Show Posts
1
Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique Single Pedestal Drafting Tables... are they sturdy and functional?
« on: March 16, 2010, 10:00:18 pm »
Thanks for all the replies!
Yes I do lean my forearms in, but no issue on paint - I have an easel for painting. This would primarily be used for preliminary drawings for pieces that would become paintings or sketches for computer finished illustrations mostly.
I did ask each of the sellers about what they thought and both of them assured me that it could handle the weight. But this is clearly because each table has a fairly large tripod base, not so thick wood and smaller than average drawing surface. And I guess my issue is now do I want such a small drawing surface. I do not have room for the super large double pedestal antique variety and I fear I will not have the strength to adjust the big ol' rusty things!
Hmmm... may have to go with the new variety. Not my favorite look!
Thanks again for all the input and I appreciate any further input, especially from anyone that might have personal experience with them.
Yes I do lean my forearms in, but no issue on paint - I have an easel for painting. This would primarily be used for preliminary drawings for pieces that would become paintings or sketches for computer finished illustrations mostly.
I did ask each of the sellers about what they thought and both of them assured me that it could handle the weight. But this is clearly because each table has a fairly large tripod base, not so thick wood and smaller than average drawing surface. And I guess my issue is now do I want such a small drawing surface. I do not have room for the super large double pedestal antique variety and I fear I will not have the strength to adjust the big ol' rusty things!
Hmmm... may have to go with the new variety. Not my favorite look!
Thanks again for all the input and I appreciate any further input, especially from anyone that might have personal experience with them.