LIGHT DUTY STRETCHER BAR 42"

LIGHT DUTY STRETCHER BAR – 42" BY JACK RICHESON

SOLD AS: 1 Bar

Lightweight build—serious size 🎨✨
The Jack Richeson 42" Light Duty Stretcher Bar is a professional-quality support designed for artists who want a lighter profile without sacrificing performance. Made in the USA from kiln-dried, finger-jointed white pine, it offers excellent straightness and stability for larger canvas builds—when properly supported.

SPECIFICATIONS
• Length: 42" 📏
• Profile: 1-1/2" Wide × 13/16" Deep
• Material: Kiln-dried, finger-jointed white pine 🌲
• Construction: Knot-free design for improved stability
• Fit: Undersized by approx. 1/8" for standard frame compatibility
• Keying System: Compatible with BEST Keys
• Made in the USA 🇺🇸

KEY FEATURES
✨ Lightweight profile for easier handling and assembly
✨ Finger-jointed wood resists warping and twisting
✨ Beaded edge lifts canvas 1/2" off the bar—no ghost lines 🙌
✨ Smooth surface for even, consistent stretching
✨ Designed for clean, professional results

COMPATIBLE ACCESSORIES (SOLD SEPARATELY)
👉 Cross Braces – REQUIRED for 42" length to prevent bowing
👉 BEST Keys – for tightening and maintaining canvas tension
👉 Hardboard Corners – optional for keeping corners square and true

IDEAL FOR
🎨 Medium to larger canvas builds (with proper support)
🖌️ Students and artists working at scale
🖼️ Framing-friendly projects
🛠️ Studio work where lighter weight is preferred

WHY ARTISTS LOVE IT
It gives you flexibility 🤌 You get the ease of a lighter bar, but the ability to work at a larger size—as long as you build it correctly.

FINAL NOTE
Lightweight but not to be underestimated 🎨✨—add a cross brace and you’ve got a solid, reliable frame ready for larger work.