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   Eef | Feb 23, 2010 02:31pm | #1

   rod,

   more than likely you've done a bit of homework,  google and such.  i can't find much either, except the chintzy ones.   sometimes when i am in the same boat i go find one and, if possible take measurements and notes.  some proprietors may frown on this.  try to get alone with the easel.  maybe a local college or high school will allow you to shoot some pictures and take some measurements.

   eef

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   Eef | Feb 23, 2010 04:41pm | #2

   rod,

   if you find and build what it is you're looking for, please post some pictures here.  seems to me this subject came up some time ago.  i assume you are wanting to make one of those grade-A, really nice easels, the expensive type.

   hang in here with knots.  someone will be along shortly with what you need.  there's some serious talent here-abouts.

   also,  to my way of thinking getting to see and measure the real thing is sometimes the easy way out.  following someone else's instructions and drawings is not always ideal for me. 

   eef

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   shopteacher | Feb 23, 2010 06:56pm | #3

   Rod,

   The file attached is an image for the design that I use.  I exported it in the highest resolution, so the file size is fairly large but you should be able to zoom in and see most details.  I made the design using KeyCreator 8.0.  I've been making them from cherry and they work well and look nice.

   David

   
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   daverichards | Mar 01, 2010 09:37am | #5

   David, that's a very nice easel design. Looks easy enough to build, too. I had a go at a 3D model of it.

   http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2679/4383131875_9f4e206480.jpg

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   redryder | Mar 01, 2010 09:29am | #4

   Perhaps you have solved your problem but I will give you my input anyway...

   Sometime back Norm built a pretty nice easel on his show. You might check out the New Yankee workshop for those plans. I think it is probably still there even tho' Norm has gone on to bigger and better things.

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   WillGeorge | Mar 01, 2010 01:34pm | #6

   I made a version of something that I saw at Dick Blick Art supplies for my oldest grandaughter (She is my lovely lady) and we get along well. She never used it.. AND I thought it was a good job? Yes, she told me she loved it, BUT I never saw her use it!

   I made her another style that she just loved..AFTER...  We 'discussed' what she really wanted. I then fitted my work to her thoughts while she was sitting on her favorite painting bench/stool?. 

   Anyway, do talk to her, and then make something 'she' wants to use! Artists are 'strang folks'?

   I am not sure what half of my brain I use. Sometimes very little of either half! I am a very good mechanic but my art skills suck...