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I gushed about my new easel<\/a> last spring. It was my first new easel in a very long time. My other two easels are old and broken down. I’m always fighting them. The new easel–Utrecht Artist’s Convertible Easel, Vertical\/Horizontal (51772-1001)<\/a>–can support canvases up to 97″ high. It’s rugged but still mobile. I haven’t tested its limits, but I’ve thrown some pretty big canvases on it, 60″ for instance. Best of all, I got it on sale for $275–free shipping too. It’s currently priced at $373.<\/p>\n

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My broken Utrecht easel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

But after using it daily for half a year, its flaws are apparent. There aren’t any extenders on the tray to support a palette, which is not a deal breaker but certainly annoying. My older, cheaper easel had serviceable extenders. The tray is generously proportioned but its large size means the finger-lever is awkwardly positioned. Reaching far beneath the tray to grab the lever, a slip–especially with large, heavy paintings–might easily result in a broken finger.<\/p>\n

Read more<\/span>Stephen Pentak at Bonfoey<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Worst is that one of the casters came loose from its housing. The casters aren’t drilled into the easel, but inserted into metal housings that are screwed in place. I was able to reinsert the caster but the effort permanently damaged the housing and now the caster will not secure. Constantly falling off, it’s useless. A poorly designed and inadequate feature.<\/p>\n

My solution is to replace the caster. I found casters of the same size, which I will secure by drilling a hole in the easel. I bought several casters because I expect the others to fall off soon. While I’m at it, I’ll attach extenders to the bottom of the tray.<\/p>\n

Read more<\/span>Cleveland Museum of Art Staff Exhibition<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Broken within the first year. I don’t use Utrecht much. Their paints are mediocre. Their heavy-duty stretcher strips are good but over priced.<\/p>\n

The painting in the photograph, by the way, is an unfinished portrait I worked on this morning.<\/p>\n

Read more<\/span>Smooth Move—Smooth Painting Surfaces<\/span><\/a><\/div>

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