any hints on how to get the easel in place? I am having a very difficult time getting the easel fit inside the holes even though I am putting in the long end first. It doesn't seem wide enough to push in the short end. Help
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I think I remember my husband having to push it really hard but it was last year so I don't really remember, sorry
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There are holes in the back of the top supports. When you get the back canvas in place, screw the crews through the canvas into the holes. That keeps the back from sliding off. I had the same question, but finally figured it out (with help from my kids).
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I would agree with the others. I did a quick google search and it does sound as though it might have something to do with the layers possibly not fusing together properly. Definitely not normal! I thoroughly enjoy mine, so you may want to give some thought to giving them a second chance and have them replace it. Good luck with whatever you decide! :)
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We ended up drilling new holes. Lame. But I think after doing it we found that if we'd arranged the pieces differently we wouldn't have had to. The pieces aren't labeled well, but if you play around with it a bit you can find how it fits! On the plus side, we've had this dresser for three years now and it's still standing tall. Good luck!
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I would suggest buying a tabletop easel that is made specifically for that purpose (For Example: B004XMOT08). Thank you.
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I have the same problem. It's very annoying. Only thing I can think of is to tape it but then it would be a pain when you need to put the brush attachment on. Poorly designed.
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I lay the board down when drawing on it, then lift it into place when finished. I have never had an issue with it running, but I can see where if you kept mashing the tip all the way while using it that would happen. Ideally you push down once or twice to load the tip then write or draw, pushing again only as needed. It takes a minute to get the technique down, but it is quick and easy and the end result looks great! I even let the students use them without any problems.
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The dimensions you were wanting to know about are as follows: 18 1/2" HIGH by 15 1/4" WIDE by 14 1/4" IN DEPTH. These are the dimensions of the easel when it is open and being used. The easel is very easily collapsible and breaks down to 18 1/2" by 15 1/4" by about 5". I wish I could have provided you with an answer to your question sooner, but I hope maybe this still helps! Thanks, Chris C. Pro-Found Products
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Yes, I had the same problem. Got this and it works great. It's kinda hard to place it in, just take your time.
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Hi, I think I can help. You can angle the easel in folded position. And yes, you can size it down. It's a great product.
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Mine has no wing nuts on the legs, the simply fold out and extend via screws on each of the two sections of legs. At the pivot point on the easel it seems the legs are attached with Allen screws, and maybe be tightened or loosened via an Allen wrench....
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I saw those issues posted too. I got mine anyway and did not have that problem. I love mine. Love! The legs have very shallow holes though. And anytime I move any piece, I move it with care. (someone lifting on both ends). Just in case I also put 3m soft stickers on the bottom of the legs as it is on hard wood floors and now if they get slid a bit one way or another I dont worry about having as much pressure on the legs.
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After folding the board in half, are you then turning it sideways (what would be the long side if not folded) to the wall before then folding it up to be perpendicular with the wall? If you fold it when it is straight out from the wall, and then attempt to lift it up to the wall, it won't go, because the wide end of the board hits the mounting bracket. Fold it in half, turn the board sideways to the wall, and then fold it up against the wall. That's how it's designed to work - mine has always worked wonderfully, and I love it!
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yes, you could adjust it. I am not happy with the stability of this easel at all, it's really wobbly and panels fit looser than wrapped canvas due to the 'teeth' that hold onto the panel. The whole unit is flimsy and cheap, I guess for the price point it's okay as a starter, but I wish I had spent a couple hundred more on one that would last me. Just my advice.
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Most don't seem to have problems, but we cannot get the drawers to fit or slide. They don't seem to slide proerly, and the instructions pay scant attention to the drawers, in spite of the fact that they are the only moving parts! We also had some problems with the side bolts, and had to order a replacement part, which came quickly and solved that problem. to date, it has been a week of frustration after spending about ten to twelve hours and much research. does anyone have a suggestion re the drawer? Help!
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Hi Linda, I bought the easel accessory set and not the easel so I can't answer your question. Happy Holidays!
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The shield handle set up that comes with it actually is meant to be held in your left hand. (Its a pretty sucky handle set up anyway, so if you can manage your own set up i would go with that instead. I went to a friend of mine that does a materials shop class, so he had some pieces for a drill to re-drill the holes so that it would be meant for the right hand. Unfortunately the shield is basically made out of fiberglass, so it is pretty precarious to drill into and he told me he was lucky that the whole thing didn't crack. The shield is part without the decorative shapes is pretty thin too, so on one hole he actually drilled all the way through and I put putty on the inside and repainted the spot in order to fix it up again.