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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>While I like some of the SunEden accessories, I
would not recommend their easel. It is very light weight, but also quite
flimsy. I returned mine, and they refunded the price without
question. I now use an Open Box-M pochade box, which fits onto a standard
tripod and have been quite happy with it. I should mention, though, that I
use it for acrylics and oil as well as watercolor, and you are limited in size
for watercolor- half-sheet at the most, with the largest OpenBox-M. I can
give more detail on OpenBox options by direct response, if you
want.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>You might consider using the SunEden easel
attachment (just a board holder), with a quick-release plate that you can attach
to your camera tripod of choice (this can be cheap and light, or sturdier and
more versatile). The SunEden tray and accessory boxes can fit onto the
easel, and you have a pretty versatile outfit. There are also some other
accessories available to mate a watercolor board to a tripod. You could
also use the SunEden accessories with a so-called "Italian Easel" - a relatively
lightweight steel easel with fully adjustable slant, but I think a tripod is
more versatile.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I do not recommend a French Easel - they are heavy
and troublesome to set up.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Barry</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, August 26, 2008 7:26
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<DIV>Many years ago I received a gift of a Soltek Easel, a very expensive
piece of equipment. I tried using it many times but it just never was
right for me so I eventually sold it.</DIV>
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<DIV>Now I want to buy another easel for plein aire work and am looking at the
SunEden easel. On their website it looks as though it might be a better
choice for watercolor painting.</DIV>
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<DIV>Has anyone used this easel? Any advice you can offer?</DIV>
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<DIV>Thanks,</DIV>
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<DIV>Judy</DIV>
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