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13th September 2021, 11:32 PM #1GOLD MEMBER
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whiteboard or chalkboard
doing a garage re-shuffle and have a small bit of blank brick wall and thinking I should really get something to write down cut lists, plans, to-do's etc etc. I'm just a weekend hobbyist.
i'm just wondering what other people use or if they have a preference of a whiteboard of chalkboard. I should mention my wife is a teach and is an avid chalkboard fan, refusing to let hers going when the school basically converted over to white boards, something about kids and asthma.
both seem to be about the same price, around $30 for a 600 x 900
whiteboard pro:
neat
easy to clean
I feel I would enjoy writing on it more
magnetic so can attach other stuff to it.
whiteboard cons:
stuff that dries on there for a long time can be a bastard to clean off
pens can dry out if caps left off
chalkboard pro:
chalk is cheap
super quick to jot something down onto
doesn't dry out
chalkboard cons:
dusty
not as nice to write on
doesn't clean off as well
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14th September 2021, 07:27 AM #2
+1 for Magnetic whiteboard. Fridge doors are usually too big for a workshop.
Franklin
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14th September 2021, 08:35 AM #3SENIOR MEMBER
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I like the chalkboard more than the whiteboard for cleaning alone. As you stated the whiteboard is a pain to clean if you leave prompts on for a long time whereas chalkboards are simple to clean.
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14th September 2021, 09:40 AM #4SENIOR MEMBER
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Clean whiteboards with a spray of wd40, wipe of with a paper towel.
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14th September 2021, 09:47 AM #5Woodworking mechanic
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In my teaching career I have used both and like both. Dustless chalk minimises the dust from chalkboards but isn’t as “nice” to use as standard chalk.
Whiteboards are easy to clean even if the pen has been left on the board for sometime by using a good quality whiteboard cleaner. Even using a Whiteboard “duster” you will still need to use rags when thoroughly cleaning a whiteboard.
If you write on the board with a permanent pen by mistake, write over it with a whiteboard pen and that will take it off.
Brakleen brake cleaner also works well.
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14th September 2021, 11:21 AM #6.
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I know chalk dust doesn't bother some people but I'm quite allergic to it and switched to white boards at work as soon as they were available
When I built my shed I put a sheet of white coated Zincalume on the back of the 2.1m high x 1.2m wide main shed door with the intention of using it as a white board but never got round to using it. Now it's covered with charts and signs. A few years back SWMBO gave me a 300 x 400 mm white board for the shed, must drag it out and see if I can find a spot for it.
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14th September 2021, 11:43 AM #7GOLD MEMBER
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A small piece of corkboard or canite is useful also for pinning notes up
Tom
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14th September 2021, 03:45 PM #8
I would be happy with either if I had a bit of wall to hang it on.
Regards
John
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14th September 2021, 08:12 PM #9
Chalkboard can be made to any size or shape. Just a suitable board painted with chalkboard paint. If for some reason you need to freshen it up in years to come - just repaint.
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21st September 2021, 07:15 PM #10
I also prefer a whiteboard for the simple reason that it looks nicer, and a better range of ink colours are available.
A big con for whiteboards is accidentally writing on them with permanent ink.
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21st September 2021, 11:10 PM #11GOLD MEMBER
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23rd September 2021, 12:49 AM #12
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24th September 2021, 09:27 AM #13
One thing you'll possibly find with a blackboard is that it'll become a tan coloured board relatively quickly, unless your dust extraction is right up to snuff Fine dust will get "stuck" in a blackboard, and you'd be forever cleaning it (and whiteboards are quicker and easier to clean than a blackboard in my opinion).
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24th September 2021, 09:58 PM #14GOLD MEMBER
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I have several white boards in my shed. But the best thing I ever bought was a a sheet of magnetic white board. I have cut different pieces to make random little white boards for where I need them. My favourite is a 100mm X 125mm that's stuck onto the electrical controls for my milling machine to record incremental measurements so it keeps my mind clear.
I bought a refill bottle of ink and top up when necessary.
Horses for courses I guess.
Rgds,
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27th September 2021, 04:25 PM #15GOLD MEMBER
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Ended up with a 900 x 600 one for $33 from office works.
Wouldnt say its super magnetic though
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