Friday, July 31, 2009

Customize Your Drafting Tables

By Bart Icles

You do not have to be in engineering or architecture to find drafting tables useful. Nowadays, people find it convenient to use drafting table for a number of reasons. Some use it for reading purposes while others liken it to their personal or custom workstation.

The compact design and portability makes drafting tables valuable modern furniture. Across the ages, drafting tables have evolved in size, in composition, and in features. Modern day drafting tables have accessories to help in editing drawings, some with lighting amenities and some with electronic features to be hooked to computers alongside the usage of computer-aided designs.

If you are looking for a drafting table, here are some useful information and some tips to consider:

1. Make sure that you know how much space you have for it. Some drafting tables are conveniently adjustable in size and the space it occupies. You can even opt for one that you can easily fold if you're done using it.

2. You also need to check if the functions you intend for it requires mobility in the angle of its surface, or the height of the table.

3. If you need some lighting features, check out accessories you can attach, or some tables can be customized with lighted surface from the inside. If your purpose is for reading, some movable lamps can be quite convenient.

4. If you intend to use it for crafts, you may look for one that has a padded surface, or those made of durable materials that can withstand cutting tools or any equipment you might use.

Common and popular types of drafting tables include artist's tables, four-post tables, and professional tables. They all have different features, some can be tilted up to 90 degrees, some can be folded, and some of them come with features that help in drawings and editing designs.

Looking back, draftsmanship was considered a specialization during the Industrial Revolution. They were the tools of the trade, and those who were very skillful in draftsmanship prefer to work with a customized table for convenience and efficiency. Nowadays, drafting tables are made of durable and modern materials and they serve multiple purposes. With the advent of computer-aided designs, the utilization of these traditional furniture have expanded to serve day-to-day living.

In any case, the essential purposes remain the same. Drafting tables provide convenience, usability, reliability, functionality, and portability. If you're creative enough, you can find a basic type drafting table and accessorize it or have it customized to serve your needs.

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