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Ask HN: Looking for a good blackboard in the bay area
My company is setting up a math lounge to host "micro-meetup" study sessions. We're looking for a large board (4x8 feet or so) that is high quality like you would find in a university math department. Craiglist only lists little cheapo things. Does anyone know where I can buy a good blackboard in the bay area?
- drallison 12y agoYou can purchase white plastic by the roll or by the sheet that is designed to cling to a wall and be marked upon with dry erase markers. Some of these work well--but read the reviews on Amazon as some work better than others. One nice feature is that they are somewhat self-archiving (the writing becomes "permanent" after 24 hours or so) and are easy to transport.
- begriffs 12y agoThat's a good point, but we're going for that old-school mathematical charm. The rest of the lounge is has a warm antique feeling, with a patterned rug and roman blinds, curved wooden chairs etc.
- 1123581321 12y agoWe built our giant whiteboard with showerboard backed by plywood (the plywood turned out to be unnecessary, though.) For a giant blackboard, I'd use blackboard paint on smooth plywood.
- MalcolmDiggs 12y agoYou can normally special order them from office supply stores. Here's a 10-footer at office depot http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/686424/Quartet-Melamine-Chalkboard-With-Aluminum-Frame/;jsessionid=0000K1__lUSInO5WM6jvqojI9Ai:17h4h7b45 http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/686424/Quartet-Melamin...