Covering for Drafting Table

Discussion in 'Education' started by Robert Miller, Feb 5, 2004.

  1. Robert Miller
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    Robert Miller Junior Member

    I am using a 37" x 60" surface for a drafting table. The Melamine surface has a very fine grain impressed in it. I am surprised to find that I am getting subtle print-through of this grain in my pencil lines.

    I've notice advertisements for a covering for drafting tables - "Borco", or equivalent. Is this the best solution? Is anyone using this stuff? Is it a pleasant drawing surface to work on, that also results in good solid lines?

    Any thoughts and experiences will be appreciated.
    Thanks.

    Robert
     
    Robert Miller, Feb 5, 2004
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  2. Stu waring
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    Borco board cover (or vinyl drafting board cover) is the all-around ideal drafting surface. It not only gives the best line quality, but is easy to clean and is self healing when you trim paper on it with an X-Acto knife. Borco board cover is expensive, something like $120.00 to cover a standard drawing board but it will last many years.
     
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  4. CDBarry
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    Another option is to get the nearly clear vinyl stuff, then just secure the top. Then you can slide stuff under the clear stuff and trace it.
     
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  6. edneu
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    I use the Borco cover and it is very good. It is a bit difficult for me to get it taped down without lumps but once it is down I think you will like it alot. You just tape down the perimeter as was said above. They sell special (two sided) tape for drafting board covers but I think any high adhesion thin two sided tape would work. It does produce an excellent drawing surface.
     
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