Mahl Stick

GTO

Here’s my version of a Mahl stick.  A wood doll rod with a thick metal washer on the end.  You can see from the photo that I keep a thin fir strip on the top edge of the canvas to hang the rod from.  The cool thing is I can roll along that edge when I need to while laying down a line. 

kaustavM

Great! I need to make one for me. I'll go with a walking stick or something like the one that you have.

tassieguy

Yes, I must make one, too. I've just relied on placing my pinky on the painting while I paint in fine detail then go back later and repair any damage. Yours looks like it does the trick, @GTO. 

oilpainter1950

Thanks for posting. Great idea.

hiragaruben

You guys are so great with diy, i just bought mine from Holbein, it's portable but I would love that wheel at the top on mine!