Drafting Tables / Workspace
4yr
Nanna Skytte
Hello everyone
I am looking for a new drafting table.
Mine is broken and can no longer raise and lower the tabletop at an angle.
I thought it might be fun to hear if there are any models you could recommend.
I would also like to see your workspace, if you think it could be fun to share.
Here's mine as it is right now.
There is not much space and it have some wood that bothers my knees.
But it is great to have my materials within easy reach :)
4yr
Right now I'm using a desktop book stand and a clear plastic sheet I found around the house. Since I don't really have enough space for a proper workspace right now, I just use one of those small foldable tables and set it up near my bed. It's not much, but it works well so far! I like how accessible your materials are in your workspace :)
4yr
Nanna, your table looks fine, but I would definitely remove the wood that blocks your knees from going under the desk.
Honestly any table top is good enough for me. Sometimes I'll just draw at my computer desk and lean a drawing board against the edge of the table while the bottom of the board rests on my thighs.
When I'm filming I have a $100 drafting table I bought 8 years ago at Dick Blick art store.
Nanna Skytte
4yr
Looks awesome Stan I like your light setup. thanks for sharing :D
It can get pretty dark during the vinter month.
Thats good advise - I often move to the livingroom with my drawing board and use it as you describe, or leaning it on another chair sometimes :)
Hope to get myself a new one soon. ^^
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4yr
I made myself a floor desk because standing and sitting desks are lame. Except yours. Yours is good 😋
And then I throw the cheap, Hobby Lobby drafting table on top when I want to draw. Having the computer on a monitor arm allows me to bring the reference images pretty high over the desk.
4yr
Waooo!! Thats amazing! I love it. looks really cozy ;)
sadly, I think my legs would fall asleep after some time sitting on them! Hahar...
