How to Make a Drafting Board

As an architecture student, you will have to draft several buildings and structure throughout your college career. Having the perfect portable drafting board gives you the opportunity to begin drafting in one location and finish in another area. You will not only benefit from a good quality drafting board through your schooling, but well into your career. A great quality drafting board will also contain a handle, which is a great benefit when it comes to hanging your board when you're not using it. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

1

Attach the self-healing drawing board cover to the plywood by applying self-adhesive cement to the top surface of the plywood and the back surface of the self-healing drawer board cover. Allow the cement to set for five minutes, then press the drawing board cover to the plywood. Line up the corners of the cover with the plywood to ensure a perfect fit.

2

Attach the drawer handle to the drawing board. Measure 18 inches in from each corner along the 40-inch edge. Drill a hole through both 18-inch marks.

3

Screw the drawer handle intro the board with the screwdriver. This will make it easier for you to carry the board from one location to another.