Tilting drafting table parts

[Kansas City Fireslayer]

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

[Wild Turkey]

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-drafti...e-hardware

something like this?

Search Craigslist -  I've seen several listed for sale.

[chips ahoy]

Also try Lee Valley hardware.


Mel

[Lynden]

Does your friend want antique or reproduction parts? Here are some ideas.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B10MKDI/ref...83733&th=1 -- use the rings and knobs from a cheap table

https://www.wayfair.com/Studio-Designs-V...gK6_PD_BwE -- ditto

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Mid-Cen...SwLJ9aEErM -- wait for an affordable antique base to be listed on eBay

http://www.synergiearts.com/antique-draf...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

[Arlin Eastman]

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.