Re: Ot: Question about Drawing surfaces.
- From: Patti <Patti@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:45:27 +0100
The architectural drafting table that I had when I was designing gardens for 10 years had variable inclination through 90°, from vertical to horizontal. I mostly used mine at a fairly high angle - perhaps 45 to 50. My horizontal ruler was attached to the table frame and could easily be locked into position temporarily - for doing a lot on the same line eg paving slabs. I can't remember the exact mechanism of the angle fixing, but it worked very well. It was white melamine or some such, with a metal frame (though I expect yours will be made of wood).
I was sorry to get rid of mine, but I didn't have the space to keep it, once I retired - and having two sewing machines, more in use than before retirement!
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In message <302ace01-0585-412c-ba64-dfc48122de84@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, John <fixedgearhead@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes
I am in the process of building myself a table top workstation, with
an inclined drawing/drafting work surface. I have constructed the unit
itself and now I am at the stage of having to consider how much of an
angle or angles should I give to this thing. I have, in the past,
always used the flat table top surface to accomplish what I wanted to
do, but this seemed to be an interesting way to explore various
options. I was wondering if any of you knowledgeable people had any
ideas as to the industry standard for the incline of the surface that
you are working on. It is my thought, that this is probably a personal
choice sort of thing, but I would be interested to know if there is an
industry standard to do the various types of drawing disciplines. I
have looked at the commercially available units like I am doing, and
they seem to be anywhere from slightly inclined, and up to 45 degrees.
That last one seems rather extreme, to me, but I am sure there is a
use for that particular incline. It would be helpful, from the
woodworking standpoint, if I could narrow it down to a useful range of
angles, as that makes the whole thing less complex to make. If not,
then I can do the full range of degree variations, and be happy
knowing that I have unlimited choices, if that is important. The
various uses are; Drawing, Architectural Drafting, Calligraphy,
Sketching, and any other thing that I am unable to think of at this
time. How is that for a broad range of choices? Any and all informed
opinions will be greatly appreciated, and will be given careful
consideration. I am sure there are many creative people here who have
such experience with doing the type of thing I am planing to do, and
will be full of knowledge as to what is best, at least for
themselves.
Thanks,
John
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