Thank you! This is my favorite kind of place... I thought they were all gone by now, at least in my neck o' the woods.
Oct 19, 20 10:32 pm ·
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atelier nobody
I don't think the LA location has all the goodies, but the Rancho store still has various NOS stuff like jewel tip tech pens (or at least they still did last time I was there - it's been a while). If you happen to still use a pen plotter, they're the only game in town for replacement points.
If you are in the Denver area, I have one I haven't listed yet (there are two, and I'm keeping one). It's a solid hardwood 1960's type with flat drawer and side drawers. Bigger than 3x5 though. Don't know, but remember using E-size without a issue. Also adjustable tilt and parallel bar is mounted/undamaged. These came from my Dad's old firm and the last couple from what used to be a few dozen of them in the drafting pool. Basically, they were too cool to get rid of when we transitioned to CAD in the '80's, so they've been in the basement of the office. Now that I'm selling the building, its time to clear out stuff. It's a big boy... no idea how or who might ship something that large and heavy.
local piano movers + cube van and a shit-tonne of tie-down straps. Come on, do it. You asked and got the perfect response. Probably a first in the forum.
Furniture movers.... Never used one, but have received large deliveries (vanity cabinets, tub, etc.)
Oct 20, 20 11:52 am ·
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rcz1001
besides furniture movers, freight services does deliver stuff that is bulky or heavy that regular UPS (not UPS Freight), USPS, and Fedex will not deliver. It's considered freight load in that case. Just pointing out that. That's all for anyone thinking they might want to send such a bid bulky item like that.
I listed mine on craigslist and sold it to a sole-prop structural engineer about 4 years ago. It was one we got from someone who purchased it at a school district surplus sale years ago. Not sure if any local to you colleges or universities might have some still around at this point, but it might be worth making a few phone calls.
Did you find one? I’m in Los Angeles. Sherman Oaks to be exact. I have an Arnal Nelly for sale. Professional Italian drafting table. Originally $1,000. I’m selling it for $300.
Hello- I am checking out forums for advice on a 'neolt leonar' drafting table. It's quite a nice subject but I see it has been mentioned above so there's no harm in asking....
Is there a way to tighten the tilt mechanism controlled by the foot lever. I have one, but once it is tilted, and with the foot lever down - locked in place, it can be tilted back with only a small amount of pressure. The mechanism/springs/ are hidden within the legs so I don't know how to go about accessing or tinkering with it...... Has anybody got any experience on this?
Many thanks in advance if you can help. Thanks for now, A
What?? Do you think you are going to an aromatic massage retreat instead of an architecture school? Get a masonite hollow core door and a couple of supports (saw horses, file cabs, etc.) then, a parallel bar 42" min. and a borco board. this system is expandable and travels well. it is like a wheel and hard to improve it. if you want a tilt, put some books on one side. get serious instead of bringing in a fancy drafting table and looking like a tourist.*
If you want to do some pro wrestlin' moves and break your door over someone's head - go with the hollow core door. I personally like a solid core door so I'm able to use my drafting door after committing assault. If you want a portable drafting board go with a portable drafting board. The have handles so you can really whip 'em around at people.
I think I will persist in the repair of the table I already have before I craft an entirely new one using a masonite door , but it's nice to have a solid back-up plan - many thanks.
I wish I was a tourist in an aromatic massage retreat - that sounds amazing, definitely more relaxing that trying to fix the tilting mechanism of a (fancy) Italian industrial drafting table.
Drafting tables
I’m in the market for a drafting table...I want a good quality table, apx 3x5, reasonable price. Any recommendations?
why don't you have your favorite millwork or stone sub make one for you? All you need then is the paraliner to mount and a stand.
Look for a used Neolt Leonar or Arnal on Craigslist or Ebay.
If you're near Southern California, Hopper's.
What is this place? Never heard of it, but would like to know more. Googling takes me to Edward Hopper, which is fun, but...
Hopper's Used Office and Drafting Furniture, locations in Los Angeles and Rancho Cucamonga.
http://www.draftingfurniture.com/
Thank you! This is my favorite kind of place... I thought they were all gone by now, at least in my neck o' the woods.
I don't think the LA location has all the goodies, but the Rancho store still has various NOS stuff like jewel tip tech pens (or at least they still did last time I was there - it's been a while). If you happen to still use a pen plotter, they're the only game in town for replacement points.
Wood doors at Home Depot!
If you are in the Denver area, I have one I haven't listed yet (there are two, and I'm keeping one). It's a solid hardwood 1960's type with flat drawer and side drawers. Bigger than 3x5 though. Don't know, but remember using E-size without a issue. Also adjustable tilt and parallel bar is mounted/undamaged. These came from my Dad's old firm and the last couple from what used to be a few dozen of them in the drafting pool. Basically, they were too cool to get rid of when we transitioned to CAD in the '80's, so they've been in the basement of the office. Now that I'm selling the building, its time to clear out stuff. It's a big boy... no idea how or who might ship something that large and heavy.
Sounds perfect, damn wish I was in Colorado.
local piano movers + cube van and a shit-tonne of tie-down straps. Come on, do it. You asked and got the perfect response. Probably a first in the forum.
Furniture movers.... Never used one, but have received large deliveries (vanity cabinets, tub, etc.)
besides furniture movers, freight services does deliver stuff that is bulky or heavy that regular UPS (not UPS Freight), USPS, and Fedex will not deliver. It's considered freight load in that case. Just pointing out that. That's all for anyone thinking they might want to send such a bid bulky item like that.
I listed mine on craigslist and sold it to a sole-prop structural engineer about 4 years ago. It was one we got from someone who purchased it at a school district surplus sale years ago. Not sure if any local to you colleges or universities might have some still around at this point, but it might be worth making a few phone calls.
Did you find one? I’m in Los Angeles. Sherman Oaks to be exact. I have an Arnal Nelly for sale. Professional Italian drafting table. Originally $1,000. I’m selling it for $300.
Damn autocorrect. Arnal Neolt.
**ADVICE REQUEST**
Hello- I am checking out forums for advice on a 'neolt leonar' drafting table. It's quite a nice subject but I see it has been mentioned above so there's no harm in asking....
Is there a way to tighten the tilt mechanism controlled by the foot lever. I have one, but once it is tilted, and with the foot lever down - locked in place, it can be tilted back with only a small amount of pressure. The mechanism/springs/ are hidden within the legs so I don't know how to go about accessing or tinkering with it...... Has anybody got any experience on this?
Many thanks in advance if you can help. Thanks for now, A
**ADVICE**
What?? Do you think you are going to an aromatic massage retreat instead of an architecture school? Get a masonite hollow core door and a couple of supports (saw horses, file cabs, etc.) then, a parallel bar 42" min. and a borco board. this system is expandable and travels well. it is like a wheel and hard to improve it. if you want a tilt, put some books on one side. get serious instead of bringing in a fancy drafting table and looking like a tourist.*
* apply humor
Get a solid core door.
sure, $$ and heavier and harder to schlep around.
What about a pile of flatten-ed pizza boxes taped together with a few scrap plastic setsquares and some sharpies?
I like how the advice questions turn into slapstick on Archinect, ruthlessly destroying sound advice!!!!;;)))))
If you want to do some pro wrestlin' moves and break your door over someone's head - go with the hollow core door. I personally like a solid core door so I'm able to use my drafting door after committing assault. If you want a portable drafting board go with a portable drafting board. The have handles so you can really whip 'em around at people.
Chad, should we worry about you? ;))
Chad, why not go all the way? Just carry around two flimsy folding chair and a few 2x4s. Perfect for both quick drafting or the occasional WWE urge.
The 2x4 surface won't be flat enough.
I think I will persist in the repair of the table I already have before I craft an entirely new one using a masonite door , but it's nice to have a solid back-up plan - many thanks.
I wish I was a tourist in an aromatic massage retreat - that sounds amazing, definitely more relaxing that trying to fix the tilting mechanism of a (fancy) Italian industrial drafting table.
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