THIS being page ten or so, I've not read everyone's favorite gadgets...forgive me if I repeat their suggestion. Lately I've enjoyed the "bed raisers" which I use underneath my dining room table's legs when doing my fabric cutting...whether it's using rotary cutter for quilting, or cutting out dress patterns. I'm tall, and the continual bending used to wear out my back terribly. These come in two parts...so one can raise "legs: 3" or 5" or (combined) 8". . . isn't that cool? It is easy to get my DH to work with me and place them and remove them as desired. They support LOTS of weight...very safe. ($11 at WalMart).