How can I tell if an old table I inherited is a writing table or a drafting table?

Yes, you should get one. This cover is typically made from vinyl and is a good surface for drafting. It protects the table surface from tool damage and from pen marks. Don't forgot to clean the cover so old pen marks will not smudge new drawings.

The first step is deciding how much money you want to spend. You can find cheap drafting tables for around $150 or really fancy ones for around $800 such as this one http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?categoryId=cat1850041&productId=prod1617041

A Hann drawing table can cost upward of $1000.

The second step is if you want the table for a short or long period. If you want one for a short-term period then it is wiser to buy a cheaper one than to invest in a great one. If you plan to buy a new one in a couple years, then go for a cheaper one. Cheap and short term tables are generally folding tables. Long term and more costly tables are those with four sturdy legs. The last thing to consider is space. Foldable tables take up much less space than the big, sturdy tables.

A. Most modern drafting tables are made from steel because steel is really strong, but also portable. Old tables made from wood were really strong but difficult to transport or move around. To make the table even easier to transport, the surface is attached with screws that can be unscrewed.

You can find old ones made from fancy wood and brass. I have an antique one like that in my house. My husband is an architect and he uses a table made of steel and plastic. Some of his colleagues have tables from metal with the surface made from safety glass.

Yes, they are the same. They are called drawing boards, drawing tables, drafting tables, or even sometimes architect's tables. You can find a nice one here: http://www.draftingtables.com/

A drafting table is a desk that can be used for different things, whether it be drawing, writing, or reading large books. These tables are usually adjustable so the person can sit with the table at an angle

Making your own drafting table is a complicated but is agreat project for someone with a passion for building and architecture. Here is a great website with blueprints for aDIY drafting table:http://www.curbly.com/users/chrisjob/posts/9735-how-to-make-a-diy-adjustable-drafting-table-from-any-desktop

There are a few things to consider when picking out whichtype of drafting table to get:1. Determine if you need the table for long termor short term use2. Figure out the largestpossible paper you could use3. Calculate much room do youhave to store the drafting table4. Decide whether you want tosit or stand at your drafting table

Dan, Take pictures of the area of your saw where the motor mount would be mounted, and any other mating parts (like the motor). Measure a few things like the distances between some of the holes. Go to Sears and look at the saws they have on display. You will probably find something similar that you would be able to use with little or no adaptations. Write down the model number, go to this link and look up the part. http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/index.action Please vote if this is helpful. Good luck, Al K