Plexiglass And Plans Question

[Mike the Maxx]

I was curious if anyone uses a sheet of plexiglass over their plans?

Is this a good idea or will make things harder?

I have a shop helper, Willow the cat, who I am afraid would wreak havoc on the plans laid out without some protection, or should I just roll them back up and store till the next session?

Any suggestions would be very welcomed.

Thanks,

M

[kurtvd19]

There are a couple of discussions regarding using plans in the shop that you can check out by doing a search. 

Many hang the plans using various means.  My shop cat just sheds on the plans - and everything else in the shop.  My worst problem with him is moving him if I need to view the plans that are laid out on a large drafting table - he is able to channel super power forces to suddenly be able to apply hundreds of pounds of force downward to resist being moved.  I usually clamp my plans to a sheet of foam core board and set this on a large easel adjacent to my work table.  Large plans get laid out on the drafting board.

 

One problem with putting plans under plexi or regular glass is that you can no longer take measurements off the plans - in the case of non-dimensioned plans.

[Justin P.]

I use one of these, and then use a sheet of 4mil mylar over the plans.   When I need to put them away it just folds up so I don't have to roll and preroll the plans.    Hangs very easily on a wall and provides a very sturdy additional work space.   When not in use, folds up flat against the wall, but also has a handle to be carried away and stored somewhere else. 

 

https://www.amazon.com/Plan-Station-Portable-Workbench-WS3800/dp/B075V3LX1H/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=site+plan+desk&qid=1619196633&sr=8-2

[Mike the Maxx]

50 minutes ago, kurtvd19 said:

There are a couple of discussions regarding using plans in the shop that you can check out by doing a search. 

Many hang the plans using various means.  My shop cat just sheds on the plans - and everything else in the shop.  My worst problem with him is moving him if I need to view the plans that are laid out on a large drafting table - he is able to channel super power forces to suddenly be able to apply hundreds of pounds of force downward to resist being moved.  I usually clamp my plans to a sheet of foam core board and set this on a large easel adjacent to my work table.  Large plans get laid out on the drafting board.

 

One problem with putting plans under plexi or regular glass is that you can no longer take measurements off the plans - in the case of non-dimensioned plans.

 

I tried several search methods but all I could come up with was how to make plexiglass cases for finished models...of course I am not real computer savvy...so I will try again using different terminology.

Thanks so much!!

M