Writing Boxes/wedges...your Experience

[Hobbitgate]

How many of you own or use a writing box or wedge? I've been curious if they help in wrist fatigue. I've tried an experiment by writing on a standard 3 inch binder and have found that I seem to write easier.

I'd like to know if anyone knows who sells a decent quality reproduction model at a reasonable price?

I'd be very interested in your insights and experiences

[Tasmith]

Made my own very basic one. A piece of scrap 22" x 25" cabinet grade 3/4" plywood I got free of charge (since it was in the remnents pile) at Home Depot. Using a large 6" x 6" x 8" cigar box from a cigar store as a support positioned so the angle is 20 degrees.

 

 

 

Did a bit of light sanding to smooth the edges and writing surface. Thinking about putting a sheet of blotting paper on it to act as a cushion for my paper.

 

I use an 18" x 18" Artist Tote Board when not in my office:

 

http://www.plazaart.com/drawing/drawing-boards.html

 

Made of thicker Masonite that clip baords are made from. Light weight and very portable.

Edited March 1, 2015 by Tasmith

[Blade Runner]

I think it depends on what you find comfortable. Try flat vs different angles.

I find the small writing boxes too small. I feel like I'm going to fall off the side. I prefer much larger work space.

I had one made, modeled after the Levenger version, and I find it most useful for reading and editing. I still prefer writing on a flat surface with a writing pad.

[Intellidepth]

Re surface size, I purchased a 600x600mm sheet of clear acrylic (acts as a lightbox) as I found I wanted my arms and elbows on the same surface as my sheet of paper.

[AndyNC]

Hi,

 

Through ebay there are these

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-A4-MDF-writing-slope-lap-desk-/121534448733?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1c4c04845d

 

but may be a bit small. I think I have seen others

 

Cheers

 

Andy

[Hobbitgate]

Thanks for your input. I have a friend who is a gifted woodworker offer to build one for me. I'm looking for ideas to find one large enough to rest my hand properly on but not so large that it's awkward or too big to be practical. We'll see what happens

[kansaskyle]

Thanks for your input. I have a friend who is a gifted woodworker offer to build one for me. I'm looking for ideas to find one large enough to rest my hand properly on but not so large that it's awkward or too big to be practical. We'll see what happens

 

Post some pics if you get one made! I'd be interested to see how it turns out.

 

I saw a full size writing desk at an antique store last week that got me thinking about my writing space.

[PJohnP]

I have the Levenger Editor's Desk (LED), and while the construction isn't quite to the level that I'd like, it's excellent when I have to sit long periods editing lengthy documents.

 

There are several features to the LED that are worth noting :

• Sizable edge on the bottom of the desk means that a larger stack of sheets doesn't slide off of the slanted surface;
• Large ledge at the top of the desk allows one to place the edited sheets up there out of the working area;
• Plastic sheet of reasonable thickness on the surface limits potential for damage to the wooden surface or effects from bleedthrough on paper; and,
• Width and length of the desk are ample, not leading to edges where items fall off.

The overall balance of the features outweighs the rather awkward screw/bolt and socket arrangement from Levenger that holds the desk together. That system can loosen, necessitating tightening and further action. You can see the construction and assembly of the LED here. However, if the desk isn't abused, the arrangement is tolerable.

 

The Levenger Editor's Desk appears on eBay from time-to-time, sometimes for reasonable prices, but it's no longer an active item with Levenger for sale. Note here that I'm discussing the fixed editor's desk, not the folding model, with which I have no experience.

 

 

John P.

Edited March 14, 2015 by PJohnP

[Jeffrey Garrett]

For your consideration....

 

I have one of these which I use from time to time. The nice things about them are that you can decide for yourself what size board you want to use, they fold up and stow easily and are adjustable in terms of slope.

 

 

Made by Daler Rowney

 

 

 

 

Winchester Code 802 000 015

Light and foldable tabletop beechwood easel. Takes canvas up to 660mm (26in) in height and with the adjustable top grip inverted can hold a panel as small as 101mm (4in). Base rail is 406mm (16in) wide when open.
Weight: 0.47kg (1lb)
Folded Size: 482x76mm approximately (19x3in)

Edited March 16, 2015 by Jeffrey Garrett

[Hobbitgate]

I've asked a friend who is a great woodworker to build one for me that I've designed that is very simple, yet practical for me. I'll post pictures when I get it. I kind of lean toward form follows function and this one should work for how I write, but we'll see when it arrives

Edited April 2, 2015 by Hobbitgate