Jack Richeson Lyptus Wood Table Top Easel

The width that holds the canvas is about 21, not sure where they are measuring 18 from...leaning against the wall on the floor completely closed it is about 29 high by 6.5 deep. The wood is sturdy no doubt, looks good, no chips or cracks, quality is good, did have a few slivered top pieces of wood splinter off so I glued it. The knobs do tighten and work well. This to me looks as big and heavy as a standard H frame with basically the legs cut off to look shorter to fit on your table. All the girth of a standard H frame being shorter. I have a regular H frame, and I think this is just as big and heavy without the height. If you put this on a table, the bottom will not drop down, you can adjust it up no problem. Pull the top up, where it feels sturdy I feel about a 38 maximum height for a canvas. You could easily put a 24x30 on here and I think it would be pretty sturdy. I would use this for average 16x20 or above, maybe down to an 11x14. If you regularly paint in smaller than that size I would look for a smaller easel myself, this to me seems pretty heavy , not really for say pulling out to set on a dining room table or for a simple desk, this is more for a studio. If you compared to say some of the standard tabletop easels with the little side drawer, this would be considered XL. I do think this is great for people who need something real sturdy, who have a big enough table to accommodate a 21 width, plus a place to set paint and brushes, tools.... I think like others, this would last and hold up for many years.

This easel is simply perfect.

I use this in my table top - solid construction- easy to use - exactly what I needed

Definitely a good buy. Study, functional, and relatively easy to set up. Its worth the money if you are a serious painter.

Rarely does an item exceed expectations but this one did. It’s sturdy and a bit heavy but not so heavy it’s difficult to take with you if needed. It folds into an easy to manage size. I love that it can be used on different height tables. By adjusting the bottom canvas holder you can position the canvas at eye level. Even a large canvas feels secure. The Lyptus wood is sturdy and nice looking. When putting it together be sure to remove the top canvas holder from the mast. It is installed backwards for ease of packing and it confused me briefly. It took five minutes to assemble. Thoughtful detail and an excellent price point for what you get.

So far this easel works great. I have a small space and this table top model is perfect for me. Holds small to large canvases well and is easy to store. Great Product!

If youre in need of a sturdy table-top easel, I highly recommend this. Ive been looking for an adjustable table-top easel--one that isnt flimsy, one that easily converts from an upright angle to laying flat and anywhere in between--and this meets all my needs! And at about half the price of similar easels Ive found at art supply places. Ive gotten used to finding shoddy quality products through Amazon, so I was pleasantly surprised to find someone still offers solid quality craftsmanship at a reasonable price. It is a well-thought out easel design. This easel is built to last. It arrived quickly. It was packaged well in 3 main pieces and easy directions to quickly assemble (all you need is a phillips screwdriver). It has comfortable knobs you easily loosen/tighten to get desired angle (no metal wingnuts!) It easily supports my plywood board on which I stretch my watercolor paper.

It is gorgeous.

Its the perfect size for what I need. The bottom, (along with the top) canvas holders can be raised up, unlike most tabletop easels, and the plastic stops on the top and bottom keep your full canvas workable--in other words, you dont lose about an overlapping quarter inch off your canvas tucked inside the top and bottom canvas holders. Its a little pricey, but if you love painting, I highly recommend it.

This was easy to assemble, sturdy, and not too heavy to move. I am short (5’2”) and am able to set it on a table and comfortably stand to paint. I could sit and paint however if the canvas was larger it would be difficult to reach the top. I use it for watercolor and while it does not adjust to perfectly flat I have found that the 20 degree angle that I can adjust it to it just fine. I do have to reach a bit to get to the top of a 20x16” sheet. Bottom line, I am very pleased with this purchase.