Bars and pliers

Timothy C. Tyler · 10-01-2003, 01:29 PM

I just got my large stretcher bars and new pliers from Brooks in Maine. I'll write up a review in a few days after I've tried them. Anyone else use these?

Timothy C. Tyler · 10-01-2003, 07:31 PM

Here's the link; http://www.midcoast.com/~twnbrook/

They work very nicely, fit tight adjust easily and the pliers are great. I'd leave 4" around your image when cutting the linen/canvas if you have their pliers (which are very strong and comfortable) I cross measured after assembly and the thing was perfectly true. These are the widest, strongest bars I've found.

Timothy C. Tyler · 10-01-2003, 10:43 PM

This shows the oversized temporary chassis and the new bars ready to stretch.

10-02-2003, 09:23 AM

Every time I see pictures of your studio I am just woozy with desire.

Nice bars.