Mechanical Stretchers
Recommended for
When you need a good, solid painting support that, thanks to the joinery design, will always be square.
Design
Originated in the 1950's by James Lebron.
Materials
Sugar pine or basswood.
Stretcher Bar Profile
Continuous Bevel and L-shaped.
What is a Mechanical Stretcher?
Less expensive than the American Traditional but comparably tried and true, Simon’s take on James Lebron’s enduring invention is a painting support built to remain perfectly square.
Specifications: We have two profiles. Our continuous bevel option is constructed out of sugar pine while our L-shaped profile is produced with basswood in various thicknesses.
Stretcher Bar Profiles
Continuous Bevel
Flat Back
L-Shaped
Tongue & Groove
Biscuit Joint
For thick profiles only.
Features of our Mechanical Stretchers
The Mechanical Stretcher’s adroit design uses Tite-Joint™ fasteners and two aluminum guiding pins for the connecting miter and butt joint.
Extending the fasteners tightens the canvas.
Once the proper tension is achieved, wood shims placed between the hardware and guiding pins hold the tension while the hardware is tightened to stabilize the joint. Mechanical Stretchers are available in both wood and aluminum.
“Tite” makes right.
Continuous Bevel Sizing Chart Information
In addition to the standard sizing options below, we can also accommodate custom requests.
Please inquire.
| Code | Weight | Thickness | Width |
|---|---|---|---|
|
S-McM |
Medium |
1 1/16'' |
2 3/4'' |
|
S-McH |
Heavy |
Up to 1 1/4'' |
3'' |
|
S-McE |
Extra Heavy |
Up to 1 3/8'' |
3 1/2'' |
|
S-McS |
Super Heavy |
Up to 1 3/8'' |
4'' |
|
S-McS |
Super Heavy |
Up to 1 3/8'' |
4 1/2'' |
L-Shape Sizing Chart Information
In addition to the standard sizing options below, we can also accommodate custom requests.
Please inquire.
| Code | Weight | Thickness | Width |
|---|---|---|---|
|
S-MH |
Heavy |
1 1/4'' |
3'' |
|
S-MH |
Heavy |
1 3/4'' |
3'' |
|
S-ME |
Extra Heavy |
Up to 2'' |
3 1/2'' |
|
S-MS |
Super Heavy |
Up to 2'' |
4'' |
|
S-MS |
Super Heavy |
Up to 2'' |
4 1/2'' |
