Project Information
I know you can buy cheap versions of table easels for a few bucks, but I wanted something sturdier and steadier, and with a little more class. My wife and I both dabble around with painting from time to time, especially when the weather keeps us indoors.
The easel is made from leftover walnut, and a piece of cherry thinly sliced and then laminated back together to make a partially curved adjustment arm. The arm is slotted to allow a full range of adjustment. Hardware items and fasteners are either brass or stainless steel. Finish is rubbed tung oil.
The pictures should explain this pretty well I believe. One picture shows a 16" x 20" canvas on the easel to give an idea of the size. The top ⅓ of the adjustment arm is curved to keep the projecting end from interfering with whatever is on the easel when it is in its lower positions and hinged at the bottom to allow it to swing.
My wife loves the easel and has already put it into use . . .
The easel is made from leftover walnut, and a piece of cherry thinly sliced and then laminated back together to make a partially curved adjustment arm. The arm is slotted to allow a full range of adjustment. Hardware items and fasteners are either brass or stainless steel. Finish is rubbed tung oil.
The pictures should explain this pretty well I believe. One picture shows a 16" x 20" canvas on the easel to give an idea of the size. The top ⅓ of the adjustment arm is curved to keep the projecting end from interfering with whatever is on the easel when it is in its lower positions and hinged at the bottom to allow it to swing.
My wife loves the easel and has already put it into use . . .