The New Wave U Go Plein Air pochade box is a lightweight compact wooden box with magnetic closing and friction hinges.

Company name: New Wave®

Website: www.newwaveart.com

Pochade box name: U Go Anywhere U Go Plein Air Pochade Box

Type: Pochade Box

Price range: $250-$300

Weight: 3.15 lbs 1.43kg

Palette size: 11″x14.5″, 27.94cm x 36.83cm

Construction: Wood

Average Rating: 3 stars (based on 1 rating)

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Description

New Wave U Go Anywhere U Go Plein Air Pochade Box

Paint Storage: Paint dabs can be stored on the palette when the lid is closed due to a recessed palette and recessed lid.
Recessed Storage Compartment: Located at the rear of the palette measuring approximately 9.5″x1.12″ and 0.88″ in depth with a closed lid. Can be used to hold paint brushes, paint tubes, wet paint dabs, etc.
Product Storage: Smooth exterior free of protruding wood or metal components allows for quick and easy storage in any pack.
Surfaces: Maximum Recommended Painting Surface is 14″ Vertical. Teeth on the stainless steel panel holders are capable of holding panels as thin as 1/16″ and stretched canvas up to 3/4″ thick.

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Construction

Materials: The product is made using Baltic Birch wood, while stainless steel and aluminum accents provide strength where needed most. All hardware is non-corrosive.
Wood Finish: non-porous, dense, and resistant to water as well as standard artist solvents and mediums. In addition, the finish is crack proof, chip proof, and non-yellowing.
Magnetic Components: Strong rare earth magnets are used for the closure, panel/canvas holder, removable side wall for palette cleaning/replacement, and accessory side tray attachment.
Friction Hinges: Sturdy 180° range of motion to position the pochade box as vertical or horizontal as you would like. Horizontal set up is perfect for watercolor painting.
Tripod Mount: Anywhere™ Pochade Boxes are compatible with universal 1/4″ tripod mounts.
Palette: A high density plastic palette is included. Oil paints can be removed with solvents, and dry acrylic paint peels off. A tempered glass upgrade is available in grey or clear for item #00701.

How to set it up

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Accessories

Includes one u.go™ Cinch made from silicone. For use with glass palette upgrade or hanging tools. Side trays and additional items available.

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Reviews of New Wave U. Go Plein Air

A high efficiency box but limited paint storage

I have not used this box, but first impressions are quite good. The friction hinge is nice and there is a decent sized palette. Combined with its low weight, this pochade box is towards the top on my palette area to weight efficiency ratio. One major flaw I see with the box though is the… Read more “A high efficiency box but limited paint storage”

Barry Raybould