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My wife is getting into painting so I decided to make her an easel. If you are an easel co. I have no intention of producing these and only made for my wifes use and won’t instruct anyone else how I did it. Made from Red Oak and has a winch that can lift over 300 lbs. the Easel can hold canvas up to 13’ tall by 13’ or 14’ wide. Three coats of Waterlox finish. I designed the paint tray to be held in with rare earth magnets.
-- Billp
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Dennis Zongker
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#1 posted 119 days ago
Hi Bill,
Holly Molly, Now that’s an easel, Your wife is a lucky Lady. It looks like a very interesting build, Great Job!
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prattman
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#2 posted 119 days ago
Super job on this, looks fantastic and should last a lifetime
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Stephen Mines
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#3 posted 119 days ago
That’s a wonderful construction Bill!, looks like a feat of engineering, my compliments to you! And thanks for the glimpse(s) of Birch Tree (?) scenes in progress. Best to you, Stephen
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HillbillyShooter
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#4 posted 119 days ago
Now, that’s an art/painting easel! Very nicely designed and built. However, I have just one question: how’s your wall space for all those 13’ x 14’ masterpieces coming your way?
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shipwright
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#5 posted 119 days ago
OK Bill, I’m impressed.
Your wife has her work cut out for her now.
Does it come with a matching step ladder?
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Tobes
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#6 posted 119 days ago
This is one of those projects where you can really save yourself some $$$ building it yourself. These easels retail in the $900.00 – 1200.00 range as I’m sure you already know. I built a similar easel last year for my mom. Your wife should never need another easel unless she’s painting “plein air”. Nice job!
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WoodenFrog
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#7 posted 119 days ago
Wonderful Work!! WOW!!
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nitewalker41
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#8 posted 119 days ago
Nicely done, your wife should get many hours of enjoyment from your gift
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helluvawreck
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#9 posted 119 days ago
I’ve never seen an easel that big. What sort of paintings does your wife paint? That’s a nice piece of work.
helluvawreck aka Charles
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OregonWoodRat
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#10 posted 119 days ago
WOW that is a big easel. I love the design. Looks great.
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#11 posted 118 days ago
what a beautiful gift for your wife, it would be really nice if we could see one of her painting down the road, you sure did a first class job here…
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Lee A. Jesberger
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#12 posted 118 days ago
Great job my friend!
Lee
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