Candace

I bought two FW tables today. One came with an extension table, which I've never seen in person before. Does anyone have one(extension table) and is it sturdy enough? It only hooks in two places onto the main table and looks like it really can't handle much weight or the hooks would disengage. I assume it's strong enough for bulk sewing like quilting, but was surprised that it doesn't hook on a bit better onto the table.

I now have one 301 longbed, two 301 shortbed/401/500, and two FW tables. I think I'm set!!

The table on the right looks a lot lighter because of the sun, but the tables are the same.

KLO

Seriously? What area of Outer Space are you from? I would love to visit and find a FW table let alone the one with the extra piece. What a great find!!!

tessagin

I'm curious as to what kind of weight you want to put onto the table. You may want to check it by adding weights. Start by putting the (or similar weight) of the machine then add similar heavy weights. Know any one with exercising weights you could borrow? Just add a little at a time. See if it wobbles at all first. You may have to tighten the legs. If those are out of sync that will put stress on the hooks.

Candace

Well, my "stuff" when I'm quilting or sewing can add up. I wouldn't expect to be able to stand on it, LOL, but I bet if I pushed on it really hard it might unlatch. I didn't try that, but I wouldn't feel comfortable setting any kind of vintage machine on it, for example. The legs are nice and sturdy. I'm just surprised that the hooks don't somehow lock into the table but just slide on (and in my mind could easily slide off too).

Candace

I thought so too:> Guess I'll have to actually buy a FW now. I've resisted because I already own 6, 301's.

amcatanzaro

I'll trade you a featherweight for a nice black 301 any day.

The tables are great finds!

Mrs. SewNSew

Wow. Just wow. I want to live in outer space too!

Monroe

Incredible finds!!!!!! I obtained the extension table with my 301 card table a few years ago, then found a FW table this Spring. The extension isn't very sturdy, but nice for holding light loads.

Candace

That's good to know and was what I was thinking.

intoquilting

I would love to find the insert for a fw table. I got one with the featherweight machine that I bought but they had misplaced the insert. Bummer......