Tool Box

**carynord** · 04-21-2009, 11:30 AM

My tool box is pretty basic, I think.

- 2H and HB 2mm Mechanical Pencils (Steadler Mars). I use the 2h for all the linework and the HB for emphasis and the heavier outline ala' Adam Hughes/Alphonse Mucha.

- I have 12" and 18" steel rulers and a 12" and 18" set of triangles.

- a putty eraser to gently erase lines (I only need a little force because I'm pressing so lightly with my pencils).

- a white eraser (for when I don't press lightly

)

- a good compass set.

-circle templates with a nice range.

- eliptical guides with a nice range.

- french curves. Every once in a while, these come in very handy.

- and my favorite tool, the TuffStuff eraser stick! I can't live without this tool. For those of you that don't know what it is, it's a thin eraser in pen form that is perfect for getting in there and erasing a small detail without destroying everything around it.

And that's about all I can think of. I do a lot of lightboxing - you might want to invest in one. I also use a lap board instead of a drawing table but I'm not sure I'd recommend that. lol.

Justice41 · 04-21-2009, 12:27 PM

Add in an eraser shield as well.

**carynord** · 04-21-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Justice41

Add in an eraser shield as well.

Eh. I find them more trouble than they're worth... but find whatever works for you.

Justice41 · 04-21-2009, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carynord

Eh. I find them more trouble than they're worth... but find whatever works for you.

I mostly us it for erasing inks. It's a pain because it will cut the paper you are trying to erase on.

Sequential76 · 04-21-2009, 08:50 PM

I never see rolling ruler pop up, I use it most of the time.
Any thoughts on the rolling ruler?

**carynord** · 04-22-2009, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Sequential76

I never see rolling ruler pop up, I use it most of the time.
Any thoughts on the rolling ruler?

Lol. I tried it for a while but really starting hating it since it always rolled off the desk. If it's working for you, go for it!

Caio Reis · 04-22-2009, 01:18 AM

Huh...what's a rolling ruller?

Bluepencil · 04-22-2009, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Caio Reis

Huh...what's a rolling ruller?

I used it to have one back in old days...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRaX7MdLJK0

Justice41 · 04-22-2009, 10:18 AM

These would be great for the on the go artist. They come in smaller and larger sizes but this size is nice. Search the site and if you find something check with your local store to see if they have something similar. Both of these are under 100 bucks.
http://www.dataprint.com/Store/p-135...ard-20x26.aspx

http://www.dataprint.com/Store/p-190...-bd-20x26.aspx

drewerd · 04-23-2009, 10:45 AM

This is one of my favorite tools

Staedtler-Battery-Operated-Eraser
Staedtler Battery operated eraser

Justice41 · 04-23-2009, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewerd

This is one of my favorite tools

Staedtler-Battery-Operated-Eraser
Staedtler Battery operated eraser

Bah, go for the full powered plug in version. It does'nt sound like a cheap vacuum cleaner either.
http://www.dataprint.com/Store/p-138...g-machine.aspx

Although I like My Kohinoor more as it's comfortable makes no noise and the eraser sticks last a long time.

young-sedat · 04-23-2009, 11:08 AM

My Toolbox:-)

Justice41 · 04-23-2009, 12:11 PM

That's a lot of Travis Charest Ref.

young-sedat · 04-23-2009, 01:00 PM

actually its just 3 Pictures, the Luke Skywalker, the metabaron (in the samurai dress) and the batman picture. Most of the stuff hanging there is Toppi. Actually these pictures inspire me. Its work mostly Artwork from my favourite artists, such as toppi, travis, larosa, Leinil Yu and Jean Paul Leon:-)

drewerd · 04-23-2009, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justice41

Bah, go for the full powered plug in version. It does'nt sound like a cheap vacuum cleaner either.
http://www.dataprint.com/Store/p-138...g-machine.aspx

Although I like My Kohinoor more as it's comfortable makes no noise and the eraser sticks last a long time.

I get comments on the noise where ever I go. I guess if i got the plug in versiions I would have to get a really long exstension cord

04-21-2009, 11:30 AM	#1
carynord Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,321	Tool Box My tool box is pretty basic, I think. - 2H and HB 2mm Mechanical Pencils (Steadler Mars). I use the 2h for all the linework and the HB for emphasis and the heavier outline ala' Adam Hughes/Alphonse Mucha. - I have 12" and 18" steel rulers and a 12" and 18" set of triangles. - a putty eraser to gently erase lines (I only need a little force because I'm pressing so lightly with my pencils). - a white eraser (for when I don't press lightly ) - a good compass set. -circle templates with a nice range. - eliptical guides with a nice range. - french curves. Every once in a while, these come in very handy. - and my favorite tool, the TuffStuff eraser stick! I can't live without this tool. For those of you that don't know what it is, it's a thin eraser in pen form that is perfect for getting in there and erasing a small detail without destroying everything around it. And that's about all I can think of. I do a lot of lightboxing - you might want to invest in one. I also use a lap board instead of a drawing table but I'm not sure I'd recommend that. lol.

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04-21-2009, 12:27 PM	#2
Justice41 Piss Off Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 9,366	Add in an eraser shield as well.

04-21-2009, 08:50 PM	#5
Sequential76 Stepping on Giants Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 931	I never see rolling ruler pop up, I use it most of the time. Any thoughts on the rolling ruler?

04-22-2009, 01:18 AM	#7
Caio Reis Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brazil Posts: 454	Huh...what's a rolling ruller?

04-22-2009, 10:18 AM	#9
Justice41 Piss Off Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 9,366	These would be great for the on the go artist. They come in smaller and larger sizes but this size is nice. Search the site and if you find something check with your local store to see if they have something similar. Both of these are under 100 bucks. http://www.dataprint.com/Store/p-135...ard-20x26.aspx http://www.dataprint.com/Store/p-190...-bd-20x26.aspx

04-23-2009, 10:45 AM	#10
drewerd Dancing on the Ceiling Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: I like trees Posts: 849	This is one of my favorite tools Staedtler-Battery-Operated-Eraser Staedtler Battery operated eraser

04-23-2009, 11:08 AM	#12
young-sedat Slacker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: germany Posts: 208	My Toolbox:-)

04-23-2009, 12:11 PM	#13
Justice41 Piss Off Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 9,366	That's a lot of Travis Charest Ref.

04-23-2009, 01:00 PM	#14
young-sedat Slacker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: germany Posts: 208	actually its just 3 Pictures, the Luke Skywalker, the metabaron (in the samurai dress) and the batman picture. Most of the stuff hanging there is Toppi. Actually these pictures inspire me. Its work mostly Artwork from my favourite artists, such as toppi, travis, larosa, Leinil Yu and Jean Paul Leon:-)