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Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 4:00 PM
To: Upper Canada Stretchers
Subject: Re: Confirm Order #14281 please check all details

It =11 looks great! Out of curiosity, you wouldn't be able to ship to =t.Thomas, USVI would you? If not, there is a chance I may have you ship =t to our freight forwarding company in Florida instead of =Y.

On Apr 19, 2011, at 11:50 AM, Upper Canada =tretchers wrote:

Hello [ ]

Thanks for your order and welcome to Upper Canada Stretchers. Please check the shipping address and order details on the attached =nvoice and reply back to us to confirm that everything is correct. We will email you =he tracking numbers when your order is shipped.

Regards

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Bob =adon

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1 800 561 4944 <tel:1%20800%20561%204944>

http://www.ucsart.com <http://www.ucsart.com/>

## UPPER CANADA STRETCHERS

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On Fri, Apr 15, 2011at 10:35 AM, =pper Canada Stretchers <sales@ucsart.com> =rote:

Hello [ ]

Thanks for this request. We aim to make the best keyed stretcher frames available for a reasonable price and keep the =uality consistent year after year.

## UPPER CANADA STRETCHERS (cont.)

We can certainly help =ou with your large stretcher frame requirements. We have developed a number of special designs for large format stretchers. =o prevent the stretchers from twisting under tension and creating that "rhombus effect", it's important that the bars be strong and the corner joints and braces be designed to withstand the stresses of a tightly stretched canvas. For strength and =traightness we use laminated and finger-jointed pine lumber to build our stretcher =ars. The HD bars we make all have double tongue and groove, friction fitted joints at the corners (see photos on our website). This ensures that the corner joints are strong yet still expandable through the use of our hardwood key system.

Flush bolted sectional designs for ease of shipping and =ssembly The only practical way to ship a large stretcher with any =dimension over 8 feet is to make the long bars and braces in shorter sections that are bolted together. We use flush mounted hex-head connector bolts for fastening all splice joints (where short bar or brace lengths overlap) and dado joints (where braces =ntersect).

## Fully Keyed Bars and Braces

=/b>Since large canvases are more prone to sagging over time, it is especially important to have the canvas supported by a stretcher frame which can be "keyed-out" to maintain the required tension. All of our large stretcher frames are made with keyable corner and brace =oints.

The custom stretcher you want is priced as =ollows:

Note that I have quoted you two options. For =he size you are requesting I would normally recommend OPTION 2 which is = heavier and stronger frame. If you are stretching a light canvas =r fabric then OPTION 1 would work fine. Please call me if you =ould like to discuss this further.

## OPTION 1

Stretcher Bar Profile: Heavy Duty =rofessional (bars 2 1/2" wide X 2 1/4" =hick) Frame Size =inches): 108 x =nbsp;108 Cross Brace Design: =nbsp;4 x 1 (1" x =" Extra HD braces) Price per Frame (CDN $): $1,541.81 =nbsp; Frame Weight =Ibs): 82.0

Shipping Estimate: =150 via UPS Ground (regular charge would be around $300 but =ou get 50% off shipping for your first order)

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## OPTION 2

Stretcher Bar Profile: Extra Heavy Duty =tandard (bars 3" wide X 2 3/8" =hick) Frame Size (inches): 108 = 288 Cross Brace =esign: 4 x = (1" x 3" Extra HD braces) Price per Frame (CDN =): $1,830.90 =nbsp; Frame Weight (Ibs): 111.2 =br> Shipping Estimate: $ 210 via UPS Ground =regular charge would be around $420 but you get 50% off shipping for your first order) =nbsp; =nbsp;

Shipping and Handling: For orders over 60" =n length we offer 50% off shipping for first orders. Shipping =osts normally add about 10% to 20% to the cost of an order. In =11 shipments, we include the hardware, keys and instructions for assembly in the packages.

## OPTION 2 (cont.)

PLEASE NOTE: There are NO DUTY, NO BROKERAGE =HARGES and NO TAXES for orders shipped to our

US =ustomers.

Current Exchange Rate: 1 CON$ = 1.02 =S$ (rate varies daily and according to bank) =br> Delivery

All custom orders are normally shipped within 5 to 10 business days. For =mall orders, we offer 2-day RUSH SERVICE for an additional fee =f 25%. Stock orders are usually shipped within 2 days.

## Product Guarantee

=traight-grained wood ideal All our for stretcher supporting bars and are tacking made canvas. with CLEAR, We guarantee kiln dried our eastern stretchers white will pine, be a straight strong and & square, stable free of defects and will not warp or twist over time. Our precision tongue & groove joints ensure a perfect friction fit and rigid, square corners. If for =ny reason you find that our stretchers do not meet these high standards we will gladly correct any problems at no extra cost to =ou.

Discounts Available on Custom Made Sizes We offer =iscounts if you order several custom size frames of the same =ize. Discount: 2% per frame up to 20% off for 10 or =ore frames.

## Canvas & Stretching Tools

We can ship you a premium grade of #12 or #10 heavy cotton duck canvas, cut to the size needed for your stretcher frames. We also stock quality stretcher pliers, staplers and non-marring mallets to help you assemble and stretch your frames professionally!

## HOW TO CONFIRM YOUR ORDER

To place your order, please reply to this email indicating you wish to order the frames quoted. To confirm the order we need your =redit card information. We accept VISA, Master Card, AMEX and you may =lso pay by PayPal. For security reasons, we recommend you call our =oll free number (800.561-4944 <tel:%28800-561-4944> ) to give us your credit card =nformation. If you prefer to pay by PayPal, make your payment to sales@ucsart.com.

Thanks for the =pportunity to serve you. Please call me with any questions you may =ave.

Regards,

Bob Nadon
1-00 561 4944 <tel:1%20800%20561%204944>
sales@ucgart.com <mailto:info@ucgart.com>
http://www.ucgart.com

UPPER CANADA STRETCHERS INC.

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What our customers say....

## HOW TO CONFIRM YOUR ORDER (cont.)

"I am pleased to provide you a status report on the 13 foot X 8 foot stretcher frame we recently received from Upper Canada Stretchers. We wish to compliment you on the workmanship and precision of the frame. The frame was easy to assemble and the fit was excellent.

The completed frame is now mounted on the wall of the Mary Chapel of St. Anthony's church in The Woodlands, the scaffolding is in place, and Dean (artist) has begun to draw and paint. (If you wish some bragging rights I am told this is the largest catholic church in the Houston area Diocese)." Warren Schneider The Woodlands, TX, USA

"Your stretchers slid right together and effortlessly squared to perfection. They go together so easily a child could do it! I used the Professional weight to stretch heavy linen and the bars remained flat and straight even though I like the canvas extremely tight. The finished product is very uniform and sturdy. Thank you for the workmanship and pride you put into your product. It shows!" Natasha Isenhour, Artist Socorro, NM, USA

"I am a person of very simple tastes. I only like the best. Windsor =amp; Newton paints, Fredrix canvas, and now I happily add Upper Canada Stretchers to my list! Thank you for an outstanding product!" Joseph Kleczynski, Artist Rockaway, NJ, USA

"My house is 1,100 feet above sea level on the edge of a rain forest. Dampness is a real problem and my stretchers tend to always =arp. Well your stretcher endured eight months up here and reconstruction of my house....and was straight as an arrow. Thank you for a superb =roduct and look forward to using many more Upper Canada's custom =tretchers."

Shansi M. Grabfelder, Artist
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands

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wrote:

Dear

The following is a copy of the Quote Request you have submitted to =pper Canada Stretchers. Thanks for this. If you need this quote immediately, please reply to =his email marked URGENT, or phone me at the toll free number =elow.

## Regards,

Bob Nadon
1-800-561-4944 <tel:1-800-561-4944>
sales@ucsart.com
http://www.ucsart.com

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## Regards, (cont.)

Key details from the image:

*   **Company:** UPPER CANADA STRETCHERS
*   **Shipping Address:** Details are blacked out.
*   **Email:** Partially blacked out.
*   **Stretcher Frame:**
    *   Quantity: 1
    *   Frame Height: 08 inches
    *   Frame Width: 288 inches
    *   Frame Profile: Heavy Duty
*   **Cross Brace:** Vertical & Horizontal quantities not specified.
*   **How found:** Google
*   **Experience Level:** Beginners
*   **Work Description:** Other (Interior Designer)
*   **Problems/Comments:** Blacked out.

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## Regards, (cont.)

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