An adjustable work surface for your table
This Meeden tabletop board gives paper, a sketchbook or a painting panel a broad, supported working surface. It is made of beechwood and supplied assembled. Use it for pencil and charcoal studies, illustration, calligraphy or drafting. Lay it flat or choose one of five inclined positions, up to approximately 70°. Select an angle that suits your hand movement and working posture.
Choosing a paper size
The board measures approximately 67 × 47 cm. A2 paper in landscape orientation (59.4 × 42 cm) leaves space around the sheet. Smaller formats leave more room for a supporting hand or tools. For a larger sketchbook, check its outside dimensions and cover thickness as well. The board size does not mean that every thickness of stretched canvas will fit.
What is included?
You receive the adjustable board, a wooden T-square and an elastic band. The T-square helps lay out parallel lines from a fixed reference edge. The band can hold paper or a panel in place. Use the lower ledge to support your sketchbook or panel; rubber feet support the board on the table. Choose your own drawing and painting materials.
Finding a useful working angle
Place the whole base on a level table and select a position with the supports seated properly in their notches. Put paper on a suitable backing or use a pad. Position the band over a blank margin so that it does not cross wet paint or a freshly drawn passage. Before drawing, check that the sheet is secure and the T-square moves smoothly along your chosen edge.
A steeper angle helps you see the composition as a whole. With watery paint, begin flat or at a lower angle and assess how the paint moves across the paper. Protect the wood from spills and let wet work dry before folding the board. The work surface folds towards the base for storage; remove loose materials first. The rear-storage photograph shows how your own thin supplies can be carried beneath the band.
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