Monday, 30 July 2012

HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN SILK STRETCHER

STRETCHER FRAME:

You will be able to purchse all the necessary materials from your local hardware store:

(2) adjustable sawhorses
(2) lengths of selective white pine measuring 96" x 2" x 1"
(2) lengths of selective white pine measuring 50" x 2" x 1"
(8)  2" C clamps

The two 50" x 2" x1"  lengths of wood are to be placed on top the sawhorse allowing i" of overhang and then clamped down.

The two 96" x 2" x 1" lengths of wood are to suspended between the two sawhorses and then clamped down to the required  working area required size. (SEE PHOTOS)