Easel Setup
The easels are transported in a “packed down” format, and need to be set up – it doesn’t take long.
The parts are:
- the A frame (including back leg that makes up the tripod)
- shelf
- mast (optional)
We’ve described the steps in the youtube video below…
Planning the easel setup:
Before setting up the easel, consider how tall your work is, and the height you want to display it at. This determines where the shelf is placed. There are two positions available for the shelf:
- If the painting is less than 1150mm tall (which will be true for most images) – shelf above middle rail:
- Put up the A-frame (wing nut on the bolt through the back leg).
- Fit the shelf above the middle rail of the A-frame. Loosen the knobs and angle the shelf to fit it to the A-frame (you don’t need to remove the knobs). Leave the shelf loose, don’t tighten the knobs yet.
- Fit the mast to the A-frame (bolt through the top rail and middle rail of the A-frame, wing nuts on the back).
- Finally, adjust the height of the shelf and tighten the knobs.If the painting is more than 1150mm tall:
- If the painting is more than 1150mm tall – shelf below middle rail:
- Put up the A-frame (wing nut on the bolt through the back leg).
- Fit the mast to the A-frame (bolt through the top rail and middle rail of the A-frame, wing nuts on the back).
- Fit the shelf below the middle rail of the A-frame, adjust the height of the shelf and tighten the knobs. Use the little spacer block between the shelf and its back rail, in the centre, to stop the back rail from bowing when the knobs are tightened.
A further tip: when adjusting the height of the shelf slightly, e.g. to get it level, hold the A-frame immediately under the shelf with one hand to stop the shelf slipping, then with the other hand loosen the knob on that side slightly, tap the shelf up or down a little as required, then tighten the knob again.
