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Jack Richeson BEST Pro Cross Brace 35 "
Starting At: 3.98
Wooden Cross Braces for the professional! Since a painting may hang on the wall for many years, sometimes causing the lumber to bow; it is important to protect your stretcher frame with the addition of a cross brace. Many artists require extra strength and stability in their stretcher bars and… Wooden Cross Braces for the professional! Since a painting may hang on the wall for many years, sometimes causing the lumber to bow; it is important to protect your stretcher frame with the addition of a cross brace. Many artists require extra strength and stability in their stretcher bars and that's why BEST Artist Products manufactures professional quality aluminum cross braces. Key Features: * Provide extra strength and stability * Work with BEST Aluminum Pro-Bars * Select sizes available in 1" increments from 8" to 174" * High quality cross braces * BEST recommends cross braces for any length exceeding 36″ * Use BEST Cross Brace Brackets (item #V06976) to attach your brace to your frame Basic Cross Brace Layout Plan: * Stretcher Bar Cross Brace Layout > * Drop Ship Notching for Cross Braces *If you order cross braces, you will receive an email from our drop ship specialist inquiring about if you require notching and your notching directions. Each notch has a fee of $2.10. Select sizes available in 1" increments from 8" to 174". For custom orders, including fractional sizes, call our Order Dept. 800-827-8478 ext. 218. Sizes larger than 144" would be considered a custom order and would incur an additional cost Select drop ship items requiring a Truck Shipment: Items marked below with a "Truck Icon" are oversized and will incur a $150 Drop Ship Fee added at checkout. NOTE - You can order as much as you want as you will incur a 1x oversize fee regardless of order amount on the "truck shipped" items. BEST Stretcher Bars are sent directly from the manufacturer. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for delivery of these items. In the event you need your order rushed, please call 800-827-8478 ext. 218. While we cannot promise earlier fulfillment we will do our best to accommodate. Please check your order immediately upon receiving it! If the bars that you receive are damaged or defective, please email [email protected] within one week of delivery to request replacement bars. See More -
BEST Light-duty Stretcher Bar 35"
Starting At: 1.65
…½" (except light weight) from the stretcher bar to ensure that there will be no "ghost" impressions on the canvas. The rounded back edge reduces surface friction and allows for a smoother, tighter draw on the canvas for a more even painting surface. All feature a slotted back for easy installation… Great for small paintings! The BEST Light-duty Stretcher Bar is made from white pine. There is a greater supply of pine in the thinner and shorter length, so we use high-quality white pine for these bars. The lightweight bars are extremely useful in small paintings. Note - The lightweight bars are not for use on large paintings. These bars can save you money and make framing easier; perfect for beginners, college students, and small works of art. All of BEST's Stretcher Bars are designed so that the canvas is always a full ½" (except light weight) from the stretcher bar to ensure that there will be no "ghost" impressions on the canvas. The rounded back edge reduces surface friction and allows for a smoother, tighter draw on the canvas for a more even painting surface. All feature a slotted back for easy installation of cross braces. Bars are made of pure kiln-dried white pine. Measures 13⁄16" deep × 1 ½" wide All Stretcher Bars are undersized by ⅛" to allow for fitting in a standard stock frame. If you require exact dimensions, this will be considered a custom order. Please call our Order Department 800-827-8478 ext. 218. Key Features: * Made of kiln-dried white pine * Perfect for small paintings * Select sizes available in 1" increments from 8" to 60" * No "ghost" impressions on the canvas * Rounded back edges * A smoother, tighter draw on the canvas * Even painting surface * Measures 13⁄16" deep × 1 ½" wide, with a 5⁄16" lip (See line drawing in images) Basic Cross Brace Layout Plan: * Stretcher Bar Cross Brace Layout > Please note: A minimum purchase of 96 assorted bars is required. Cross Brace Recommendations: See the Stretcher Bar Cross Brace Layout to determine appropriate cross bracing for the frame you wish to build. Please note – Cross Bracing may require “Notching.” Notching is an additional fee. If Notching is required, the order is “Custom”. Please call 800-827-8478 ext. 218. Select sizes available in 1" increments from 8" to 60". For custom orders, including fractional sizes, call our Order Dept. 800-827-8478 ext. 218 Wood Stretcher Keys are not automatically shipped with Stretcher Bar orders. You must order from the list below. BEST Stretcher Bars are sent directly from the manufacturer. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for delivery of these items. In the event you need your order rushed, please call 800-827-8478 ext. 218. While we cannot promise earlier fulfillment we will do our best to accommodate. Please check your order immediately upon receiving it! If the bars that you receive are damaged or defective, please email [email protected] within one week of delivery to request replacement bars. See More -
Winsor & Newton Sketching Spiral Pad 50 lb (50-Sheets) 5.5x8.5Save Up to41%Off listWhite Portable Sketch Pads Ideal For Quick Studies On-The-Go! Winsor & Newtons Sketching Pads are great for perfecting your artistic skills and are portable enough for quick studies in the studio or on the go. Each spiral-bound pad contains fifty sheets of 50lb medium grain extra white paper. The slightly textured cartridge paper is ideal for graphite, colored pencil, pastel, and charcoal. Winsor & Newton has internally and externally sized each paper sheet to ensure long-term stability for repeated working and erasing. The pads open perfectly flat and include easy-to-remove micro-perforated sheets that can be used on both sides. Key Features: * 50lb, 110gsm Cartridge paper * Extra white color * Medium grain texture * Acid-free, archival quality paper * Internally and externally sized to prevent yellowing * Easy-to-remove micro-perforated sheets * Spiral-bound pad lays flat * FSC-certified and sourced from responsibly managed forests * Perfect For: * Graphite, colored pencil, pastel, and charcoal * All dry techniques * Keeping a sketch diary * Quick studies in-studio or on-the-go * Colored pencil techniques * Line and value graduation See More
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New York Central Colossus Varnish Brush, Angular Size 35Save Up to63%Off listStiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils The ultimate brush for laying down large areas of color The Colossus Varnish Brushes are the best varnish brushes on the market that can do so much more! You can cover a larger area because the brush features an internal fluid reservoir that holds paint or varnish… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils The ultimate brush for laying down large areas of color The Colossus Varnish Brushes are the best varnish brushes on the market that can do so much more! You can cover a larger area because the brush features an internal fluid reservoir that holds paint or varnish in addition to the brush tips, which retain a considerable amount of fluid. Besides, these brushes are triple-thick, making them the ultimate brush for laying down large areas of paint, either thin ink or heavy impasto, as well as varnishes and gels of all sorts. Very fine 0.15mm PBT tapered filament allows for the most versatile use from varnishing to impasto painting to large scale lettering. The fine synthetic bristles do not leave any traces or marks when varnishing, creating a seamlessly smooth finish. The hair is purposely set at an angle allowing the user to hold the brush at a comfortable 45˚ angle. The high-quality filament, stainless steel ferrules, solid beech wood, and skilled craftsmanship contribute to a long brush life and are ultimately a great value! Key Features: * High-quality 0.15mm PBT tapered filament * Stainless steel ferrule * Solid beech wood handle * Brush tips retain a lot of paint * Handmade by skilled artisans in Germany * Huge paint reservoir within the brush * Excellent shape retention * Comfortable to hold at 45˚ angle * Perfect For: * Varnishing * Oil and acrylic paint of any viscosity * Fluid acrylic to heavy body * Thin ink or watercolor * Oversized calligraphy or lettering * Covering large areas * Heavy impasto techniques See More
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Winsor & Newton Sketchbook 50 lb Hardbound 5.5x8.5 Pad 80-SheetsSave Up to41%Off listWhite Ideal For drawing in-studio or on-the-go Winsor & Newton Sketchbooks are great for keeping a sketch diary and are portable enough for drawing on the go. These high-quality sketchbooks come in hardbound and spiral-bound styles with classic leather-like covers. Each sketchbook contains eighty sheets of 50lb medium grain extra white paper. The slightly grained cartridge paper is ideal for pencil, ink, and light watercolor washes. Winsor & Newton spiral-bound sketchbooks lay open flat and include easy-to-remove micro-perforated sheets. Key Features: * 50lb, 110gsm Cartridge paper * Extra white color * Slightly grained texture * Acid-free quality paper * Easy-to-remove micro-perforated sheets * Black hard "leather-like" cover * Hardbound or spiral-bound * Spiral-bound lays open flat Perfect For: * Graphite, colored pencil, and charcoal * Ink and light watercolor washes * All dry techniques * Keeping a sketch diary * Quick studies on-the-go * Colored pencil techniques * Line and value graduation See More
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Strathmore Mixed Media 300 Series Spiral Bound Pad (117 lb., 40 Sheets Vellum) 5.5"x8.5"Save Up to40%Off list…Papers For Multiple Media! Strathmore has crafted a line of papers perfect for the demands of mixed-media applications that blend wet and dry media with collage elements! The spiral-bound 300 Series is great for sketches and quick studies. The tape-bound 400 Series pads are excellent for… High-Performance Papers For Multiple Media! Strathmore has crafted a line of papers perfect for the demands of mixed-media applications that blend wet and dry media with collage elements! The spiral-bound 300 Series is great for sketches and quick studies. The tape-bound 400 Series pads are excellent for illustrations or completed artwork. The 300 Series and 400 Series Mixed Media pads feature artist-grade papers that combine the characteristics of a watercolor paper with the finish of a drawing paper. Both series are ideal for works in graphite, colored pencil, charcoal, pastel, watercolor, marker, pen and ink, gouache, acrylic, collage, and almost any art media combination! Key Features:* Micro-perforated sheets* Made in the USA!* Acid-free white vellum* Medium texture surface* Travel or Plein air work Perfect For:* Creating unique, dramatic effects* Watercolor, marker, pen & inks* Gouache, acrylic, collage* Charcoal and colored pencils* Soft and oil pastels 300 Series Mixed Media Pads: These spiral-bound pads feature 40 sheets of medium weight 117 lb. (190gsm) true-size, micro-perforated sheets. Available in 3 popular sizes, this acid-free medium weight paper is great for sketches and practice pieces in both wet and dry media. For mixed media sketches, the practice of techniques and quick studies. Weight: 117 lb. 190 gsm Surface: Vellum 400 Series Mixed Media Pads: High-quality artists' paper in tape-bound pads of 15 sheets of heavyweight 184 lb. (300gsm) paper perfect for finished art. Acid-free, glue bound pads have flip-over covers and combine the characteristics of watercolor paper with the finish of a drawing sheet, creating the ultimate paper for combined mediums. For studies or finished art. Heavyweight paper. Weight: 184 lb. 300 gsm Surface: Vellum See More
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Reflexions Hardbound Sketchbooks 5-1/2" x 8 -1/2"Save Up to77%Off list…access works in progress. Each book has 80 sheets (160 pages) of acid-free paper. For general sketching the 8.5 x 11" size is the most popular. Key Features:* Expertly hard bound journals* Premium acid-free light cream colored paper* 110 gram (70 lb) weight* 80 sheets (160 pages)* Fine even surface… Expertly bound journals with premium acid-free light cream colored paper Reflexions Hardbound Sketch Books are expertly bound journals with premium acid-free 110 gram (70 lb) weight light cream colored paper. The fine even surface texture will take all sorts of media including: pen and ink, colored pencil, drawing chalks, pastels, graphite and other dry media, even light washes. They feature a black embossed leatherette exterior. Other features include an elastic pen, pencil or marker loop, an exterior elastic band to keep book sealed when not in use and a page keeper ribbon to quickly access works in progress. Each book has 80 sheets (160 pages) of acid-free paper. For general sketching the 8.5 x 11" size is the most popular. Key Features:* Expertly hard bound journals* Premium acid-free light cream colored paper* 110 gram (70 lb) weight* 80 sheets (160 pages)* Fine even surface texture* Black embossed leatherette exterior* Elastic pen, pencil or marker loop* Exterior elastic band to keep book sealed when not in use* A page keeper ribbon to quickly access works in progress Key Features:* All sorts of media* Pen and ink* Colored pencil* Drawing chalks* Pastels* Graphite and other dry media* Even light washes* Lightweight and portable* Travel or plein air work Reflexions Hardbound Sketch Book Set (Item#: 76038B)- Contains an 8.5x11" Bound Sketch Book, Raffine Graphite Pencil 6 Degree Set and a Kum 2-Hole Magnesium Sharpener. See More
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Strathmore 400 Series Sketch Pad 5-1/2" x 8 -1/2" (100 Sheets Fine Tooth)Save Up to56%Off list…of the most versatile sheets Strathmore offers, this cream colored drawing paper is ideal for sketching and most finished work. 400 Series Drawing Pads - Now acid-free and perforated for easy removal! On this non-rag paper, you can use crayon, pencil, pen and ink, charcoal, washes, paints, markers… Strathmore 400 Series Drawing & Sketch Pads One of the most versatile sheets Strathmore offers, this cream colored drawing paper is ideal for sketching and most finished work. 400 Series Drawing Pads - Now acid-free and perforated for easy removal! On this non-rag paper, you can use crayon, pencil, pen and ink, charcoal, washes, paints, markers and more! 80 lb., spiral bound paper has 24 sheets per pad. 400 Series Sketch Pads - A general purpose sketch paper for classroom, experimentation, or perfecting technique with pen, pencil and a variety of other media. Rugged spiral wire binding makes it ideal for field use, and pages are perforated for easy removal. 60 lb paper. Media Applications: Smooth 80 lb - graphite pencil, colored pencil, pen & ink, marker Medium 80 lb - graphite pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, sketching stick, pen & ink, marker, soft pastel, mixed media, oil pastel Weight: Smooth: 80 lb. 130 g/m2 Medium: 80 lb. 130 g/m2 Pad Features: Wire Bound sheets are micro-perfortated and are Actual Size when removed at the micro-perforation. 400 Series Heavyweight Drawing Pads - 100 lb., cream-colored paper is ideal for finished artworks and heavier sketch media, allowing for repeated erasing and reworking. Use with charcoal, pencil, colored pencil, sketch sticks, and more! Heavyweight Drawing Pads feature slightly more texture than the regular 400 Drawing Pads. Acid-free perforated sheets are actual size when removed. 24 sheets per pad. Weight: 100 lb. (24” x 36” x 500 sheets) 163 g/m2 Surface: Medium. All of our Heavyweight Drawing products feature a medium surface with slightly more texture than our 80 lb. 400 Series Drawing pads. Surface is durable enough to stand up to repeated erasing and reworking. 400 Series Recycled Drawing Paper - This 80 lb., bright white paper is suitable for all dry media, pen and ink, and light washes. Contains over 50% recycled materials, and perforated for easy removal. Acid-free, heavy weight, durable, medium surface. Weight: 80 lb. 130 g/m2 Surface: Medium Media Applications: Graphite pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, sketching stick, pen & ink, marker, soft pastel, mixed media, and oil pastel. Pad Features: Wire Bound sheets are micro-perforated and are Actual Size when removed at the micro-perforation. 400 Series Recycled Sketch Paper - Our most popular sketch pad! This 60 lb., general purpose sketch paper is great for experimentation and perfecting techniques. Contains 30% Post-Consumer Waste Fiber. Acid-free, medium weight, lightly textured. Weight: 60 lb. (25" x 38" x 500 sheets) 89 g/m2 Surface: Fine Tooth Media Applications: Graphite pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, sketching stick, soft pastel, oil pastel See More
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Reflexions Double Spiral Field Sketchbooks 5-1/2" x 8 -1/2" 70 lb (80 Sheets)Save Up to77%Off list…durable embossed black covers* Double wire spiral bound construction* Lies flat when opened for table use* 80 sheets of light cream, 70lb. paper* Micro perforated sheets for easy removal Perfect For:* Field and travel sketching* Classrooms and Workshops* Art Journaling* Use with all pencils,… The perfect field and travel sketchbook! These handy field sketch books feature a super sturdy black double wire spiral binding with heavy black embossed front and back cover. Each sketchbook has 80 sheets of premium acid-free, 110 gram (70 lb.) weight, light cream colored paper with a fine even surface texture. This style of sketchbook is great for field use since you can flip over the used sheets and use the covers as a stiff backing support. The 5.5x8.5", 7x10" and 8.5x11" sizes are very popular. Key Features: * Hard and durable embossed black covers* Double wire spiral bound construction* Lies flat when opened for table use* 80 sheets of light cream, 70lb. paper* Micro perforated sheets for easy removal Perfect For:* Field and travel sketching* Classrooms and Workshops* Art Journaling* Use with all pencils, technical pens, charcoal, and more! These hardy, embossed black hard cover field sketchbooks feature a super sturdy, black double wire spiral binding. Each sketchbook has 80 sheets of light cream colored, acid-free, 70 lb.(110 gsm) paper with a fine, even surface texture. This style of sketchbook is ideal for field use due to the hard, stiff backing support of the covers. Perfect for classes or quick sketches and studies in graphite, colored pencil, Conté crayon, technical pens, and more! Offered in the popular sizes of 5.5x8.5", 7x10" and 8.5x11". Reflexions Wire Bound Sketch Book Set- * Contains a 8.5x11" * Double-Wire Spiral Bound Sketch Book * Jumbo Jet Black Pencil and a 2.5x3.5" SoHo Painting Boards ATC Pack of 5. See More
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Da Vinci Maestro 2 Series 7823 Bristle sz. 35 Giant FitchSave Up to30%Off list…Handles* Seamless ferrules* Superior paint carrying capacity* Made in Germany Perfect For:* Oil and acrylic paint* Traditional or water-soluble oils* Students, amateurs, professionals* Glazing to heavy impasto techniques* Fine control with heavy acrylics* Moving paint with ease on the canvas Double-boiled Hog bristles have a long lifespan! da Vinci Maestro 2 Hog Bristle Brushes are specially assembled to not only look beautiful but perform to the highest standards. Each brush is handmade in Germany using only the finest hog bristle, interlocked for shape retention and flagged for superior paint holding capacity. Stiffer, thicker hairs have been removed to ensure more reliable flags at the bristle tip. Painstakingly constructed to guarantee durability, color absorption, and elasticity, these brushes are excellent for impasto oil painting techniques as well as a variety of acrylic methods. Key Features:* Double-boiled hog bristle* Interlocked for shape retention* Flags at the bristle tip* Long Hardwood Handles* Seamless ferrules* Superior paint carrying capacity* Made in Germany Perfect For:* Oil and acrylic paint* Traditional or water-soluble oils* Students, amateurs, professionals* Glazing to heavy impasto techniques* Fine control with heavy acrylics* Moving paint with ease on the canvas See More
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Da Vinci Top Acryl Synthetic Brush - Round, Size 35 Long Handle, 7785Save Up to30%Off list…shape over time. da Vinci bristles are extra stiff and have a precise snap that is excellent for use with heavy-bodied acrylics and thick applications of oil paint. You can use Top Acryl Synthetic Brushes on outdoor mural surfaces or fine-art canvases. Key Features: * 5 diameters synthetic filament… The Ultimate In Synthetic Brushes! da Vinci Top Acryl Synthetic Brushes are made of five different diameters of synthetic fiber that mimic the qualities of natural Chungking bristles. Each brush can hold an enormous amount of paint because the resistant synthetic fibers of various widths and lengths, guarantee a high degree of absorbency as well as high elasticity. The unique interlocking heat treatment that shapes da Vinci Top Acryl brushes prevents the brush from losing its shape over time. da Vinci bristles are extra stiff and have a precise snap that is excellent for use with heavy-bodied acrylics and thick applications of oil paint. You can use Top Acryl Synthetic Brushes on outdoor mural surfaces or fine-art canvases. Key Features: * 5 diameters synthetic filament hair * Characteristics of natural hair * Long handles * Glazing to heavy impasto techniques * Crisp brush edges & fine points * Holds a large amount of paint * Vegan-friendly brushes Perfect For: * Acrylic paint * Traditional or water-soluble oils * Students, amateurs, professionals * Fine control with heavy acrylics * Move paint with ease on the canvas * Quality and longevity * Impasto painting * Mural painters See More
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Creative Mark 35" Solid Pine Wood Stretcher Strips (Pack of 40)Save Up to64%Off list…painting feel. Sold in pairs of 2 stretcher strips (bars), which are shrink-wrapped for shipping, to seal out moisture. The ends measure 1-5/8" wide by 3/4" deep. These stretcher strips are the perfect solution for custom sized canvases! Key Features: * Crafted from solid pine wood! * Each strip is… Solid Pine Wood, Reliable Strength & Easy To Assemble! 3/4" deep by 1-5/8" Wide Creative Mark Stretcher Strips are made of solid, high-quality, kiln-dried, pine wood - Not particle board! These strips feature the traditional slotted and rounded corners, which offer easy assembly by interlocking two strips to form a canvas corner. With their carefully applied precision cut, they are smoothly sanded and finished. They also feature a uniform beaded edge, so the canvas is slightly offset, to provide a good painting feel. Sold in pairs of 2 stretcher strips (bars), which are shrink-wrapped for shipping, to seal out moisture. The ends measure 1-5/8" wide by 3/4" deep. These stretcher strips are the perfect solution for custom sized canvases! Key Features: * Crafted from solid pine wood! * Each strip is sanded to a smooth, professional finish * Slotted and rounded corners * Straightforward assembly * Sold in pairs * Also: Pack of 100 (50 pairs) and Pack of 40 (20 pairs) * Ends measure 1-5/8 x 3/4" Perfect For: * Stretching professional canvases * Creating custom sized canvases * Discerning artists * Students, teachers, classrooms, and studios! Artist Review and Testimonial These stretcher strips are more than adequate for my needs. Creative Mark strips are easy to join. Later we stretched a number of artworks. All standards of a professional presentation were met. If you're looking for quality as well as price be sure to order them in the convenient packages of two! See More
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BEST Artists' Stretcher Bar Medium Duty 35"
Starting At: 2.96
…bar to ensure that there will be no "ghost" impressions on the canvas. The rounded back edge reduces surface friction and allows for a smoother, tighter draw on the canvas for a more even painting surface. All feature a slotted back for easy installation of cross braces. Bars are made of pure… Great for small paintings! The BEST Medium-duty Stretcher Bar is made from white pine. There is a greater supply of pine in the thinner and shorter length, so we use high-quality white pine for these bars. The lightweight bars are extremely useful in small paintings. These bars can save you money and make framing easier; perfect for beginners, college students, and small works of art. All of BEST's Stretcher Bars are designed so that the canvas is always a full ½" (except lightweight) from the stretcher bar to ensure that there will be no "ghost" impressions on the canvas. The rounded back edge reduces surface friction and allows for a smoother, tighter draw on the canvas for a more even painting surface. All feature a slotted back for easy installation of cross braces. Bars are made of pure kiln-dried white pine. Measure 1 ¼" deep × 1 ½" wide. (See line drawing in images) All Stretcher Bars are undersized by ⅛" to allow for fitting in a standard stock frame. If you require exact dimensions, this will be considered a custom order. Please call our Order Department 800-827-8478 ext. 218. Key Features: * Made of kiln-dried white pine * Perfect for small paintings * Select sizes available in 1" increments from 8" to 72" * No "ghost" impressions on the canvas * Rounded back edges * A smoother, tighter draw on the canvas * Even painting surface* Measures 1 ¼" deep × 1 ½" wide. (See line drawing in images) Basic Cross Brace Layout Plan: * Stretcher Bar Cross Brace Layout > * Click Here-> BEST Medium-duty Cross Braces Cross Brace Recommendations: See the Stretcher Bar Cross Brace Layout to determine appropriate cross bracing for the frame you wish to build. Please note – Cross Bracing may require “Notching”. Notching is an additional Fee. If notching is required, the order is “Custom.” Please call 800-827-8478 ext. 218. To order cross braces – please click on the link to Best Medium-duty Cross Brace. Select sizes available in 1" increments from 8" to 72". For custom orders, including fractional sizes, call our Order Dept. 800-827-8478 ext. 218 Wood Stretcher Keys are not automatically shipped with Stretcher Bar orders. You must order from the list below. BEST Stretcher Bars are sent directly from the manufacturer. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for delivery of these items. In the event you need your order rushed, please call 800-827-8478 ext. 218. While we cannot promise earlier fulfillment, we will do our best to accommodate. Please check your order immediately upon receiving it! If the bars that you receive are damaged or defective, please email [email protected] within one week of delivery to request replacement bars. See More
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