ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING AND DRAFTING SUPPLIES AT
THE ART BOX

Please see our Paper section for a more thorough discussion of our decorative papers.

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PENS AND LEADS
TOOLS
PAPERS, FILMS AND BOARDS
FIXTURES AND FURNITURE
MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES
  • Drafting Dots and Tape
  • Zap-A-Gap Glue

    Micron Pens: These fine point drawing pens won't clog or dry out like most mechanical pens. Their waterproof, quick drying ink is perfect for technical drawing or writing. Architects,engineers, artists and graphic designers love them. The Art Box carries black and colors in sets and open stock. Nib sizes range from .08 to .005.

    Leads, Holders and Pointers: The Art Box carries a variety of drawing leads including the entire Berol Turquoise line. These leads come in 17 hardness grades from 6B to 9H in black. Non-photo blue and carmine red are also available in stock. We carry the Pentel Super Hi-Polymer Leads in three thicknesses and Uni Automatic Pencil Refill Leads in .5mm thickness. We stock a variety of comfortable lead holders and pointers for each lead size. We also have the incredible Stabilo Micro drawing pencils that come in 19 hardness grades and are available in sets or open stock. These marvelous pencils are a joy to use and sharpen beautifully.

    Triangles and T Squares: The bigger the better, we always say, so, in addition to the usual sizes, we now have the biggest triangles we could find anywhere, Charrette's huge 24" 30/60/90 triangles and 24" 45/45/90. We also have adjustable triangles, and T-Squares in two sizes.

    Compasses: The Art Box carries a variety of compasses from small school grade styles to the huge and wonderful Big Boom compass from Alumicolor, which will make a 36" diameter circle. This terrific compass uses a ruler to determine the radius. Is 36" big enough?

    Templates and French Curves: The Art Box carries french curves individually and in sets. We have templates for circles, ovals, household fixtures, trees, etc.

    Rulers and Scales: The Art Box carries rulers galore including C-Thru plastic rulers and the wonderful stainless steel cork backed variety, handy rolling rulers and metal cutting edge rulers with a slope to protect your fingers. We have triangular aluminum Architects' and Engineers' scales in three sizes including a really cute pocket size. We also carry inexpensive plastic triangular scales.

    Knives, Blades and Cutting Mats: Of course we carry X-ACTO blades and knives! This terrific company makes top quality products that you can count on. We have the classic knives and the second and third generation easy grip handle varieties. We carry #11 blades in packs of 5 and 100. We also carry Excel blades that are extremely sharp, ground on two sides instead of one, and are cheaper than X-ACTO blades. Both will fit the same knife holders. The Art Box carries cutting mats in a variety of sizes and colors. We also have handy personal size "paper cutters" at reasonable prices.

    Vellum: The Art Box carries vellum made by Clearprint in sizes from 18" to 36" and lengths from 5 - 20 yards. We also sell sheet stock from 8"x10" to 18"x24"

    Drafting Film (Mylar): Drafing film is a bit like Vellum, but it is made of polyester, a perfect surface for ink, pencil or plotting drafting techniques. The Art Box carries 4mm "double matte" Drafting film in 24"x36" sheets and 30"x20 yard rolls.

    Trace: The Art Box carries tracing paper (trace) in 20 yard and 50 yard rolls that range from 12" to 36". We stock both white and Canary yellow.

    Chip Board: We carry chipboard in two thicknesses. This dense reliable board is perfect for making models because of its clean cutting nature and its consistent thickness.

    Arches Paper: The Art Box carries Arches watercolor paper in single full size sheets 22"x30". We stock 90 lb, 140 lb and 300 lb with the Cold Pressed surface.

    Decorative Paper: One of our favorite sections is the paper department. We love papers that are unusual: nubby, lumpy colorful ones made from cotton rags, weedy floral ones with parsley or petals mixed into the pulp, ingres papers in 15 colors, thin rice papers with fibers running through them, you name it, we probably have it. We sell them as full sheets, but we cut up quite a lot of them so that you can choose small pieces of a few without spending a lot of money. Our papers might be just the thing to make your models look terrific. Come check out our selection. It changes all the time!

    Balsa: We carry a variety of balsa sizes ranging from 1/16"x1/16" to 3/8"x3". Sticks are 36" long and are for sale individually.

    Basswood: Assorted Basswood sheets and sticks for building models. Architects, engineers and hobbyists will love these reliable materials. Basswood is sturdier and smoother to cut than balsa. We also carry a basswood miniatures assortment that contains shapes and patterns to help speed up model making. Shapes include cove, door and window trim, flooring, siding and chair rail. All shapes come in 24" strips and are for sale individually.

    Lamps: The Art Box carries a variety of lamps from standard, inexpensive desk lamps, to very nice florescent-incandescent combinations that simulate natural light. If we don't have the kind you want, we will be happy to order it for you.

    Chairs: We know ordering chairs from a catalog is hard. What will they feel like? How tall are they? Is it blue navy or royal? We have a small variety of chairs on hand to test. Come and try them out, then we'll order one just for you.

    Drawing Boards: The Art Box carries 30"x40" metal edged drawing boards in stock. We special order all other sizes. We carry replacement drawing board covers in a variety of colors.

    Tables and Taborets: The Art Box carries a small selection of drafting tables and Artists' Organizers in stock. We are also happy to special order tables and taborets from our many catalogs. Tables come with or without drawers, utility trays, in black, in white, tall, short, permanent and fold-away models. Let us know what you want a table to do and we will help you find the perfect table. Taborets are those wonderful rolling carts full of drawers for all your supplies. They can be pulled up next to your table or rolled away into a corner.

    Drafting Dots and Tape: One of the essential supplies for any architect or engineer, drafting tape and dots keep your work in place until you are ready to move it, then remove cleanly without tearing the paper.

    Zap-A-Gap Glue: The only glue that will glue plaster, however it will also glue fingers together.

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