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Tilting drafting table parts - Kansas City Fireslayer - 01-29-2018
I’m trying to help a friend find a kit or hardware for building an industrial style drafting table. The table top itself will tilt on the semi circular guides. Does anyone know a source for these parts?
Thanks
RE: Tilting drafting table parts - Wild Turkey - 01-29-2018
(01-29-2018, 02:43 PM)Kansas City Fireslayer Wrote: I’m trying to help a friend find a kit or hardware for building an industrial style drafting table. The table top itself will tilt on the semi circular guides. Does anyone know a source for these parts?
Thanks
http://www.rockler.com/adjustable-drafting-table-hardware
something like this?
Search Craigslist - I've seen several listed for sale.
RE: Tilting drafting table parts - chips ahoy - 01-30-2018
Also try Lee Valley hardware.
Mel
RE: Tilting drafting table parts - Lynden - 01-31-2018
Does your friend want antique or reproduction parts? Here are some ideas.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B10MKDI/ref=asc_df_B00BSY01QU5355280/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=394997&creativeASIN=B00BSY01QU&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167132331738&hvpos=1o18&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13880077547042192524&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031644&hvtargid=pla-273833583733&th=1 -- use the rings and knobs from a cheap table
https://www.wayfair.com/Studio-Designs-Vintage-Drafting-Table-13304-L32-K~SZT1192.html?refid=GX174901490523-SZT1192_10469277&device=c&ptid=424061934914&targetid=aud-352581794606:pla-424061934914&PiID%5B%5D=10469277&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhe2AseeC2QIVzGx-Ch2VPwj0EAQYAyABEgK6_PD_BwE -- ditto
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Mid-Century-Frederick-Post-Tubular-Aluminum-48-Drafting-Table-Base/162762334488?hash=item25e5642118:g:zygAAOSwLJ9aEErM -- wait for an affordable antique base to be listed on eBay
http://www.synergiearts.com/antique-drafting-table-ideas/vintage-drafting-table-arm/ -- have a metalworking shop make the rings -- use reproduction knobs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3VaNbmthqo -- make the rings from wood -- completed table shows at end of video
RE: Tilting drafting table parts - Arlin Eastman - 01-31-2018
To raise the table or lower it does not need any hardware.
Just take a white oak 1x2 and route a 1/4" hole thru the center about 14" long and put a 1/4" bolt with know and you can lower or raise it from there. I built mine like that when I taken drafting in school in the early 80's. Also make sure you can a smooth firm rubber mat to put on the top so it makes it easier to tape the paper and allows easier marking to.