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  4. Are there lightweight canvas stretcher bars available?

Are there lightweight canvas stretcher bars available?

Given the support they provide, our stretcher bars are lightweight by nature. You can browse stretcher bar profiles and learn how to choose the right fit for your project. There are lightweight canvas stretchers for your largest works, too; learn about our custom hybrid wood-aluminum stretcher bars.

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