Slant boards assist in maintaining a neutral back and neck posture by placing reference materials at an angle, above the flat worksurface.  These often look like miniature drafting tables or heavy-duty document holders used with computers.

Other Commentaries and Information

R&D Ergonomics, Inc
6 Harvey Brook Dr.  Freeport, ME 04032
207-865-6445, Fax: 207-353-5308
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http://www.MorencyRest.com

Angled Adjustable Work Surface

• Estimated Price: $110
• Availability: Direct and Resellers

There are four versions with the sizing ranging from 24"w x 24"h writing surface with curved pad; 24"w x 18"h with curved pad; to 18:w x 20"h with straight pad.  The curved pad is a padded forearm support for the forearms while writing and has a half moon cutout for the abdomen.  The angled writing surface is made of "hardwood and hardwood veneers for strength and durability." Their byline is-  "Our angled work surfaces were developed to aid individuals who perform writing, reading, and editing tasks."  These are the only angled work surfaces with padded forearm support.  All models expect the portable may be attached to the work surface with #C412-D or C412-SP mounting clamps, sold separately for $20 and $25." (Timothy Robert Mayhew, Professional Ergonomic Solutions - April'98)

Heavy Duty Copy Holder

• Estimated Price: $70
• Availability: Direct and Resellers

Heavy Duty Copy Holders were developed to raise and tilt large and or heavy reading materials. Common applications include supporting computer printouts, large reference books and three ring binders. The angle can be adjusted in steps from approximately 15 to 70 degrees. They are manufactured from quality hardwoods and hardwood veneers. The standard model is 12" high and 16" wide with a 2" shelf. Custom sizes are available on request. Custom copy holders have been made sized for items from parking tickets to E-sized blueprints.

Adaptables
2318-D Walsh Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051
(800) 701-8262,  Fax: (408) 654-7969

Slant Board

Correct copy placement increases productivity while reducing fatigue and strain on eyes, neck and back. Adaptables Slant Board allows for comfort and visual ease.

Comments:

Adaptables just came out with a slantboard recently.  Has six fixed angled positions.  12" high x 16" wide.  Also has an expandable T bar that extends height to 21" high.  People call me looking for a slantboard/doc holder that will hold legal size pages (16" tall)- this sort of thing works very well for this.  Comes in Almond laminate color.  (Timothy Robert Mayhew, Professional Ergonomic Solutions - April'98)

AliMed
297 High Street, Dedhan, MA 02026
(800) 225-2610, Fax: (800) 437-2966
http://www.alimed.com

eluxe Slant

• Estimated Price:  $139.00 ea

Turns any desk or table into an ergonomic reading and writing area.  Angle adjusts from 23 deg. to 32 deg. to position books and papers comfortably.  Prevents slouching and reduces back, neck and shoulder aches.  Reading section is removable. Folds flat.

Comments

Other styles and type are available from AliMed's catalog.

ErgoDesk
30801 NE 92nd Ave, Battleground, WA 98604
800-822-3746, Fax: 360-687-0417

Adjustable Ergo Desk

• Estimated Price: $199.00 ea
• Availability: Resellers and Mailorder Catalogs

Lets you read and write in comfort.  Posture straightens, eyes relax, aches disappear.  Sit longer, concentrate better and work more productively.  You'll be amazed at the difference a few inches of incline makes.  Beautifully handcrafted from Oregon Alder hardwood. 25" x 14 1/2". Collapses to a slim 2" for quick portability.  Writing surface 15 deg. to 22 deg. angle at a maximum height of 6 1/2" to 7" with four height adjustments.  Reading surface: 75 deg. angle with a maximum height of 14 1/2"

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ErgoDesks are of the highest quality and their big advantage is their collapsability and carrying handle.  From home to work- or where ever your work is.  We recommend these a lot for persons with cervical injuries. This slantboard is designed to be used as an inclined writing surface positioning the forearms actually on the slantboard itself.  Uniqueness lies in a flip up second surface- a sort of book shelf freeing up the writing surface.  Prices are $179 for 18" wide & $189 for 25" wide.  For a few bucks more- slantboard also comes in solid walnut or rosewood.  The most asthetically pleasing slantboard you will find anywhere. (Timothy Robert Mayhew, Professional Ergonomic Solutions - April'98)

Fox Bay Industries
4150 B Place NW Ste 101, Auburn, WA 98001-2449
(253) 941-9155 or (800) 874-8527, Fax: (253) 941-9197
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http://www.foxbay.com

• Estimated Prices: DH16M & DH16MFL- $74.95 & $84.95
• Availability: Resellers

Fox Bay has also just came out with a slantboard also.  It is simply a 16" wide slantboard.  FL stands for a 2 1/2" folding lip which flips up to hold thicker documents. It is adjustable to three angles. (Timothy Robert Mayhew, Professional Ergonomic Solutions - April'98)

Health By Design
695 DeLong Ave., Suite 50
Novato, CA 94945, USA
(415) 898-8028, (888) 909-ERGO (3746)
Fax: (415) 898-1022 fax 
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http://www.healthydesign.com

Slant Board & Sit-Stand Podium Slant Board

Discover what draftsmen and artists have always known: working on a sloped surface reduces back and neck pressure, as well as eye strain. You experience less fatigue and improved concentration.

Health By Designs' exclusive slant board designs offer more adjustment than any others on the market. Six angle adjustments assure you of just the angle to suit your task and your posture.

All our models are made of beautiful maple veneer. The non-glare, low contrast finish is easy on the eyes.

Boards fold flat for easy storage. Crafted in the USA.

ISE International Source for Ergonomics
950 Warden Ave., Scarborough, Ontario, CN Ml L 4E3
(416) 759-2929 or (800) 463-7731, Fax: (416) 759-9272

Slant Boards

Allow for documents to be placed perpendicular to your sight line - reducing strain and glare.

Holds copy at any angle between 0 degrees to 80 degrees.

Writing Tablets

Writing tablets come with full width black upholstered pads (2" deep); copy holder slant boards have an edge 1/2" deep.

Larger sized slant boards can hold large documents or binders securely.

Padded palm supports (upholstered in Black Vinyl) provide cushioned comfort for writing and double as a copy holder.

PosturMate
Don Allen
1445 Allen Dr.  Eureka, CA 95502
707-445-4841

Slantboard

• Estimated Price: 16" is $85 and 24" is $95.
  Availability: Resellers

Don makes an excellent solid wood Slantboard-  virtually two slabs of wood hinged together- 12" x 16"w version and larger 16" x 24"w.  Adjustable to almost any angle- really low or almost 90 degrees.  Very simple and to the point.    (Timothy Robert Mayhew, Professional Ergonomic Solutions - April'98)

Task 2 (formerly Solutions in Comfort)
500 Bragato Rd  Belmont, CA 94002
800-592-3746, Fax: 415-592-7755
http://www.task2.com

WritePlus

• Estimated Price: $158
• Availability: Resellers

A black plastic adjustable angle slantboard that is 15" x 16".  $158 list price.  Collapses flat and has a carrying handle also.

FatCat & CopyCat

• Estimated Price: FatCat $128, CopyCat $175
• Availability: Resellers

Task 2 also makes what what I would call a "deskedge slantboard". Literally a slantboard designed to be used b/n the keyboard (which is on a retractable keyboard tray) and the monitor.  Both the FATCAT and COPYCAT are 15"h x 16"w and angle adjustable from 20 to 80 degrees and 10 to 80 degrees respectively.  Made from black plastic. The FATCAT has carrying handles built in. (Timothy Robert Mayhew, Professional Ergonomic Solutions - April'98)

WorkRite
830 Sweetser Ave., Novato, CA 94945
415-898-8977   Fax- 415-897-2544
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http://www.wrea.com

Rite-In-Line

• Estimated Price: 18" width - $119.95; 22" width - $129.95
• Availability: Resellers

A deskedge slantboard available in 18" and 22" widths.  Comes in choice of Slate or Black laminate.  Designed to be used in conjuction with a retractable keyboard tray.  Rather heavy duty and will hold a lot of weight -- medical files, legal files, etc.  The lip is padded and 2" thick -- it'll hold thick heavy files easily.  The Rite-In-Line has a lot of adjustment, height, angle, back/forth motion but is heavy and not designed to be moved from place to place.  However, there isn't any other slantboard product that has as much adjustment or designed to do exactly what this one does.

The deskedge slantboard I find many people don't know exist- but if they can configure their workstations to use one- it works great! (Timothy Robert Mayhew, Professional Ergonomic Solutions - April'98)