Ganz Speed easel for 16x20" with baryt paper

[wiggywag]

Is there any problems at all using Ganz Speed easel 16x20" for baryt paper? Will the paper lay flat all through? Is it easy to slidein? Anybody with experience?

 

[fschifano]

Well, I've got 'em up to 11 x 14, and at the largest size I have, it seems to be ok. I don't use it much because there is no easy way to set the borders of the image where I want them to be, and don't always like the aspect ratio that 11x14 affords.

I'd love to find one for 4x6 with a 1/4 inch border all around, but I've never seen one that size.

 

[martyryan]

All that I have for 16x20 is the speed easel, I don't do many 16x20 prints, but I have never had a problem getting the paper in do not seem to have a problem with paper flatness.

Marty

 

[mwdake]

I too don't like the 1/4 border with the larger sized Speed-EZL.
What I have done is make a frame that fits inside the easel.
Not only does this allow me to make a bigger border but also helps hold the paper flat.

I used 1/2 x 3/4 inch strips of wood I found at a local craft store and some metal corner braces to hold it together. I drop the frame in the easel once the paper is in the easel.