drafting board

Architect's flat workspace

A drafting board is a large flat surface, typically tilted at an adjustable angle, used by architects, engineers, and artists for technical drawing.

The angled surface allows precise work with T-squares and triangles.

Also called a drawing board.

Back to the drafting board means starting over after a failed attempt.

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architect · architectural design · compass · mechanical pencil · pencil · technical · drawing · parallel · ruler · sketch · vellum · tracing · easel · angle · protractor · design · engineer · schematic

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design method

drafting boardAutoCAD

Computer-aided design software

computer-aided design · SolidWorks · graphics tablet · touchscreen display

precision vs. freeform work surface

drafting boardsketchpad

Paper pad for drawings

blank canvas · napkin sketch · whiteboard · freehand drawing

work surface type

drafting boarddesk

Furniture for writing

office desk · workbench · kitchen table · floor · laptop

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G