Jacob
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Where can I buy this green vinyl stuff, or any recommendations something equivalent, for nice drawing surface on an old wooden drawing board?

Thanks for that. Checked out prices but high, so I've gone for a cheapo new board instead. Was nice though that green stuff I've had it beforeWhat size?
A1 is the largest size listed in the link above.
I was wondering if whatever a self-healing cutting mat is made from is of the appropriate texture and hardness. Cutting mats are available in nominal A0 size (which, if my A4 one is anything to go by, means they will accommodate the stated size with a small border around all four edges).
Another couple of possibilities:
https://www.thebigorchard.com/papyroboard-board-covering/specifications/ (largest is A0X 1500 x 920)
https://www.actonstat.com/art-drawing-boards/asapboardcov (50 x 36 inch)