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Acurit 24 x 36 Drawing Board with Parallel Bar
A 24 x 36 inch tabletop drafting board with a parallel motion bar, 7 angles up to 45 degrees and a transparent ruler with an inking edge.
Best for: Architects, engineers and designers who draw straight, aligned lines
- Size
- 24 x 36 in
- Angles
- 7, up to 45 degrees
- Surface
- 17 mm melamine
- Extras
- Parallel bar, ruler
Buy it if
- You do drafting, technical drawing or layout work with lots of horizontal lines
- You want to turn an ordinary table into a drafting station
- You ink over pencil and want a ruler edge that keeps fresh marks from smudging
Skip it if
- You sketch loosely and do not need straight, parallel lines
- You are short on storage space. It is a 24 x 36 inch board
What the Acurit 24 x 36 Drawing Board with Parallel Bar is
The Acurit PXB is a tabletop drafting board with a parallel motion bar. The straightedge moves on a network of crossed wires and pulleys, adjusted with dials, and the listing says it draws accurate horizontal lines that keep layouts aligned.
The board is 24 x 36 inches of 17 mm laminated melamine, and the adjustable frame offers 7 drawing angles up to 45 degrees. A transparent ruler with inch markings and an inking edge rides along the bar.
Key features, explained
Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.
Parallel motion bar
A straightedge that slides on wires and pulleys and stays level across the board, with dials for smooth adjustment, so horizontal lines line up.
7 angles up to 45 degrees
The adjustable frame offers 7 drawing angles to suit seated or tabletop setups.
17 mm melamine surface
A laminated, nonporous board that is easy to clean, with both sides resisting scratches and dents.
Ruler with an inking edge
A transparent ruler with inch markings keeps spacing accurate, and the raised inking edge keeps fresh ink from smudging as the bar moves.
Rubber feet and handle
The feet keep it steady on a table, and the handle helps you move it between workspaces.
Acurit 24 x 36 Drawing Board with Parallel Bar specifications
- Type
- Tabletop drafting board
- Working surface
- 24 x 36 in
- Surface
- 17 mm laminated melamine
- Angles
- 7, up to 45 degrees
- Straightedge
- Parallel motion bar on wires and pulleys
- Ruler
- Transparent, inch markings, inking edge
- Feet
- Rubber
- Carry
- Handle
- Model
- DFB2436
- Warranty
- 90 days
Who the Acurit 24 x 36 Drawing Board with Parallel Bar suits
- Architects and designers. The listing names both, and the parallel bar gives aligned horizontal lines for plans and layouts.
- Engineers. A straightedge on wires and pulleys plus a ruler with inch markings for precise spacing.
- Artists who draft and paint. The listing says it suits drawing, sketching, drafting and painting.
Look elsewhere if: you want a full desk with its own legs. The VECELO Drafting Table has a metal frame and tilts from 0 to 45 degrees.
Acurit 24 x 36 Drawing Board with Parallel Bar vs similar picks
Acurit 24 x 36 Drawing Board
- Size
- 24 x 36 in
- Angles
- 7, up to 45 degrees
- Surface
- 17 mm melamine
- Extras
- Parallel bar, ruler
Choose it for: Accurate parallel lines on any table
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- Size
- 25.6 x 19 in (A2)
- Angles
- 6
- Surface
- Beech wood
- Extras
- Locking drawer
Choose it for: A wooden board with storage
- Size
- 40.15 x 23.6 x 29.5 in
- Angles
- 0 to 45 degrees
- Surface
- MDF
- Extras
- Metal frame
Choose it for: A complete tilting desk
Before you buy
- It sits on a tabletop, so you need a table large enough for a 24 x 36 inch board.
- The listing calls it a compact portable format with a handle, but it is still a 24 x 36 inch board, so plan where it will live.
- The listing gives a 90-day warranty.
Frequently asked questions about the Acurit 24 x 36 Drawing Board with Parallel Bar
- What is a parallel motion bar on a drawing board?
- A straightedge that slides up and down on wires and pulleys and stays level, so every horizontal line you draw against it is parallel.
- Can I use the Acurit drawing board on a regular desk?
- Yes. It sits on a tabletop on rubber feet.
- What angles does the Acurit PXB board tilt to?
- The frame offers 7 drawing angles up to 45 degrees.
- Is the Acurit board good for inking?
- Yes. The included ruler has an inking edge that keeps it off fresh lines so they do not smudge.
- What is the Acurit board surface made of?
- A 17 mm laminated melamine board. Both sides resist scratches and dents and wipe clean.
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