Well, I don't know bout others but I have a table my hubby built for me that is 4'x8' and 36" high that I use now. It helps tremendously!! I used to cut on the dining room table too, for years. grrr! I know your pain all to well. lol. What I do is try to do all my cutting in one day for a project. That way when I am done, I can rest and start sewing the next day. Think .. take your pain all at once type of thing. Good luck to ya though! It is worth it in the end.