| Drafting tables are very specific pieces of furniture | | | | will not need an adjustable tabletop. |
| used in professional applications. Usually, they are | | | | Smaller drafting tables usually only allow for a single |
| required equipment for architects, engineers, artist, | | | | range of motion adjustment in angling the surface |
| designers, city planners and other professionals that | | | | toward you. And because they obviously take up |
| need a solid base to design and sketch out plans in | | | | less space, there is also the possibility of having |
| their office. | | | | greater access behind the table in order to do |
| But because there are a wide variety of drafting | | | | frequent adjustments. This can be a real plus if you |
| tables available, with prices ranging from $100 up into | | | | are new to using a drafting table, because most |
| the thousands of dollars, it can be a little | | | | users will need to experiment with different angles in |
| overwhelming deciding on a table that will best fit | | | | order to find the adjustment that fits their working |
| your requirements. In this article we will outline some | | | | style precisely. |
| basic tips for choosing the right table for your | | | | But if your job requires that you stand as well as sit |
| profession and workspace. | | | | while working, a larger table with a multi-adjusting top |
| When you begin looking for a drafting table, your | | | | will probably suit you better. These types of tables |
| number one consideration will be space. Consider the | | | | normally have a foot controlled peddle that releases |
| size and layout of the room or office where you will | | | | the top for immediate re-adjustment. |
| be using the table. If you are using it in a home | | | | As well as being able to adjust the angle of the |
| office, for example, you will most likely need a | | | | stable surface, you can also adjust the height, and |
| smaller size than if you have a professional studio or | | | | reposition the work surface anywhere from perfectly |
| office available to you. | | | | horizontal to perfectly vertical. This greater degree of |
| Size is also important when considering the type of | | | | flexibility is ideally suited to professionals who often |
| work you will be doing on the table and how often it | | | | stand when they work. |
| will be used. For occasional use and smaller projects, | | | | Artists, for example, who often work standing up, |
| small to medium-sized tables will probably fit the bill. | | | | we'll find that larger tables with a full range of motion |
| But if you are involved in complex architectural or | | | | adjustment should suit their working style perfectly. |
| engineering projects, you may need a very large and | | | | After deciding on the type of table you need, the |
| fully featured table in order to do your best work. | | | | Internet will be your best resource in comparing |
| Your second consideration will involve what you are | | | | prices and features in a side-by-side method. This will |
| using the table for specifically. If you work heavily | | | | help you to get the exact drafting table and you |
| with graphics, and you will be sitting most of the | | | | need, at the best possible price. |
| time, a smaller table may be fine, and you probably | | | | |