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?
Drawing board cover material
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Proper lino?
Just a thought.
Just a thought.
What 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)
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)
Jacob
What goes around comes around.
Or any recommendaztins for a cheapish desk top A1 size drawing board?
https://www.vistaplan-drawingmanagement.co.uk/product/trimline/
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 before
https://www.vistaplan-drawingmanagement.co.uk/product/trimline/
Back in the day my Dad's board was covered in the same pale green vinyl. It's lovely to draw on.
Self heal mat is a clever suggestion but (the ones I've used) lacks the silky smooth surface of the original.
Self heal mat is a clever suggestion but (the ones I've used) lacks the silky smooth surface of the original.
It certainly is. I spent the first 14 years of my working life producing detailed mechanical services drawings and plans for all sorts of projects on a similar board to the opening post. Still got all the bits 'n bobs, pens and stencils. I tried to move over to CAD but always reverted to the manual method which I could do quicker than faffing about with keyboard and mouse.
Try the vinyl stuff that is sold ( cut to length from a wide roll ) for covering table cloths, or for pic-nics. usually comes in patterned, but you can get clear and solid colours, also usually comes in soft and hard.Soft is close in "feel" to the original green that I have on my full size architects table.
If you can't get solid colour, you can always paint a matt pale green colour on the table before you add the clear vinyl over the top.Use matt paint because otherwise the vinyl may stick to it.The vinyl will have ripples if it has been rolled, but they will "relax out" after laying it flat for a few days.
If you can't get solid colour, you can always paint a matt pale green colour on the table before you add the clear vinyl over the top.Use matt paint because otherwise the vinyl may stick to it.The vinyl will have ripples if it has been rolled, but they will "relax out" after laying it flat for a few days.
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