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Martin Universal Design Avanti II Easel

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This versatile studio easel accommodates either canvas or drawing board. It's fully adjustable and inclinable, and is constructed of sturdy chromium-plated steel, combining striking design and solid strength.

Avanti II ships unassembled in black and chrome finish.

Tray Attachment — This heavy-duty steel working tray attaches to both the Avanti I and Avanti II easels and rotates on a center axis for flexibility and accessibility. Assemble it with the included hardware. The tray measures 19½" W × 26½" H × 12" D (50 cm × 67 cm × 30 cm).

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Martin Universal Design Avanti II Easel

3.8

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1/19/2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

I love it but time to replace knobs.

By catjoy

from Portland

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Comments about Martin Universal Design Avanti II Easel:

I have used this easel for 20 years. Mine looks different than the current model as it is - or was all white. Other than that it appears to be the same sturdy design. I realized how much I loved it when recently woeking on my other wooden easel. I was forsed to do this as another knob from the Avanti has stripped out :(. I was getting by with just the one to support the boards I work on but it is now time to replace all the knobs.Not bad for 20 years of heavy use though. I hope to be able to contact the mnufacturer to replace the knobs and continue to use the easel for another 20 years.

11/11/2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Built like a tank.

By Josephus

from Metropolis, Illinois

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Comments about Martin Universal Design Avanti II Easel:

As a high school art teacher I had 4 of these and they held up well against the expected student abuse for over a decade+. They are very stable, will hold large canvases, are easier to clean than wood, will fold for storage, easy to adjust, and competitive in price. I'm now retired but the easels are still in use at the high school and showing no sign of needing to be replaced.

Regarding the review that the adjustment knobs etc. might strip out, I had no such experience with generations of students who were constantly adjusting the settings. They held up well.

8/17/2011

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Not for a community space

By sound board

from Saginaw MI

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Comments about Martin Universal Design Avanti II Easel:

We have several of these in a community multi-use studio. They don't hold up. The hardware often strips, or has to be replaced because the knobs break off. The design seemed like they would be really sturdy but there are so many adjustments that have to be made that they turned out to be just the opposite. : (

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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2/24/2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Pretty sturdy

By NB from New Jersey

from New Jersey

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Comments about Martin Universal Design Avanti II Easel:

This easel was not too difficult to put together and is fairly sturdy and minimal looking. Note: You will not find the enclosed instructions very helpful since they are directly translated from Italian, idiomatic oddities included, and make no sense. Just look at the exploded diagram instead to find out what goes where.

7/1/2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Folds flat & I love it! Easily adjusts

By Karen the Photo and Computer Teacher

from Troy, MI

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It is easy to fold and store for a few weeks. I don't feel guilty about not working on something if it isn't in my way. It adjusts easily so that I can stand or sit.

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Item	Description	Style		Price Prices, promotions, and availability may vary by store, catalog, and online.	Qty
50260-2000	Avanti II Easel	Black & Chrome	List $299.99	$199.99
50260-2100	Tray Attachment	Black	List $69.99	$49.99

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