I was taught in High School a certain way and still do it that way, with a old drafting table and arm that I restored and am proud to own. My brother inlaw retired as a draftsman and even he couldn't think of a reason for me as mostly a hobbyist to change.

I have one of those boards and drafting machines I purchased from the school at which I taught, when they went to all autocad. It's in the shop and swings down from the ceiling. Sadly, I use Sketchup for almost everything, now.

Edited September 19, 20187 yr by CharlieL

We only had one like that in my Jr. High & Freshman drafting class. It was for special projects and teacher use only. All the students had Post tables with T-squares. We had to furnish our own 45/90^o and 30-60-90^o tri-angles, a protractor, french curve & architect & engineering 3 sided scale rules and drafting set & leads. I think my drafting set & retractable pencils were Dietzen (sp?).

 

I still have the tri-angles, french curve and my drafting board & t-square. Once of my brothers used the drafting set...Too many moves over the years and it became lost.

Beautiful drafting setup!

Nice setup.   I wasn't allowed to take drafting, but that didn't stop me when it was time to draw up the plans for my house.   It's still my copy on file in the county. 

Thanks guys.