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Description
Built in-house by Drafting Equipment Warehouse, this portable drafting board comes with a Pacific Arc Professional Parallel Bar already installed and ready to use.
Board Features
- Available in 24" x 36" or 31" x 42"
- Solid core, satin finish white melamine drafting surface
- Foldaway legs with rubber feet for flat or angled use
- Rubber tractor feet grip the edge of tables for comfortable close working angles
- Foldaway comfort handle for easy transport
- 24" x 36" accommodates paper up to 22" x 34"
- 31" x 42" accommodates paper up to 24" x 36"
- Portable alternative to a full-size drafting table
- Ideal for students, architects, engineers, designers, and illustrators
Pacific Arc Professional Parallel Bar
- Professional quality top-mounted parallel straightedge system
- Smooth floating nylon roller operation for frictionless movement
- Retracting rollers lock the straightedge securely into position
- Raised acrylic inking edge helps reduce smearing while drawing
- Rigid phenolic and aluminum straightedge construction
- Smoother and more accurate than many under-mounted drafting bars
- Compatible with drafting paper, templates, scales, and other drafting tools
- Easy-to-follow installation instructions included
Optional Drawing Board Cover
- Reversible vinyl cover available as an add-on at checkout
- Installed by us with grey side up before shipping
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this drafting board fit on my desk?
The 24" x 36" board works well on most standard desks. The 31" x 42" board is larger and is usually better suited for a dedicated drafting workspace or large table.
What paper sizes does each drafting board accommodate?
The 24" x 36" board accommodates paper sizes up to approximately 22" x 34". The 31" x 42" board accommodates paper sizes up to approximately 24" x 36".
Why buy a top-mounted parallel bar?
A top-mounted parallel bar uses wires that run along the top and sides of the drafting surface rather than underneath it. Most users find top-mounted bars smoother, easier to use, and easier to adjust than under-mounted systems. They also tend to stay parallel more consistently over time.
What is the Vinyl Drafting Board Cover and do I need it?
Vyco/Borco was a professional-grade reversible vinyl drafting surface used for decades on drafting boards, but the original Vyco/Borco brand has been discontinued. Modern vinyl drawing board covers provide similar protection and a slightly cushioned drawing surface preferred by many drafters. We install the grey side facing up before shipping. While optional, a board cover is highly recommended for frequent drafting use because it helps protect the drawing surface, improves pencil performance and reduces glare.
How is this different from drafting boards commonly sold on Amazon?
We build these portable drafting boards in-house. This board uses a professional top-mounted parallel bar system with the wire mechanism mounted on the top and sides of the board rather than underneath it. Under-mounted systems commonly found on inexpensive drafting boards can feel imprecise and harder to operate.
Can replacement parts be ordered?
Yes. Replacement parts for the Pacific Arc parallel straightedge system, including hardware kits and rewiring kits, are available separately on our website.
