LIST OF MATERIALS.

2 x 3.6m lengths of 19mm x 42mm clear pine1 x 800mm length of 12mm x 90mm meranti or pine1 x 100mm Tee hinge6 x 6g screws 12mm (1/2") long8 x 6mm (1/4") dowels 42mm (1 1/4") long2 x 8mm (5/16") bolts 50mm (2") long with washers and wing nuts2m of braided cordTools that you may need.

There are no special tools needed to complete this project. All the tools are part of the average handymans tool kit.

Corded or battery drill with 6mm and 8mm drill bits.Tenon saw, also called a back saw.Sliding bevel.Four Spring clamps.Sandpaper - 80 grit and 120 grit and a sanding block.Woodworking glue.The following tools may be useful, but they are not absolutely essential for the completion of the project:

A �nishing plane such as the trusty Stanley Bench Plane.A combination square.A pair of sawhorses.

How to make your very own Artist Easel.

Take 1 length of 3.6m long clear pine and cut it in half. Use the angle shown on the plan and round o� the other two ends.Drill the holes as shown on the plan. It is best to clamp the two pieces together to ensure the holes are in the same position.Cut the the other 3.6m length to the dimensions shown on the plan. I would suggest cutting everything slightly oversize, you can always trim them later. The two horizontal pieces are trimmed �ush when everything is glued up.This is where things can get a bit tricky:Laying out the pieces and drilling the holes for the dowels. Use the sliding bevel make sure all the angles are the same.Use the spring clamps to hold everything in place and drill two holes at each joint for the dowels.Apply woodworking glue to all the joints, carefully re-align everything and leave it for the glue to set.The horizontal support is made up of three pieces sandwiched together to form the slots. It is easier and neater to do it this way than trying to cut out a slot. Make sure there is enough clearance for the bolts.Glue the 12mm thick shelf and leave to set.Once the glue has set on the main framework, trim the dowels and the two horizontal pieces, then sand o� all the sharp edges.Fit the third leg using the tee hinge after checking the length is about right.Attach the braided cord, and �x the horizontal support shelf, and you are ready to paint your masterpiece.