Traditional sign painters and artists tool measures 33.86 inches in length.Maulstick  is made of solid beech  wood . Beech is oiled for protection. Hand made in the Ukraine.

The Maulstick

The Artristic mahl stick  is an invaluable tool used by painters when doing fine detail art work and lettering. The use of a Mahl stick prevents smudging surrounding artwork while providing a brace for consistent steadiness and balance. This is especially useful for artists with unsteadiness as much more accuracy and precision can be attained with this classic tool. The Mahl stick can be used by both right and left handed artists.
To use the Mahl Stick:
The Maulstick  is used by artists to support their hands when working on small details of a painting. Stable hand position while working. Protecting clothes from paint. Original products.
We sell a custom-made, calibrated scale that has a number of advantages:
1. Material treated with oil. Strong and durable wood.
2. The size of the reach of the mast is 17  inches, the distance from the picture is up to 5 cm (variable), it is possible to change the length, reduce it by up to 50% of the length.
3. Two methods of fastening: Basic - in the corner of the picture with a small spot of contact and Additional (clamp with a pine support bar), at the end of the picture without contact with the working surface.
4. “Wing nuts” are installed on two joints of the mast, with the help of which you can quickly, without special tools, regulate the applied force for the movement of the mast.