HI to all. I'm looking to build a 2 sided easel for 4x8 and everything in between. Has anyone done this? I've been online looking for an hour and then it dawned on me that this is the place!
This easel would give me total access to both sides and I wouldn't have to handle the sign until it's finished. Ideally it would tilt a bit if I wanted that too.
Thanks! Mike
Posted by Dana Stanley (Member # 6786) on :
Mike take 2X4s 7' tall fasten 1/2' plywood to them.2-1/2 to 3' off the ground. make two, put them back to back,drill though the top of the 2X4s and put a 1/4' bolt through; so they are kinda hinged. I'm not sure how to attach a drawing to this post or I would draw it.You then make an L shaped ledge for the bottom to sit your pannel on. Fasten with screws so its adjustable. you may want a couple stretcher boards on the back of the plywood so it wont warp too bad.
Posted by Ryan Culbertson (Member # 7560) on :
Peace, Bob
Posted by Randy Campbell (Member # 2675) on :
Nice easel Bob-but i beleive Michael asked for a two sided one that he can put 4x8's in between.Michael the glass people have the right idea if you have seen their racks.Two sides spread apart with 1'floor space in between.Gussets on each end and under you have locking casters.Had one in my shop and it worked excellent.
Posted by Bob Kaschak (Member # 3146) on :
Randy,
This is a double sided easel. As a matter of fact, I have had 3 signs on it at once with different arms.
I have had signs on this 12 ft wide, and it worked great.
Peace, Bob
Posted by Dana Stanley (Member # 6786) on :
AH HA. After reading this post again, I see why BOBS easel would work best. It gives total access too both sides, and tilts as required.
When I first saw it I thought that it was elaborate, but I see now you can work the sign front, back, top, and bottom.
I'd like to make one out of aluminium, or steel.
Posted by Michael Heaton (Member # 7731) on :
HI all! just got home from drywalling my new shop. Bob, this is it! Thanks for the link! Looks like Dana and I will be taking your design and making life easier! Randy, I'll goggle glass easels and see what's out there. Hey Ryan, you should see what I've been using to get buy!
Bob's design looks like a compression style and I know there would be touch up when the faces are dry, but it's so cool not to have to flip it while wet. Thanks SO much! Mike
Posted by Dana Stanley (Member # 6786) on :
Now you went and did it I cant stop thinking about how I can make it out of steel pipes. It will be adjustable, I like to weld 3/8" nuts to the pipe to lock it onto the smaller pipes. I have some heavy duty casters I can use. I will be able to adjust the width and height. Like Bob said 12' wide if you want, as the pipes for the width will be removable.
Thanks a-lot like I have room for this!
Posted by Bob Kaschak (Member # 3146) on :
Earlier this year, I got a job that was for 3 single sided signs, and to save space, I welded a couple of brackets to hold all three signs at once.
It worked great! I was able to continue painting borders, and gold leafing all three at once.
The brackets ended-up being a great two sided easel.
I added adjustable lights, and an outlet to the side with a 10' cord.
Hope this helps.
Peace, Bob
Posted by Dana Stanley (Member # 6786) on :
The lights are a great idea I actually have two lights like that,and keep hanging on to them in hopes of finding a good use for them.
I just made a simple 2 sided easel, for single face signs. It only took 1/2 hour and scrap wood, so I wont mind replacing it with something a lot more versatile.
Like I said since I can weld, and like to work in metal, a unit made of pipe would be the way to go for me. It may cost me 30,or 40 dollars in material and take 4 or 5 hours to do it right. But it would be worth about $300.00.
For me it could be a rotisserie for a lot of projects including bike frames, and sheet metal. As you show in your picture It can be used as a 2 sided easel too. Awesome.
