HEAVY DUTY STRETCHER BAR 12"

HEAVY DUTY STRETCHER BAR – 12" BY JACK RICHESON

SOLD AS: 1 Bar

Compact size. Serious strength 🎨💪
The Jack Richeson 12" Heavy Duty Stretcher Bar delivers professional-grade stability in a smaller format, making it perfect for tighter compositions and smaller-scale works that still demand a strong, reliable frame. Made in the USA from kiln-dried, finger-jointed pine, it offers superior straightness and durability compared to traditional solid wood bars. 

SPECIFICATIONS
• Length: 12" 📏
• Profile: 1-1/2" Thick × 2" Wide
• Material: Kiln-dried, finger-jointed pine 🌲
• Construction: Knot-free design for strength and stability
• Fit: Undersized by approx. 1/8" for standard frame compatibility 
• Keying System: Pre-cut slots for BEST Keys
• Made in the USA 🇺🇸

KEY FEATURES
✨ Heavy-duty profile—even at smaller sizes 💪
✨ Finger-jointed wood stays straighter and stronger than solid wood 
✨ Beaded edge lifts canvas 1/2" off the bar—no ghost lines 🙌
✨ Ideal for tight, clean canvas stretching
✨ Built to last through repeated use and adjustments

COMPATIBLE ACCESSORIES (SOLD SEPARATELY)
👉 BEST Keys – for tightening and maintaining canvas tension
👉 Hardboard Corners – optional for keeping corners square and true

(Good news: at 12", you can skip cross braces—no drama here 😌)

IDEAL FOR
🎨 Small paintings & studies
🖌️ Oil & acrylic work
🖼️ Gallery-wrapped mini canvases
🛠️ Artists who want pro quality at any size

WHY ARTISTS LOVE IT
It’s small but dependable 🤌 You still get that heavy-duty rigidity and clean stretch—just in a size that’s easy to manage and super versatile.

FINAL NOTE
Strong, compact, and built like a pro tool 🎨✨—proof that even small canvases deserve a solid foundation.