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Posted by John on September 18, 2009, 11:57 am
Here is a link to something that I have been thinking about doing for
a long time. The genesis of the idea is the need to fit different work
areas into a too small and already overcrowded workspace.
The items needed. 1. A layout table, to hold the cut pieces of fabric
for use in quilting or clothing construction 2. A surface that can act
as a writing surface for letter writing, and other communication
endeavors. 3. A surface that can act as a sewing table for the use of
a Serger for clothing construction. 4. A surface that can act as a
drawing table with an inclined surface for Calligraphy, Drawing, and
Designs of patterns, and other sewing or art related needs. What I
came up with is something that will fill all those needs and still fit
within the available space. The first picture is of the table itself,
at rest, so to speak. Underneath it is a height adjustable stool that
will accommodate all of the usage height needs, and still fit in under
the table when not needed. To the rear of the stool is the most
interesting element of this whole project. It is the drafting unit
that is stored under there when not in use.
The second picture is of the drafting unit itself, shown in the closed
position laying on top of my cutting table. The third picture shows
the drafting unit in the open position on the same cutting table. The
final picture shows the drafting unit in place and ready for use. The
drafting unit has extension lips that fit over the front and back of
the table top and keep the whole thing from shifting around while in
use, but still allows easy placement or removal. The storage
compartment, at the rear of the drafting unit, can accommodate items
of need during drafting or calligraphy, or drawing. It has a hinged
top to act as a surface for the placement of the task lamp to shine
over the work surface from above. The space on either side of the
drafting unit, on the table top itself, provides a flat surface for
inks, pens, or other things what would need to be kept level. I think
this solves one of the biggest problems I have had with utilizing a
small space with multi-faceted needs. The table itself is 42" wide a
22" deep x 30" tall. The drafting unit is 30" wide x 19" tall. The
height adjustable stool goes from 18" up to 26" and is pneumatic and
infinitely variable. An altogether successful solution to my needs,
for a multifunctional work space.
Enjoy,
http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor33/OtherItemsOfInterest#5382822065393477522
John
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Posted by Dr. Zachary Smith on September 18, 2009, 12:45 pm
Yeah, but is all that "traditional"?
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> Here is a link to something that I have been thinking about doing for
> a long time. The genesis of the idea is the need to fit different work
> areas into a too small and already overcrowded workspace.
> The items needed. 1. A layout table, to hold the cut pieces of fabric
> for use in quilting or clothing construction 2. A surface that can act
> as a writing surface for letter writing, and other communication
> endeavors. 3. A surface that can act as a sewing table for the use of
> a Serger for clothing construction. 4. A surface that can act as a
> drawing table with an inclined surface for Calligraphy, Drawing, and
> Designs of patterns, and other sewing or art related needs. What I
> came up with is something that will fill all those needs and still fit
> within the available space. The first picture is of the table itself,
> at rest, so to speak. Underneath it is a height adjustable stool that
> will accommodate all of the usage height needs, and still fit in under
> the table when not needed. To the rear of the stool is the most
> interesting element of this whole project. It is the drafting unit
> that is stored under there when not in use.
> The second picture is of the drafting unit itself, shown in the closed
> position laying on top of my cutting table. The third picture shows
> the drafting unit in the open position on the same cutting table. The
> final picture shows the drafting unit in place and ready for use. The
> drafting unit has extension lips that fit over the front and back of
> the table top and keep the whole thing from shifting around while in
> use, but still allows easy placement or removal. The storage
> compartment, at the rear of the drafting unit, can accommodate items
> of need during drafting or calligraphy, or drawing. It has a hinged
> top to act as a surface for the placement of the task lamp to shine
> over the work surface from above. The space on either side of the
> drafting unit, on the table top itself, provides a flat surface for
> inks, pens, or other things what would need to be kept level. I think
> this solves one of the biggest problems I have had with utilizing a
> small space with multi-faceted needs. The table itself is 42" wide a
> 22" deep x 30" tall. The drafting unit is 30" wide x 19" tall. The
> height adjustable stool goes from 18" up to 26" and is pneumatic and
> infinitely variable. An altogether successful solution to my needs,
> for a multifunctional work space.
> Enjoy,
> http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor33/OtherItemsOfInterest#538282206...
> John
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Posted by John on September 18, 2009, 2:03 pm
wrote:
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> Yeah, but is all that "traditional"?
> > Here is a link to something that I have been thinking about doing for
> > a long time. The genesis of the idea is the need to fit different work
> > areas into a too small and already overcrowded workspace.
> > The items needed. 1. A layout table, to hold the cut pieces of fabric
> > for use in quilting or clothing construction 2. A surface that can act
> > as a writing surface for letter writing, and other communication
> > endeavors. 3. A surface that can act as a sewing table for the use of
> > a Serger for clothing construction. 4. A surface that can act as a
> > drawing table with an inclined surface for Calligraphy, Drawing, and
> > Designs of patterns, and other sewing or art related needs. What I
> > came up with is something that will fill all those needs and still fit
> > within the available space. The first picture is of the table itself,
> > at rest, so to speak. Underneath it is a height adjustable stool that
> > will accommodate all of the usage height needs, and still fit in under
> > the table when not needed. To the rear of the stool is the most
> > interesting element of this whole project. It is the drafting unit
> > that is stored under there when not in use.
> > The second picture is of the drafting unit itself, shown in the closed
> > position laying on top of my cutting table. The third picture shows
> > the drafting unit in the open position on the same cutting table. The
> > final picture shows the drafting unit in place and ready for use. The
> > drafting unit has extension lips that fit over the front and back of
> > the table top and keep the whole thing from shifting around while in
> > use, but still allows easy placement or removal. The storage
> > compartment, at the rear of the drafting unit, can accommodate items
> > of need during drafting or calligraphy, or drawing. It has a hinged
> > top to act as a surface for the placement of the task lamp to shine
> > over the work surface from above. The space on either side of the
> > drafting unit, on the table top itself, provides a flat surface for
> > inks, pens, or other things what would need to be kept level. I think
> > this solves one of the biggest problems I have had with utilizing a
> > small space with multi-faceted needs. The table itself is 42" wide a
> > 22" deep x 30" tall. The drafting unit is 30" wide x 19" tall. The
> > height adjustable stool goes from 18" up to 26" and is pneumatic and
> > infinitely variable. An altogether successful solution to my needs,
> > for a multifunctional work space.
> > Enjoy,
> >http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor33/OtherItemsOfInterest#538282206...
> > John
The drafting board. Being as how it is put together with hand cut
dovetails and hand cut tongue and groove breadboard ends on the
inclined board. I would say, in the broad sense, yes, it is
traditional. The hardware, for raising and locking it, are used on
table end boards that allow for making an extension for an existing
table top. That has been used at least since the 18th century. The
table is assembled with hand cut Mortise and Tenon joints, also, that
alone, probably makes it more traditional than anything I have seen on
offer in the drafting catalogs. No plywood or other "modern"
assemblage was used. Just solid board, joined in the time honored
tradition of hand craftsmanship. Your opinion may vary of course, as
I am sure you probably have one.
John
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Posted by Roberta on September 18, 2009, 1:07 pm
So nifty! So pretty too!
Roberta in D
On Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:57:32 -0700 (PDT), John
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>Here is a link to something that I have been thinking about doing for
>a long time. The genesis of the idea is the need to fit different work
>areas into a too small and already overcrowded workspace.
>The items needed. 1. A layout table, to hold the cut pieces of fabric
>for use in quilting or clothing construction 2. A surface that can act
>as a writing surface for letter writing, and other communication
>endeavors. 3. A surface that can act as a sewing table for the use of
>a Serger for clothing construction. 4. A surface that can act as a
>drawing table with an inclined surface for Calligraphy, Drawing, and
>Designs of patterns, and other sewing or art related needs. What I
>came up with is something that will fill all those needs and still fit
>within the available space. The first picture is of the table itself,
>at rest, so to speak. Underneath it is a height adjustable stool that
>will accommodate all of the usage height needs, and still fit in under
>the table when not needed. To the rear of the stool is the most
>interesting element of this whole project. It is the drafting unit
>that is stored under there when not in use.
>The second picture is of the drafting unit itself, shown in the closed
>position laying on top of my cutting table. The third picture shows
>the drafting unit in the open position on the same cutting table. The
>final picture shows the drafting unit in place and ready for use. The
>drafting unit has extension lips that fit over the front and back of
>the table top and keep the whole thing from shifting around while in
>use, but still allows easy placement or removal. The storage
>compartment, at the rear of the drafting unit, can accommodate items
>of need during drafting or calligraphy, or drawing. It has a hinged
>top to act as a surface for the placement of the task lamp to shine
>over the work surface from above. The space on either side of the
>drafting unit, on the table top itself, provides a flat surface for
>inks, pens, or other things what would need to be kept level. I think
>this solves one of the biggest problems I have had with utilizing a
>small space with multi-faceted needs. The table itself is 42" wide a
>22" deep x 30" tall. The drafting unit is 30" wide x 19" tall. The
>height adjustable stool goes from 18" up to 26" and is pneumatic and
>infinitely variable. An altogether successful solution to my needs,
>for a multifunctional work space.
>Enjoy,
>http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor33/OtherItemsOfInterest#5382822065393477522
>John
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Posted by Edna Pearl on September 18, 2009, 3:24 pm
Oh, man could I ever use a table like that. Beautiful!
EP
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> Here is a link to something that I have been thinking about doing for
> a long time. The genesis of the idea is the need to fit different work
> areas into a too small and already overcrowded workspace.
> The items needed. 1. A layout table, to hold the cut pieces of fabric
> for use in quilting or clothing construction 2. A surface that can act
> as a writing surface for letter writing, and other communication
> endeavors. 3. A surface that can act as a sewing table for the use of
> a Serger for clothing construction. 4. A surface that can act as a
> drawing table with an inclined surface for Calligraphy, Drawing, and
> Designs of patterns, and other sewing or art related needs. What I
> came up with is something that will fill all those needs and still fit
> within the available space. The first picture is of the table itself,
> at rest, so to speak. Underneath it is a height adjustable stool that
> will accommodate all of the usage height needs, and still fit in under
> the table when not needed. To the rear of the stool is the most
> interesting element of this whole project. It is the drafting unit
> that is stored under there when not in use.
> The second picture is of the drafting unit itself, shown in the closed
> position laying on top of my cutting table. The third picture shows
> the drafting unit in the open position on the same cutting table. The
> final picture shows the drafting unit in place and ready for use. The
> drafting unit has extension lips that fit over the front and back of
> the table top and keep the whole thing from shifting around while in
> use, but still allows easy placement or removal. The storage
> compartment, at the rear of the drafting unit, can accommodate items
> of need during drafting or calligraphy, or drawing. It has a hinged
> top to act as a surface for the placement of the task lamp to shine
> over the work surface from above. The space on either side of the
> drafting unit, on the table top itself, provides a flat surface for
> inks, pens, or other things what would need to be kept level. I think
> this solves one of the biggest problems I have had with utilizing a
> small space with multi-faceted needs. The table itself is 42" wide a
> 22" deep x 30" tall. The drafting unit is 30" wide x 19" tall. The
> height adjustable stool goes from 18" up to 26" and is pneumatic and
> infinitely variable. An altogether successful solution to my needs,
> for a multifunctional work space.
> Enjoy,
> http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor33/OtherItemsOfInterest#5382822065393477522
> John
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> a long time. The genesis of the idea is the need to fit different work
> areas into a too small and already overcrowded workspace.
> The items needed. 1. A layout table, to hold the cut pieces of fabric
> for use in quilting or clothing construction 2. A surface that can act
> as a writing surface for letter writing, and other communication
> endeavors. 3. A surface that can act as a sewing table for the use of
> a Serger for clothing construction. 4. A surface that can act as a
> drawing table with an inclined surface for Calligraphy, Drawing, and
> Designs of patterns, and other sewing or art related needs. What I
> came up with is something that will fill all those needs and still fit
> within the available space. The first picture is of the table itself,
> at rest, so to speak. Underneath it is a height adjustable stool that
> will accommodate all of the usage height needs, and still fit in under
> the table when not needed. To the rear of the stool is the most
> interesting element of this whole project. It is the drafting unit
> that is stored under there when not in use.
> The second picture is of the drafting unit itself, shown in the closed
> position laying on top of my cutting table. The third picture shows
> the drafting unit in the open position on the same cutting table. The
> final picture shows the drafting unit in place and ready for use. The
> drafting unit has extension lips that fit over the front and back of
> the table top and keep the whole thing from shifting around while in
> use, but still allows easy placement or removal. The storage
> compartment, at the rear of the drafting unit, can accommodate items
> of need during drafting or calligraphy, or drawing. It has a hinged
> top to act as a surface for the placement of the task lamp to shine
> over the work surface from above. The space on either side of the
> drafting unit, on the table top itself, provides a flat surface for
> inks, pens, or other things what would need to be kept level. I think
> this solves one of the biggest problems I have had with utilizing a
> small space with multi-faceted needs. The table itself is 42" wide a
> 22" deep x 30" tall. The drafting unit is 30" wide x 19" tall. The
> height adjustable stool goes from 18" up to 26" and is pneumatic and
> infinitely variable. An altogether successful solution to my needs,
> for a multifunctional work space.
> Enjoy,
> http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor33/OtherItemsOfInterest#538282206...
> John