Well SMC'er,I know that this is becoming, or is a dinosaur with the invent of the computer.I know that the programs are easier to use and they do alot more, and getting cheaper.I am not,and will never become a wiz at computers so I have to resort to the old ways,"draw by hand"With the start of each project I like to have a ruff drawing then draw it out to scale and if the piece is not to big maybe draw it to full scale.I have always set at my workbench which is 40"x8' and draw it out.Well with any workbench,my has holes,scratches,alittle of everything else.My next project I would like to make myself a drafting table that tiltsand remain stable, and have the hardware for drawing.I can come up with the size that will fit in the space that is available,but am wondering about the tilting part,and where to purchase the hardware for drawing.I remember that they had a cable system that keep the straightedge parallel with the edges of the table.And that the table was cover with some sort of thin rubber mat.Also any ideals that would help make this design pleasing to the eyes and function.If you happen to have any pics of yours,please post.If you have any ideals on how I should construct mine(material,design,table top) and where to get more ideals and the nessecery hardware,please let me know.Surely I'm not alone on using a drafting table,or am I? Thanks, Is this a great place or what? Carroll