Drafting table design point

I put myself thru slinging lead.

Spent a lot of time bent over the layout table.

Had a callus on my right hand middle finger from holding those drafting pencils.

Since printing was the standard on drawings, got to the point where I forgot how to form script letters because I didn't write anything anymore, I printed it.

Today, I type.

Time moves on.

Lew

LOL... My hand writing was terrible untill I started lettering sheets and drawing in school. Magically my script hand writing transformed into a rather "Girly" looking style. My printing was emaculate.

Today...If I try I can do pretty good.

I have been off the group for a few days. Tell me more about a "drawing board cover".

SteveP.

I have looked at hinges that ratchet a numerous angles. I may look at something like that in order to provide more then one work angle.

SteveP.

I am working on a table that folds down off the wall. The rear of the table has dowels riding in a dadoe and a pair of staggered legs that fold down at the front. When it is out of the way only 4" of my shop is lost.

The only thing this drafting newbie has not figured out yet is:

is there a good/better/best angle of inclination at which to work.

Drawing board covers are a multi-layer vinyl material with "self healing" qualities - they will recover nicely from compass holes and small cuts. However, I would not recommend extensive cutting as this will soon damage the cover and the cut marks will affect drawing.

I believe Alvin makes one and you should be able to pick it up at most engineering/drafting supply stores (if any still exist). I have been doing all of my drafting on a computer for the last 15 years and haven't had the occasion to got to a supply store in that time. But then again, there's always the internet.

HTH Bill

Thanks. I should probably look into these as I design the table.

SteveP.

Borco.