Aluminum Bars FAQs - Chicago Printing On Canvas & Fine Art Prints, Custom Picture Framing, Plaque Mounting, Metal, Wood & Fabric Dye-sublimation

Q2 : BEST Stretcher Bars are made using finger jointing. What does that mean?
Finger jointing is a process of joining pieces of shorter wood into long, stronger pieces. Complementary triangles or rectangles are cut into the wood and then glued to join the pieces. This allows for longer, stronger, straighter stretcher bars. The glued wood is stronger and more stable than unglued wood—resulting in better product for you!

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Q3 : How do I choose which BEST stretcher bar to use for my art?
For small canvas or lightweight works of art, Lightweight Stretcher bars are ideal for both students and professionals. For light works longer than 60″ or heavier 38″ works, Medium-Duty bars are preferable. For heavy or large works, artists should be using the Heavy-Duty, Aluminum Gallery Wrap Bar. For heavy and large pieces, we recommend reinforcing your frame with BEST Cross Braces.

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Q4 : Why should I use Aluminum Gallery Wrap Bars?
Aluminum will hold the wood frame straight for centuries. Aluminum will not change or warp over time like wood. Having a joint aluminum/wood frame allows the painter to build a frame in the traditional manner without having to worry about the effects of time on a pure wood frame.

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