAY FRAME FACE DOWN 5. ASSEMBLE CROSS BRACES 6. DRILL CROSS BRACE HOLES
4. Cross braces are recommended for any 5. Attach notched braces in center in the 6. Cross braces are attached to the stretcher
bar 36" or longer. If vertical & horizon- center using a flat-head screw (not in- bar using the Best Cross Brace Bracket.
tal cross braces were ordered, they will cluded). Single cross braces will simply Drill pilot hole in the stretcher bar with
come notched at the intersection for a attach to the bar frame using screws. 3/32" drill bit, attach cross brace bracket
flush fit. Bar notch charge #895015. & cross brace as shown.
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Italian Caravaggio Rolls
See page 10 for a guide on stretching your canvas!
•• Milled in Verese, Italy for over 30 years
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Accessories
Hardboard Corners Professional Canvas Pliers Canvas Pliers
A simple but worthwhile accessory. These Strong! Durable! Lightweight! Great for smaller canvases! These dura-
corners are an exact 90° angle to ensure that This professional canvas pliers ble imported stretching pliers have ser-
frame corners will remain square. The pre- is large with 4 ½" wide jaws with rated jaws for a secure grip to create an
drilled holes make mounting easy. Just screw rubberized inside grip to hold canvas even, uniform stretching over stretcher
one hardboard panel to each of the four cor- firmly without marring it. strips or bars.
ners of the frame. Sold in packs of 4 corners. Number 400302 Number Description
*Screws not included.
400300 Cast Iron Pliers
Number Description 400301 Chrome Finish Pliers
895007-04 8" Corners (small paintings)
895008-04 12" Corners (large paintings)
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Canvas Stretching 101
Helpful Tools
Rubber mallet | Stapler | Scissors | Canvas Pliers | Awl | Screwdriver
Recommended Hardboard Corners, BEST Keys (not included)
1. 2. 3. 4. BASIC CUT
1. Start by stapling the middle of 2. Continue stapling working from 3. Please note, do not staple the 4. Trim the corners of excess
one side of stretcher bar; repeat the center to the corners making canvas to the end of corners canvas to eliminate bumps when
on opposite side, pulling taut. sure the staple spacing is even. because you need enough room you make a corner. Cut the “dog
Do the same for the other sides, to manipulate the canvas for ear” on an angle.
always pulling the canvas taut. tucking the corners. Leave 1”-2”.
5. ALTERNATIVE CUT 6. 7. 8.
5. Alt: cut out a square. 6. Begin your corner by folding 7. Bend the first fold over the top 8. Optional: You can use canvas
the canvas straight along the of the side fold. Make sure corner pliers to get the corner tight
front, fold the side canvas over lines are neat. and flat.
the top.
9.
9. Finish stapling. Wood keys are tapped in the Some companies staple the corners. If you happen to get a canvas back
Following steps are optional. interior corner slots to adjust the that is sagging, you can use our BEST Corner Keys to remedy the problem.
tension of the canvas. Place a dab It’s as easy as a turn of a nut! The Best Corner Key can be used on standard
of wood glue on end to hold in stretcher bars and our exclusive Aluminum Bars. If you staple, underpin,
place. Take care not to damage or glue your corners, this will break the seal to open the corners up to 1/8”.
the canvas. Save time and money by not re-stretching the canvas, use BEST Keys!
144" 132" 120" 108" 96" 84" 72" 60" 48" 36" 24" 12"
12"
24"
36"
48"
60"
72"
84"
96"
108"
120"
132"
144"
Jack Richeson & Co. understands the importance of forest stewardship. We have traveled the
world to ensure that the wood used in manufacturing BEST Stretcher Bars are from well- 800.233.2404 (P)
managed forests. Our supplier of wood is FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) Accredited and 800.233.2545 (F)
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