After another decade of abuse I need to replace the cover on my drafting table. Unfortunately Alvin is finished and I can't find Vyco / Borco anywhere, everyone is out of stock.
Does anyone have a source for this material? Or a leftover from a roll they wouldn't mind parting with? Or an alternate material to use? Does anyone here even know what Vyco is (was)?
SneakyPete
Feb 26, 21 11:36 am
Good morning, Miles. It's good to see you.
My drafting board hasn't seen a new drawing layer in decades, and it makes me sad to hear I may never be able to finally get around to replacing it.
How's life in NY?
gibbost
Feb 26, 21 11:40 am
I think Pacific Arc is trying to fill the void after Alvin closed up shop. I believe PA has rolls you can cut to size or specific sizes available. Good luck.
Have you tried finding out where architecture schools are directing their students? These are still common mandatory first-year materials. I wasn't in school that long ago, the student union would normally speak directly with 1-2 local art supply stores a few weeks before the start of classes to ensure they were stocking enough for the upcoming rush.
Everyday Architect
Feb 26, 21 12:08 pm
Last one I bought was back in 2009(?). I let it go with my drafting table I sold to a SE back in 2016 when I needed to make the home office into a nursery.
Sad that all these drafting material companies are fading away. Hoping that Miles doesn't fade back into the forums only to ask for drafting materials.
Wood Guy
Feb 26, 21 12:17 pm
Waltzing in here like it hasn't been a year since we've heard from you...
I don't know where to find new board covers but I have a homemade board with a vinyl cover that I don't use and would be happy to have put to good use.
I tossed out my mayline and cover less than a year ago. Was badly damaged tho. Don't think I've seen borco in for ever.
urbanity
Feb 26, 21 1:08 pm
hoppers drafting furniture
b3tadine[sutures]
Feb 26, 21 1:20 pm
I have it. Send me an email.
Miles Jaffe
Feb 27, 21 10:05 am
Hi 'Pete - Absurdity is the new reality.
gibbost - Inquiry sent, we'll see if they have anything.
Bench - Archie students are allowed to use pencils!?
EA - Miss me?
Wood Guy - I prefer to sashay.
thisisnot a good source, one small size available.
Non - Mayline rules.
urbanity - nice link to used drafting supplies. That got me on a Mayline parts search: "This item is currently out of stock". Feeling really old now.
thanks b3ta.
archanonymous
Mar 1, 21 11:03 am
Try Guiry's - they are a small mini-chain of art supply/ drafting/ paint stores in Colorado... they might have old stock they would look at for you. The one I always went to had a cavernous dusty basement with all sorts of drafting stuff in it. I tried to look on their website but it's essentially useless, best to just call!
After another decade of abuse I need to replace the cover on my drafting table. Unfortunately Alvin is finished and I can't find Vyco / Borco anywhere, everyone is out of stock.
Does anyone have a source for this material? Or a leftover from a roll they wouldn't mind parting with? Or an alternate material to use? Does anyone here even know what Vyco is (was)?
Good morning, Miles. It's good to see you.
My drafting board hasn't seen a new drawing layer in decades, and it makes me sad to hear I may never be able to finally get around to replacing it.
How's life in NY?
I think Pacific Arc is trying to fill the void after Alvin closed up shop. I believe PA has rolls you can cut to size or specific sizes available. Good luck.
https://www.pacificarc.us/products/drawing-papers-and-surfaces
He's alive!
Have you tried finding out where architecture schools are directing their students? These are still common mandatory first-year materials. I wasn't in school that long ago, the student union would normally speak directly with 1-2 local art supply stores a few weeks before the start of classes to ensure they were stocking enough for the upcoming rush.
Last one I bought was back in 2009(?). I let it go with my drafting table I sold to a SE back in 2016 when I needed to make the home office into a nursery.
Sad that all these drafting material companies are fading away. Hoping that Miles doesn't fade back into the forums only to ask for drafting materials.
Waltzing in here like it hasn't been a year since we've heard from you...
I don't know where to find new board covers but I have a homemade board with a vinyl cover that I don't use and would be happy to have put to good use.
https://www.artsupply.com/view...
I have also stacked and taped down 2-3 sheets of mylar drafting film to make a substitute board cover.
https://www.artsupply.com/alvin/vyco.htm
Hi Miles, welcome back.
I tossed out my mayline and cover less than a year ago. Was badly damaged tho. Don't think I've seen borco in for ever.
hoppers drafting furniture
I have it. Send me an email.
Hi 'Pete - Absurdity is the new reality.
gibbost - Inquiry sent, we'll see if they have anything.
Bench - Archie students are allowed to use pencils!?
EA - Miss me?
Wood Guy - I prefer to sashay.
thisisnot a good source, one small size available.
Non - Mayline rules.
urbanity - nice link to used drafting supplies. That got me on a Mayline parts search: "This item is currently out of stock". Feeling really old now.
thanks b3ta.
Try Guiry's - they are a small mini-chain of art supply/ drafting/ paint stores in Colorado... they might have old stock they would look at for you. The one I always went to had a cavernous dusty basement with all sorts of drafting stuff in it. I tried to look on their website but it's essentially useless, best to just call!
Lovely to see you Miles!
Hi Miles
I found some listed as available at
https://www.draftingsuppliesde...
Now that I see it is not available anywhere... I'm going to recover my table now, and not wait.
Still in stock, apprently. They took my money, anyway. Thanks.