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Review on US Art Supply Lightweight Aluminum by Amy Mcleod

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Ideal for watercolor and sketch boards

I bought this easel for my watercolor projects. I purposely chose this company because my heavy easel was well done despite what other reviewers said. This easel is very easy to set up and the process is as intuitive as the previous easel. Considering the weight of this easel, it will come in handy with my outdoor watercolors. I wouldn't take it out on windy days or use it on large canvases or heavy objects. The screws used to rotate the tray are plastic, as a previous reviewer pointed out, but I found they tightened easily enough to hold the tray in place with just finger pressure. All legs were fine and the slider adjustment clamps work as expected. The legs move on uneven surfaces but also work great on flat surfaces. As an artist I see nothing wrong with the easels I purchased from US Art Supply and both arrived with tote bags as advertised. They are both easy to install and fold, I use a level I already have to make sure the tray is level. Both clips above include photos for reference if needed.

Pros
  • Top marks for grip and durability from testers
Cons
  • Not as thick as other sets