For me the first thing I need to have is the painting easel.
The beside photo is what I mean now!
So i will so you how to make an easy painting easel.
Material :-
- 75x50 (2x3) lumber - 2 pieces at 2065mm (82 3/8") and 1 piece at 2025mm (81").
- 100x50 (2x4) lumber - 1 piece at 1200mm (4ft).
- 18mm (3/4") plywood - 1 piece 1200x825 (48"x 33")
- 10mm (3/8") carriage bolts - 2 at 170mm (7") and 1 at 125mm (5").
- A hand full of 60mm (2 1/2") nails and a bit of wood glue.
- Note: If 75x50 (2x3) stock can't be obtained, it can be ripped out of 150x50 (2x6) stock.
- It can also be replaced by 50x50 (2x2) stock for a flimsier version or 100x50 (2x4) stock for a sturdier version.
- Use treated lumber, galvanized bolts and galvanized nails if the easel is to be used and left outside.
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Instructions :- Step 1. Cut the members Cut the two front legs 2065mm (82 3/8") long. Angle cut the tops 15° as shown in the drawing. Measure 1950mm (78") up from the bottom of both front legs and drill a 10mm (3/8") hole through the face (widest) side at right angles to the angle cut. See fig.2. Cut the rear leg 2025mm (81") long. Drill two 10mm (3/8") holes through the face (widest) side, one up 975 (39") from the bottom and the other up 1850mm (74"). Cut the horizontal cross member 1200mm (4ft) long. Cut the 18mm (3/4") plywood backing board 1200 (48") long x 825 (33") wide. |
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