Drawing\Drafting board needed any recommendations??

[nigel1210]

Hi!

I'm looking for a drawing/drafting board, not sure on a3 or a2 yet. But there are so many makes just wondering if anybody had any recommenatons?

Been looking at these:

Staedtler Mars A3 Drawing Board

Rotring Designer Drawing Board Folds Flat 610x660mm A2 Ref S0213920 - Office 365 UK

Any suggestions welcome

[rossable]

i wouldn't choose either of those.

i always like to stand when working at an art table and those look like you just wt them on a regular desk. too short.
they also look a little bit small. what if you need to do work on a B or C sized sheet.

i would suggest you get a manual t-square, compass, triangles (60-30 & 45). having the mechanical ones attached will cause frustration because inevitably they will get in the way.
manual tools are far easier to remove though a little cumbersome to use in the beginning.

i would also suggest you get a self-healing surface for your table to protect it and keep your art from being ruined from groves and the like on the board.