Find a Blackboard for Physics PhD Student

[brydustin]

Hi, I'm a new physics phd student, and I would like to have a black board in my flat, but I can't find any suitable on amazon and I've looked all over the internet. Most of the boards are small for children or just designed to leave short messages on (like at bars, etc.). If anyone knows where I can purchase a blackboard that would be much appreciated.

 

[Chi Meson]

You can get green or black chalkboard paint from a hardware store or online
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006BAEMM/?tag=pfamazon01-20

If you have a really smooth wood surface, or a proper size piece of sheet metal, you can make you own custom chalkboard.

 

[brydustin]

Thanks, unfortunately my landlord doesn't allow me to paint anything on the walls, but no restrictions on hanging blackboards, posters, etc... I've spotted the paint a while ago, thought about it, but realized that I could loose my deposit ($$$)... so yeah, a traditional boarded (non-paint) blackboard is what I need

You can get green or black chalkboard paint from a hardware store or online
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006BAEMM/?tag=pfamazon01-20

If you have a really smooth wood surface, or a proper size piece of sheet metal, you can make you own custom chalkboard.

 

[staddum]

Last year i was also searching for a board to write on. I bought a whiteboard 2m x 1.20m.

I was planning on buying a blackboard (let's be honest, writing with chalk looks so much better), but I've read they get malformed after a while. (Not to mention I'm alergic to lots of stuff, and chalk probably is part of the list)

Anyhow, I'm extremelly happy with my Whiteboard. It is one of the best things I've spent money in, ever.EDIT: Not sure if it's a problem to you or not, but whiteboard markers are more expensive than chalks

 

[Grep]

Thanks, unfortunately my landlord doesn't allow me to paint anything on the walls, but no restrictions on hanging blackboards, posters, etc... I've spotted the paint a while ago, thought about it, but realized that I could loose my deposit ($$$)... so yeah, a traditional boarded (non-paint) blackboard is what I need

Paint works on things other than walls, you know.

I think what he meant is you can find yourself an appropriate rectangular piece of material, paint it, and end up with a cheap DIY blackboard.

 

[Office_Shredder]

Paint works on things other than walls, you know.

A common misconception. Have you ever read the breakdown on why it costs 20 million dollars to build a mile of road? It would only cost about 1500 bucks, except that it costs 20 million dollars for the white and yellow asphalt

This is also why paintball is so widely played: the paint can't adhere to your clothing, making discoloration impossible

 

[Grep]

A common misconception. Have you ever read the breakdown on why it costs 20 million dollars to build a mile of road? It would only cost about 1500 bucks, except that it costs 20 million dollars for the white and yellow asphalt

This is also why paintball is so widely played: the paint can't adhere to your clothing, making discoloration impossible

Wow, live and learn, huh?

 

[Chi Meson]

A common misconception. Have you ever read the breakdown on why it costs 20 million dollars to build a mile of road? It would only cost about 1500 bucks, except that it costs 20 million dollars for the white and yellow asphalt

This is also why paintball is so widely played: the paint can't adhere to your clothing, making discoloration impossible

I did not know that. That explains the problem with my dog.