Alvin PXB21 Instructions

Alvin PXB21 Instructions

Alvin portable drawing board instructions

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Thank you for purchasing an Alvin PXB Portable Drawing Board.
With proper care and handling, your PXB will provide you with years of accurate and productive use.
PXB Boards are available
in the following sizes:
PXB21
16" x 21"
PXB24
18" x 24"
PXB26
20" x 26"
PXB31
23" x 31"
PXB36
24" x 36"
PXB42
30" x 42"

Care and Handling

o Keep all adjustment knobs tight to
ensure straightedge stays parallel
o Clean board surface and underside of blade with mild detergent and soft cloth. Wipe dry
o Avoid direct exposure to sunlight or extreme heat
o Protect your PXB from damage by storing and transporting in a protective case
o Do not move straightedge with brakes tightened; always move straightedge with a smooth, easy motion

Adjustments

It is recommended that you follow this sequence when making
adjustments to the position of the straightedge blade:
1. Set the brakes for optimum braking strength
o Unscrew brake knobs as far as they will go.
o Retighten brake knobs one full revolution only
o Loosen top adjustment knobs
o Push metal side brackets toward the center until
both brake pads rest against edges of board
o Retighten top adjustment knobs
o Brakes are now set and ready to use. Simply
tighten and loosen brake knobs as necessary
o Be sure to keep top adjustment knobs tightly
secured or the brakes will not function
2. Set straightedge blade parallel to edge of board
o Loosen one wire capture screw on either side of the blade
o Pivot the blade until it is in the desired parallel position
o Retighten wire capture screw
PXB Board Instructions
Top
Adjustment
Knob
Side
Bracket
Brake
Knob
Brake
Pad
Wire
Capture
Screw
Straightedge
Blade
Board
Wire

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Questions and answers

Jim Sellars
March 17, 2025

i need to be able to expose the underside of the straight edge to remove tape stuck to it

1 comments:
Mr. Anderson
March 17, 2025

To expose the underside of the Alvin PXB21 straightedge, loosen the wire capture screws on either side of the blade. This will allow you to pivot the blade and access the underside to remove the tape. After cleaning, retighten the wire capture screws to secure the blade in place.

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Summary of Contents for Alvin PXB21

  • Page 1 PXB Board Instructions Thank you for purchasing an Alvin PXB Portable Drawing Board. With proper care and handling, your PXB will provide you with years of accurate and productive use. PXB Boards are available in the following sizes: PXB21 16" x 21"...
  • Page 2 Top adjustment knobs. Set of 6 Carrying handle Rubber grip track. Set of 2 BX-SM Folding legs for PXB21, 24, and 26. Set of 2 BX-LG Folding legs for PXB31, 36, and 42. Set of 2 Alvin & Company, Inc.

This manual is also suitable for:

Pxb24Pxb26Pxb31Pxb36Pxb42

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