Falling in Art Extra Large 5-Position Wood Drafting Table Easel Drawing and Sketching Board, 29 1/2 x 19 2/3 Inches Review (2026)

Who this easel is built for

This is the largest board in the Falling in Art line, sized at 29 1/2 by 19 2/3 inches, which puts it well beyond a standard letter-size practice board. It suits letterers and sign painters who regularly work on oversized pieces, such as welcome signs, table plans, large maps or poster-scale hand lettering, where a normal A3 slant board would not hold the full sheet flat. Someone practicing everyday pointed-pen or brush lettering on standard paper does not need this much surface and would be better served by a smaller board in the same range, since this size is built specifically for big-format work rather than daily desk practice.

Build, positions and surface

The board is built from solid beechwood, a hardwood commonly chosen for drafting and lettering boards because it holds its shape and resists warping better than softer woods over repeated use. It offers 5 incline positions, letting the surface tilt from nearly flat up toward a steep angle so a letterer can pick whichever slope suits pointed pen, broad edge or marker work. A wide bottom ledge runs the length of the board to rest pens, brushes, a tablet or reference books while working, and the ledge is sized to help keep long sheets or large canvases from sliding down the sloped surface during use.

Living with a board this size

Because the board folds flat, it can be leaned against a wall or slid under a bed when not in use, which matters given how much floor or desk space it needs when set up. It is not a board most people would carry to a class or workshop regularly, since a nearly 30 inch wide wood board has real heft compared with the lightweight plastic slant boards sold for travel. Wood boards like this one benefit from being kept away from direct heat and high humidity, which helps prevent the wood from warping or the hinges from loosening over years of folding and unfolding. Wipe spills quickly rather than letting wax, ink or paint sit on the exposed wood surface.

How it compares with smaller easels in the line

Against the standard Falling in Art board at 16 1/2 by 12 1/8 inches, this extra large version trades portability for surface area, so it only makes sense if your projects genuinely run larger than that smaller board's working area. Compared with the U.S. Art Supply 18 1/2 by 14 1/8 inch wooden drawing board, which offers 6 angle positions and a locking drawer on some versions, this Falling in Art board is simpler, with 5 positions and a ledge rather than built-in storage, but its size is a step up from either of those A3-class options. Choose this one specifically when a project will not fit on a smaller board.

Verdict and who should look elsewhere

At our score of 8.0 out of 10, this board earns credit for solid beechwood construction and genuinely oversized working room, making it a fair choice for letterers who regularly produce large signage, maps or posters and have the floor space to store it. Choose it if your projects routinely exceed a standard A3 board and you have a dedicated corner or wall to lean it against. Look elsewhere if you letter mostly at standard paper sizes, since the size and weight here bring no benefit for everyday practice, or if you need something to carry between home and a class, since a smaller, lighter slant board will travel far more easily.

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