SORG Easel - Page 3

Leslie Ficcaglia · 03-09-2006, 09:25 PM

Enzie, I found the easel easy to set up, although it's a lot better to have a second person to help you because it's not a small piece of equipment. I've had mine up for a while and I still love it. It doesn't glide up and down effortlessly but it certainly moves a lot more readily than any other easel I've ever had, and I don't think I'd want it to slide more easily than it does because then it might slip when I don't want it to.

So no cogent advice, but I do congratulate you on a very wise purchase. I hope it helps all those aches and pains. Have you tried different angles, or use of a stool? I tend to hold my collection of paint-filled brushes in my left hand and was having serious carpal tunnel issues because my hand was in an upward position, so I've had to remember not to do that. Sometimes it's just a question of figuring out what your body can tolerate. A Sorg easel was a great first step, I think. Do let us know how you like it once it's up.

Enzie Shahmiri · 03-10-2006, 11:44 AM

Hi Leslie,

Thank you for your reply. I have given up on changing the angle because it involved taking the painting off the easel and readjusting 4 different knobs. By the time I was done adjusting I would forget where I had left off. Way too complicated!

I am happy to hear that you are still happy with your Sorg Easel. I have read many good reviews on line. My only concern at this point is weather I will have enough room to accommodate the stay wet palette (that box like thing), which I keep my paints in. Due to the shoulder pain I have stopped using my hand held palette and really need to have this gizmo on the tray.

It sounds like David gave the design great thought and what impressed me the most was that he stands behind his product and responds to customer inquires. I am really excited to have it all set up and will share my thoughts with you about ease of set up and operation.

Enzie Shahmiri · 03-17-2006, 02:35 PM

Well, I have disappointing news...

Today my easel arrived and both sides of the support beams were cracked during shipping. I bought my easel through Jerry's Artarama and they are sending me a new one. I have to say the packaging for that weight of easel does look flimsy. I even opened the easel for a quick inspect, while holding the driver hostage, but the crack was on the bottom, an area which I could not inspect unless I lifted the easel up.

The easel looks gorgeous though and I can't wait for the replacement!

Enzie Shahmiri · 03-31-2006, 03:26 PM

The replacement easel came yesterday and yeah- everything went smooth! The Easel is beautiful, assembly was faster the IKEA furniture and I just love how easy it moves up and down.

I do have to drill some adjustment holes to get the center beam lower, since the ceiling in my room is too short. Here is a picture....

PS: The rope adjusment is incorrect, please see picture below- posted by Davd Sorg

David Sorg · 09-20-2006, 06:38 PM

Enzie, I'm sorry I didn't see this earlier, but from your photo I can see that you don't have your cord and pulley arrangement rigged correctly. It should look like the attached photo, forming a letter "M". I'm sure it will work much more smoothly...

Enzie Shahmiri · 09-20-2006, 07:42 PM

Hi David,

Oooops, I didn't even bother to check if this was hooked up correctly. I just took it out of the box and have been using it, as seen on the photo. Thank you for bringing the error to my attention. Yes, it now operates even smoother than before!

By the way, I love the easel. It rolls easily around the room and moving the canvas up and down is a cinch.

Thanks again!

Chris Saper · 02-06-2007, 05:48 PM

Hi,

Here is a picture of my new Sorg easel. And I do mean NEW. I have only had the chance to paint with it for about 10 hours, and I enjoyed every one of them! This is actually my new studio in Prescott and so far, most of the time we've been up there has been spent running back and forth to Home Depot, and trying to get things livable. I am hoping to spend lots more time at this easel soon.

Thanks David!

David Sorg · 02-06-2007, 10:58 PM

Hi Chris,

I'm glad you had a chance to get things set up and that the easel is working out! I notice from your picture that your counterweight rope is setup like Enzie's was two pictures above yours in this post. It will work more smoothly if it's set up in an "M" like the photo immediately above yours.

David

Leslie Ficcaglia · 02-06-2007, 11:03 PM

David, I wondered about the positioning of Chris's ropes when I saw them. Mine looks more like the one you posted. I still love this easel!

Leslie

Enzie Shahmiri · 02-07-2007, 11:38 AM

Chris, you are looking " marvelous" next to your new easel.!

I have to agree with Leslie that this is one wonderful easel. In the meantime, besides having a mahlstick attached, I also have added a magnifying lens/light and the inside frame still moves up and down with ease.