Quick and Easy Easel Upgrade

How to quickly make any wood painting easel better at holding small panels and canvases.
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[@ajalper]

Thanks. I did something similar by installing a french easel pin on the top holder of the easel, and can be tightened but I like your solution better, and may do that for the bottom holder which lacked the wood area for that solution. I almost always paint on panel. Easel makers forgot about us.

[@Polecat54941]

I have had many easels and have come to the conclusion that the designers are not artists as I have had to modify every single one including addling angle iron to the painting holders to avoid the problem you described not having the top and bottom edge covered. You are a great asset to the painting community Mr Crandall and deserve many subscribers!

[@JamesCrandallPainting]

Thank you very much! Yes, I do think the woodworking trade is often just guessing… and to be fair, most people who buy easels probably don’t end up using them very much, and are happy enough.

[@fabianpiedras8011]

Great idea. Thank you for sharing!

[@maryb.7207]

What a great and simple idea - many thanks for helping with a situation that has bothered for years!!!

[@JamesCrandallPainting]

You’re welcome! Simple, isn’t it? I’ve actually been holding panels this way for years.

[@michaelwood5519]

I need to do this to mine as well. Just haven't got around to it yet. Great idea.

[@patrickmcdaniel8123]

Just to be clear. Is this done only to the top or the top and the bottom? Thanks for posting!

[@JamesCrandallPainting]

Yes, top and bottom. Glad if that helps