Friday, October 12, 2007

Do you have one of these?


My new studio space is so much smaller than the stuff I want to put in it, so I am re-evaluating my needs and have decided to get a drawing table for my workstation to replace both of my plastic folding tables/padded door ironing surface. My padded door is really big, 32x86".
All of these tilt from flat or zero degrees to at least 45 degrees and can be lowered or raised to stand or sit at comfortably. I should be able to iron on the surface (with a homemade pad of some kind) or paint on it too. The surface is melamine on all of them.
Price really shouldn't matter but some are very expensive and I must pay for shipping, while others are really cheap and come with free shipping. Since I am not able to sit at any of them online, I will defer to you, dear reader, and see what you have to say.
It will be especially helpful if you already own one, or have at least had the kind similar to these.
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6 comments:

  1. Anonymous10:15 AM

    I have the model that is second from the top. It has a tray that attaches to the side which I find invaluable for storing the little things that you want at your finger tips. I've used it for doing mixed media pieces and love it, love it, love it. Sadly, it's current life is serving as storage while I'm distracted by other work. There is a project buried there and will one day see the light of day!!

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  2. Anonymous10:39 AM

    I have something similar to the largest picture. It folds flat against the wall if you want to go to the trouble of breaking it down (I don't). I've had it for 20 years and it's held up great.

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  3. I have what I think is the bottom one. It does all the things you mention and is very sturdy and well made. I paid around $150. for it about 22 years ago and it is still as sturdy as ever. Got it from a catalog for architects office supplies & furniture. I think it's really a drafting table. It takes a real beating since it is usually loaded down with mountains of stuff. Worth every penny.

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  4. Anonymous11:14 AM

    I don't know if you need it to tilt, but I have two tables that I got at IKEA. You can get either locking castors or legs that extend up and down as the base. The casters are pretty convenient when you need to move the table.

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  5. Anonymous11:36 AM

    Hmmm, a visit to your local Lowes' maybe? Using melmine boards, you can easily construct a table on wheels to your perfect height. I built a serger table out of 16" boards. I also have a rolling worktable built from 1x3's. The top lifts off and can be changed - the 2 foot by 4 foot surface works well.

    I am a bit concerned about ironing on the drafting tables pictured. Lots of heat/steam can really damage them. Of course, if you can obtain homosote then cut a sheet to fit the top, top with a layer of tin foil shiny side down, then a dense bat, cover with twill and stretch/staple to homosote. Now you have a great lift off ironing surface (you can stamp on it as well).
    Marty in SC

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  6. I have the one on the bottom, well almost. Rescued from a dumpster! Mine has big feet on the bottom not connected front to back and of all things, the melamine is PURPLE. tilts and moved to standing height. 36x48 thereabout.

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