Stretcher Bar 65 mm — non-standard lengths 51–99 cm, with slot
65 mm Stretcher Bars (per piece) – Made in the Netherlands | Free wedges | No glue or nails | Craftsmanship since 1932
Our 65 mm bars are made in the Netherlands with woodworking know-how handed down since 1932. Expect durable quality, precise joints and excellent stability.
Crafted from premium spruce, carefully selected and triple-laminated to minimise warping. Timber is 100% PEFC-certified (CU-PEFC-807830) from responsibly managed forests. The tongue-and-groove joint makes assembly easy — no glue or nails required. Wedges are included free of charge.
Oils, acrylics, tempera or watercolour — a solid foundation matters. These 65 mm bars give your canvas a professional base designed to last.
Why 65 mm?
- Built for large canvases requiring extra rigidity.
- Ideal when the artwork is displayed without a frame.
- Easy to upgrade with centre brace(s) or a cross brace.
- Tool-free assembly via a professional tongue-and-groove joint.
- Free wedges with every order.
Order individually = full flexibility
Because bars are sold per piece, you can build any frame size — standard or custom.
Examples:
- 108 × 150 cm → order 2 × 108 + 2 × 150 cm. For near-square formats, add a cross brace.
- 53 × 120 cm → order 2 × 53 + 2 × 120 cm + centre brace 53 cm.
- 100 × 80 cm → order 2 × 100 + 2 × 80 cm (usually no brace needed).
Available online up to 2 metres. Longer sizes on request. Frames over 2 metres are typically fitted with a double cross.
When to add a centre brace
From 50 cm upwards, our bars have a pre-cut slot for a brace. Use a centre brace when the longest side > 120 cm or for elongated rectangular formats.
When to add a cross brace
Choose a cross brace if both height and width > 100 cm and the canvas is (almost) square. Two braces interlock like a puzzle and slot into the frame.
Important
Note: 65 mm bars and accessories cannot be combined with 45 mm.
Applications & users
- Artists & hobbyists — large canvases and textile art.
- Frame makers — professional stretching of big works.
- Canvas & fine-art printers — gallery-grade prints.
- Interior & wall stylists — bespoke interior projects.
Sustainability & quality
- PEFC-certified wood from sustainably managed forests.
- Triple-laminated spruce for superior stability.
- Proudly made in the Netherlands — craftsmanship since 1932.
FAQ
- Mix 45 mm with 65 mm? No — profiles and accessories are not compatible.
- Do I always need a brace/cross? Not always; strongly recommended on larger formats.
- Canvas overlap? At least +5 cm per side beyond the frame size.
- Are wedges included? Yes, free with every order.
- Suitable for linen/cotton/canvas? Yes — designed for large formats.
- DIY assembly? Yes — the tongue-and-groove joint needs no glue or nails.