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ALVIN Portable Drafting Board Size 24" x 36" Model PXB36 Easily Adjustable Drafting and Architecture Tool for Students and Professionals Drawing Board with Ergonomic Carrying Handle - 24 x 36 Inches
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- A PROFESSIONAL'S CHOICE - Alvin has been the professional's choice for drafting tools and drawing supplies for over half a century. Since 1950, we have brought quality and value to our customers. Our tools help bridge the gap between ideas and innovations We are known for our wide selection of high quality tools at a fair price.
- SUPERB QUALITY - Fully assembled and equipped with features that would help you create an accurate drawings and drafts; white, aluminum straightedge, acrylic blade, melaminee top surface, 24 inches x 36 inches.
- BRAKE MECHANISM - Keep your board secured in place using the brake mechanism and rubber grips.
- VERSATILE BLADE - Use the crystal clear acrylic blade with inking edges underneath and blade clearance with foam board, cutting mats, and many more; acrylic blade 0. 12 inches, blade clearance 0. 19 inches.
- ADJUSTABLE DESIGN - Features top-mounted adjustment knobs and folding metal legs to prevent any collapse.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 40.7 x 28.2 x 2.8 inches |
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Item model number | PXB36 |
ASIN | B001E1T8CU |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #22,373 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #11 in Drawing Tables & Boards #120 in Drafting Tools & Drafting Kits |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 10 pounds |
Manufacturer | ALVIN |
Country of Origin | India |
Date First Available | January 29, 2009 |
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ALVIN Drafting
Quality Drafting and art supplies since 1950. ALVIN is the name brand in drafting, drawing and design. Professional tools for any job.
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Alvin has been manufacturing tools for drawing & drafting since 1950. They have been the choice of draftsman, architects, industrial designers, technical artists, professors and professionals. Once upon a time, everything that was made started its life on a piece of paper, from the Ford Mustang to the Lunar Module. On many of those work desks and drafting tables that built America, were Alvin tools.
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ALVIN Professional Self Healing Cutting Mats. Quality for all kinds of graphic arts, hobby, craft, shop and industrial applications.
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Professional Acrylic Triangles
ALVIN has a full line of Pro Acrylic Drafting Triangles. Scholastic, Clear, Smoke Tint, Fluorescent
Product Description
ALVIN Portable Drafting Board
The Original PXB Portable Table Top Drafting Board
Professional-quality portable drawing and drafting board with built- in parallel straightedge for all kinds of creative and technical applications. Perfect for students and those who need an accurate drawing surface but don't have the space for a full-size drafting table.
"The Original" PXB Portable Straightedge Boards in 5 Sizes
PXB24 Drafting Board | PXB26 Drafting Board | PXB31 Drafting Board | PXB36 Drafting Board | PXB42 Drafting Board | |
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Portable Drafting Board
Portable Drafting Board
Turn any surface into a drafting surface with our PXB drafting board.
Drafting Board with Parallel Bar
Turn any surface into a drafting surface with our PXB drafting board.
Original PXB Drafting Table Since 1966
Original PXB Drafting Table Since 1966
The original straightedge board. Since 1966 ALVIN has been making a quality portable drafting board.
Fine Tune Adjustments
Easily fine tune the bar to level and then lock it in.
Rubber Track - Foldable legs
Rubber Track
Serrated rubber track allows the board to come forward off the surface up to 8"
Foldable legs
Fold the legs down for storage, pop up to create a 12 degree lift.
"The Original" PXB Straightedge Portable Parallel Straightedge Boards
a long standing legacy of quality
ALVIN Drafting
ALVIN Drafting has a long-standing legacy of quality in the field of drafting and design. Since its establishment in 1950, ALVIN has been dedicated to producing high-quality drafting tools and supplies that meet the needs of professionals and students alike. Their commitment to quality is evident in the precision and accuracy of their tools, which are designed to with stand the demands of daily use. From drafting tables and drawing boards to compasses and templates.
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Customers like the quality, value, and weight of the drafting board. For example, they say it's well constructed, easy to move around, and suitable for architectural drawings. They also appreciate the size, appearance, and ease of use. That said, some complain about the alignment and stability.
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Customers like the quality of the drafting board. They say it's well constructed, provides a nice solid surface to draw on, and has light-duty hardware for the parallel bar. Some mention that the carrying handle is sturdy. Overall, most are happy with the quality and size of the product.
"...It fits perfectly on my round kitchen table and provides a nice solid surface to draw on...." Read more
"Great quality highly recommend !" Read more
"Like everything else Alvin makes, this is a top quality board. The straightedge is easy to adjust, and stays where you put it...." Read more
"...Note that this only gives you a few more degrees... It is not as versetile as a drafting table or a wacom stand that can do any angle...." Read more
Customers like the value of the desk. They say it's a great product for the price, worth buying, and an excellent buy for any artist.
"...project and this was the perfect size for my needs, and the price was right...." Read more
"Good value for small projects." Read more
"...Worth the money" Read more
"...Nice and heavy so it doesn't move. Great product!" Read more
Customers find the weight of the drafting board to be super portable, easy to move around anywhere, and light enough to move. They say it's a good portable table suitable for architectural drawings or any drawings that need parallel lines. The flip out handle makes portability a snap. Customers also mention that it'd be a decent portable desk top work.
"Well, it is a pretty good portable board for drawing. After adjusting the wire system, the parallel bar works flawlessly...." Read more
"...Lock knobs lock it in place. All in all a great portable drawing surface - IF - all the packaging is included...." Read more
"adjusting the straightedge is a bit fiddly, but overall a very good portable drafting board" Read more
"...I had no trouble lining up the gliding bar (T-Square). Very easy to move with just a finger tip...." Read more
Customers like the size of the drawing board. They mention it's sturdy, easy to use, and large enough to fit their canvases and paper. Some say that it fits the bill almost perfectly, and that it works great and fits the top of their older wood drafting table.
"...It fits perfectly on my round kitchen table and provides a nice solid surface to draw on...." Read more
"...This fits the bill perfectly...." Read more
"...prepare drawings for a home remodel project and this was the perfect size for my needs, and the price was right...." Read more
"...This fits the bill almost perfectly. The only drawback was that it sits at a low angle for my height (I'm 6'3")...." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the desk. They say it's simple and straightforward, easy to set up, and convenient. It comes with instructions, and is easy to setup on any table. It saves time and effort when drawing, and has no trouble lining up the gliding bar.
"...I had no trouble lining up the gliding bar (T-Square). Very easy to move with just a finger tip...." Read more
"...It is easy to set up and can grip the edge of the table to extend the available real estate on a desk and move the surface to a more comfortable..." Read more
"...It is a little confusing when you first see it because of how the knobs are designed...." Read more
"...It come with instructions too. Great if you need to set up on a table top and do some serious drafting or presentation work." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the desk. They mention it's very nice, sleek, and well designed.
"First of all, this drawing board was just what I wanted. Nice and big. Hence the 5 stars given to IT...." Read more
"...Very sturdy and takes abuse well. Nice and heavy so it doesn't move. Great product!" Read more
"...The only thing that was poor design was the wires behind that kept the ruler from slipping, or in this case it did not prevent the ruler from..." Read more
"...great drafting board for beginning college drafting projects, and it is nice and easy to store when finished with it...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the stability of the desk. Some mention that it doesn't slip, doesn' move, and locks securely into place. However, others say that it wobbles and the rubber peg to help it stay still was ripped.
"...My triangles keep sliding under the bar; therefore, my lines aren't correct...." Read more
"...I'd rather have a nice sturdy, glides super smooth, big drafting table with tons of surface area, but as an architectural design student, I lack the..." Read more
"...Even after tightening all the wheels, it wobbles and deflects of horizontal access...." Read more
"...knobs, carrying handle was in place because there was NOTHING holding these bits in place...." Read more
Customers find the alignment of the desk to be poor. They mention that the straight edge does not stay parallel, the bar is never straight, and the angle is erratically based on the side you are. Some say that the product is a little expensive and the parallel bar was not perfectly square with the board. That said, most are satisfied with the product's performance.
"...Be patient.The angle isn't as steep as I would prefer but it's a minor "con"...." Read more
"I read the reviews and came away concerned that the parallel mechanism might not be the best...." Read more
"adjusting the straightedge is a bit fiddly, but overall a very good portable drafting board" Read more
"...The only drawback was that it sits at a low angle for my height (I'm 6'3")...." Read more
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It fits perfectly on my round kitchen table and provides a nice solid surface to draw on. The parallel rule can be a little finicky from the box but a few minor adjustments and it works like a charm. Be patient.
The angle isn't as steep as I would prefer but it's a minor "con". It actually forces me to stand up during my project which is better for my circulation anyways.
The handle is great. I have to put it up each and every night since I have kids and they ruin everything. A nice sturdy handle to transport it from room to room is wonderful.
I had a small issue with the wire coming off one of the roller tracks, but I tightened the screws attached to the rollers and haven't had an issue since. So, like I said before, a few minor adjustments out of the box and all is well.
Overall, I'm very pleased. Before I got this I was using a drawing board I used in art school. It was very time consuming trying to get straight lines and not to mention my back hurt from hunching over the board. I bit the bullet and bought this and even with the small incline, it makes a world of difference when spending hours and hours on a drawing. The parallel bar saves a ton of time and frustration.
No, it's not the greatest thing ever and I look forward to getting a real drafting table when I grow up, but this has definitely been worth the purchase.
The angles are comfortable, and you can get it to tilt forward more by resting the edge over the table, which is a nice feature. Note that this only gives you a few more degrees... It is not as versetile as a drafting table or a wacom stand that can do any angle. It is plenty sturdy though. If you really want it steeper, you could just set some wood under the feet, or better yet, attach some folding shelf brackets to the back.
I would stay away from the smaller models, as the wire system will prohibit you from using this in your lap, or in bed. This is really designed to be used on a table.
The board came with some faint scratches on the surface, and one of the pulley wheels was off center. Alvin sent me a replacement pully quickly, which was nice and convenient. The scratches are not a big problem, they are barely visible, and I have a vynil cover over the board anyhow.
Vyco covers work well. I got a transparent one and secured it to the top of the board with some 3M mounting tape. This allows me to put reference images underneath.
While I did order this board in a damaged box at a reduced price (which I have done in the past with great success, I might add), one of the foam packaging corners was left out! Net result - destroyed board! Sure, Amazon arranged for a free return and even threw in $20 for my trouble, but I now have to explain to my client why my finished product will arrive late!
Lesson learned - DO NOT BUY DAMAGED BOX ITEMS! Ouch!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2022
While I did order this board in a damaged box at a reduced price (which I have done in the past with great success, I might add), one of the foam packaging corners was left out! Net result - destroyed board! Sure, Amazon arranged for a free return and even threw in $20 for my trouble, but I now have to explain to my client why my finished product will arrive late!
Lesson learned - DO NOT BUY DAMAGED BOX ITEMS! Ouch!!
Top reviews from other countries
My only reservations are that the rubberized bumper on the levered ruler wasn’t glued on well and I’ve since had to remove it. But this is a totally minor issue.
One thing I would have liked was a ruled surface, but thankfully an old cutting board for quilting fits perfectly underneath.
Overall, don’t bother with other products — this is what you want to have!
Toutefois, la règle glisse moins bien et cela reste cher pour une règle parallèle.
Reviewed in Canada on July 3, 2020
Toutefois, la règle glisse moins bien et cela reste cher pour une règle parallèle.