I need something relatively cheap without a whole bunch of sawing involved. Preferably adjustable but not necessary.
2007-03-24 18:34:39 · 5 answers · asked by lakeoor 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I do most of my work on the computer. It's the digital age. Just kidding.
I have a drafting table at home. It is made out of an old 3'x5' countertop that a restaurant was going to throw out. But it good shape. They were just remodeling. I have a parallel bar. Actually two. One 4' bar (the extra foot is nice, I keep holders for pens, markers, etc when not tilted up) on the countertop which a made a frame for, and smaller 3' on a 2x3 board. Nice for working on smaller drawings and portable. Get a mat from a art supply store, they are green on side and white on the side. I prefer the green side up, for contrast against white paper, especially when you have an overlay.
The frame for the countertop is scrap lumber, really simple, box with legs. You can get some hinges for the front, attach some support rods on the back, when you pull the back up it latches.
No reason to spend a lot of money on it. If you can find an old countertop. I like the countertop, because it is laminate on particle board. Won't warp or twist. It is heavy and sturdy. But definitely need the mat.
Good luck
2007-03-25 05:37:14 · answer #1 · answered by robling_dwrdesign 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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They aren't that expensive!
Go buy one, and put it together!
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2007-03-24 21:42:45 · answer #5 · answered by John H 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Darn, you'll need one to draw out the design... sorry.
2007-03-24 18:37:12 · answer #6 · answered by madbaldscotsman 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
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2007-03-24 18:41:26 · answer #7 · answered by Intelfem7 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋