Photo Frame Stretching Bars Focus Focus Stretcher Bar 2 Pack 70 cm

Set of two Focus Focus stretcher bars, each 70 cm long, designed for constructing or repairing wooden stretcher frames for canvas prints, paintings and photographic backings. These stretcher bars provide the straight, stable side members required to assemble rectangular frames and to tension canvas surfaces evenly. Supplied as a pair, they fit standard frame-building workflows used by hobbyists, artists and professionals working with stretched canvas or framed photographic displays.

Advantages

The bars are kiln-dried and milled to consistent dimensions to minimise warping and ensure predictable corner joins. Their smooth, planed surfaces allow for easy gluing and nailing, while the precise edge profile supports tight canvas wrapping and neat corners. Supplied in a matched pair, they simplify measurement and alignment when building two opposite sides of a stretcher frame.

Suitable for

• Building or repairing wooden stretcher frames for canvases
• Mounting photographic backings and prints that require a stretched support
• Hobby and professional frame assembly and canvas tensioning

Key specifications

• Quantity: 2 bars per pack
• Length: 70 cm per bar
• Material: kiln-dried softwood (planed finish)
• Edge profile: straight milled edges suitable for corner joining and stapling
• Intended use: stretcher bar for canvas and photo frames

How to use

Measure and mark the required frame dimensions, cut complementary side pieces if building a full frame, then join corners using glue and corner keys, dowels or screws depending on the desired strength and finish. Fit the 70 cm bars as opposite or adjacent sides, checking that joints are square. Stretch the canvas over the assembled frame, secure with staples or tacks, and adjust tension evenly from the centre outwards to avoid distortion.

Usage recommendations

Store the stretcher bars flat in a dry environment prior to use to reduce the risk of twisting. When assembling, allow glue to cure fully before applying full canvas tension. For best results with larger canvases, use additional bars or cross braces to maintain flatness and prevent sagging.