I'm currently designing a drafting table.
It's going to have a top that is 4'x8'x1-1/2"
I'd like it to be lay flat and tilt up 90°.
The table top is going to be a torsion box with lead counter balance at the front.
The skirt the table top rest on will be 2.8' x 7.8' x 6"
The skirt will be positioned toward the back of the table top with 1' of table top handing over the front and 2" or so over hang at the back.
I'm planning to use piano hinges under the front to hold the table top to the skirt.
On the back I'm thinking about two floating boards with a slot and notches in it to position the table top at basic angles 30° 45° 60° and 90°.
Here are some pictures of antique drafting tables that I'm basing the design on.
I'd appreciate any advice you guys can give me on design or construction since I'm new at this.
It's going to have a top that is 4'x8'x1-1/2"
I'd like it to be lay flat and tilt up 90°.
The table top is going to be a torsion box with lead counter balance at the front.
The skirt the table top rest on will be 2.8' x 7.8' x 6"
The skirt will be positioned toward the back of the table top with 1' of table top handing over the front and 2" or so over hang at the back.
I'm planning to use piano hinges under the front to hold the table top to the skirt.
On the back I'm thinking about two floating boards with a slot and notches in it to position the table top at basic angles 30° 45° 60° and 90°.
Here are some pictures of antique drafting tables that I'm basing the design on.
I'd appreciate any advice you guys can give me on design or construction since I'm new at this.