Twin Brooks Stretchers®
The environmentally responsible
choice for artists and conservators
Phone/Fax
800-856-1567
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There is a clear
need in the art supply market for top quality, heavy duty canvas stretchers
suitable for large size canvas paintings. In 1993 we created Twin Brooks Stretchers®
to fill
this need. Our stretchers are made from aspen wood sawn and dried at our
facility in
We also carry and stretch high quality 100% Belgian Linen as a complement to our fine stretchers. In addition, we make fixed aspen frames or "strainers" in sizes 24” and under, 1/4" ply panels, and shadowbox style finish frames. Please inquire for current prices.
Please read on and learn about our product that serves artists well and encourages appropriate use of our natural resources. Our toll free telephone number is 800-856-1567 if you have any questions or would like to place an order. Custom stretchers and other special orders are welcome. Thank you for your time.
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Sincerely,
Chris Polson and Joe Calderwood
Twin Brooks Stretchers
®
The environmentally responsible choice
for artists and conservators
Technical
advantages
Wood characteristics:
Benefits for stretcher use:
Twin Brooks heavy duty stock profile: Our stock measures 3" wide by 1.25" thick on one edge tapering to 7/8" thick on the opposite edge. The stock comes with eased outside edges. The unique properties of aspen and our profile size make it particularly suited to large size canvases. We manufacture straight stock in single pieces up to 12'. Larger sizes can be joined. Bars may be laminated for straightness.
Read what these artists have to say about our stretchers:
"The density and weight of poplar (aspen) is ideal for stretching canvas."
Neil Welliver,
"After years of using splintery fir the aspen is refreshing to use. It is strong, consistent, and feels good. The corner hardware functions efficiently."
"Until now, I have been unable to find stretchers that meet my standards for strength, function, and overall quality. These stretchers are available in large sizes and have a superior corner joint system."
Steve Weston,
"In my 25 years of painting
these are the best stretchers I've come across. I'm definitely going to take a
good supply back to
Graham Coles, MFA, (Oxon)
"I like the corner joint system and the overall quality of the stretcher. Twin Brooks also stretched top quality Belgian Linen on my large frames and delivered them in good shape directly to my studio."
Alison Hildreth,
Twin Brooks
Stretchers ®
The environmentally
responsible choice for artists and conservators
Environmental
Considerations
Silviculture of
The abundant young aspen shoots that arise from both of these forms of regeneration ensure a rapid recolonization of harvested sites. This in turn helps harvested land remain productive. Vigorously growing young shoots produce a great deal of oxygen and consume a lot of carbon dioxide, both desirable traits with a global warming trend upon us. These young shoots also provide ideal wildlife food and cover for species such as ruffed grouse, woodcock, white-tailed deer, and snowshoe hare.
Source of raw
materials:We
buy aspen logs that grow in the state of
Value added benefits:We saw the aspen logs on a small efficient band saw and kiln dry the lumber in a state-of-the-art drying kiln that produces consistent high quality drying. By manufacturing stretchers at our facility we are able to get more value from the same raw material. This in turn allows us to offer high prices for logs, which benefits landowners, loggers, and their suppliers.
Twin Brooks
Stretchers ®
800-856-1567
Aspen Stock: dimensions - 3" x 1.25" tapered to
7/8", includes Tite-Joint corner hardware and alignment pins. Bars may be laminated for straightness.
Length $ /
Bar 
up to 34" 12.98 34+" to 46" 18.17 46+" to 58" 20.76 58+" to 70" 28.55 70+" to 82" 35.04 82+" to 94" 50.61 94+" to 106" 64.88 106+" to 118" 71.38 118+" to 126" 80.45 Larger sizes please inquire; 84” bars and up may require added brace edge at our discretion depending on the overall size of the stretcher, Internal braces recommended at 40”, required at 48” and up
Braces with Hardware: 2.5" x 7/8" (pairs include lap joint)
Length $/ brace
piece
up to 46" 18.17 46+" to 58" 20.76 58+" to 70" 28.55 70+" to 82" 35.04 82+" to 94" 50.61 94+" to 120" 64.88
Custom services available include: assembly, stretching, and priming.
Prices are F.O.B. Lincolnville, ME
To Order call 800-856-1567
We accept DISCOVER,VISA, and MASTERCARD. Payment required with order. Shipping is UPS or Common Carrier unless otherwise requested. Prices subject to change.