Bob Ross Easel customizations

misfmr

I would like to know what modifications have you done to your Bob Ross Easel. Especially interested in mods related to the screws that are supposed to be used to hold the canvas.

However any mods would be welcomed.

Please include photos.

Thanks

Frank Rodriguez
misfmr

Xsintrik

I don't know how to add an image, sorry.
I replaced the mounting screws with bigger ones and added more screws facing up and down. I like to use 1 1/2" deep canvases and this allows me to mount the canvas with the screws holding the canvas from the inside so I have better access to paint the edges.

I also mounted a paper towel holder on the upper cross bar of the legs.

Ninoum

Any suggestions on how to make the BR easel way more sturdy? In his videos with his new BR easel, Bob's don't shake a bit. Mine does a lots when I dab hard. I have to hold on to one side of it while dabbing.

misfmr

Ninoum I added a cinder block on a piece of plywood.

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Cronenberg89

The same for me Nancy. His “ladder easel” had 2 or 3 cmu blocks as weight holding it down. Maybe he did the same with the new easel?

Ninoum

Cronenberg89 That would explain and make perfect sense!!! Thank you for the reply my friend!

Ninoum

I might have to rig something like that. Thank you for sharing your trick!

Cosmo-D

I added the blocks and the cross bars with the clamps. It is so sturdy now and a real pleasure to paint on. I couldnt find the pipes locally but Lowes online had them to me in a few days. Hope this helps!

https://youtu.be/3dyedp7sKsk?si=ukEaMeCSAug1DF5Z