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What’s an MDM Drafting Machine?

A drafting machine keeps scales and angles locked to the board, which speeds up measured work for architecture, engineering, and product design.

Why tutors still specify them

Even in a digital-first course, hand drafting builds spatial judgement. An MDM drafting machine gives repeatable angles and distances that a loose set-square workflow cannot match.

Board pairing

Mount the machine on a stable A1 or A1X table with a true edge. Priory and Denby boards are designed for this kind of professional setup.

Buying for a cohort

Specify one machine type across a studio so maintenance, spares, and teaching stay consistent.

Recommended Orchard equipment

These are popular starting points for UK education and studio setups. Mix sizes to suit your course.

A1X Priory MDM Drafting Table

Free UK Delivery ✓

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  • Board Size - 1100 x 650mm
  • Paper Size - A1
  • Machine - MDM professional drafting machine (MDM6511, 65 x 110cm)
  • Drafting Head - 360° protractor with double joint
  • Automatic 15° rotation, free rotation with locking at intermediate angles
  • Horizontal and vertical brakes next to the protractor
  • Rulers - Pair of dual-use (pencil/ink) aluminium/Plexiglas rulers, marked in cm
  • Height and Angle Adjustment
  • Full 360° Stand Adjustment
  • Stand - Black
  • Weight - 21kg

£1797.60Inc. £299.60 VAT
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A1 Priory Drawing Board Counter-weight

Free UK Delivery ✓

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  • Parallel Motion Type Counter-weight
  • Frame Finish Black
  • Paper Size A1 (841mm x 594mm)
  • Working area 920 x 650mm
  • Footprint (when flat) 1020 x 800mm
  • Angle 13 stages
  • Weight 12kg
  • Delivered fully assembled ✓
  • Lifetime warranty ✓

£288.00Inc. £48.00 VAT
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A1 Denby Drawing Board

Free UK Delivery ✓

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  • Parallel Motion Type Counter-balanced
  • Stand Colour White
  • Paper Size A1 (841mm x 594mm)
  • Board Size 920 x 650mm
  • Adjustment Height & Angle
  • Horizontal position height adjustment 1000mm - 1460mm
  • Weight 49kg
  • Supplied fully assembled ✓
  • Lifetime warranty ✓

£1010.40Inc. £168.40 VAT
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Talk to us

We supply and support MDM-equipped tables from our Yorkshire workshop. Call if you need help sizing a university or college order. Call 01924 291333 or email info@thebigorchard.com — we manufacture in Yorkshire and can advise on bulk education orders.