Originally Posted by
mcfay
I think the drop down tables must take out the vibration because none of the drop down tables and machines I own have vibration issues. I have a treadle machine that has a 15-89 machine, and a desk type one with three drawers that has a New Home 445 which is VERY heavy, and I have had just the light weight cheap one that my New Home was in first and none of them vibrated.
Isn't that funny. I've never actually seen a table configured the way I was thinking, they're all suspending the machines like what you describe. I have a "Desk" here that I picked up from the government surplus. It's got a built in Keyboard tray that's about 4.75" from the top of the desk. I was thinking that for the stay at home table, I would cut the hole in it to fit all of the machines, then use a blocking system of some sort to "shim" the machines up. I'll report back on the vibration from that set up.
Originally Posted by
didi
Here's a thought. I had a threadle that I wasn't using, so I took the top off, put the marble on it and it sit in my living room, nice deco. When I want to sew on one of my portables. FW, 15-91, etc. I use the shelve lining rubber, sit the machine on it and sew away.
Hey! Thanks for mentioning that. One thing I forgot to mention is that I'm trying to do some FMQ, and I find that the machine being level with the table makes it a lot easier than when the machine is perched on top. I've been using the table for my 15-90, but the opening is much too large for some of the machines I'm using, so I was hoping for a more "custom" fit.
I will definitely see if I can find the shelf lining I know is somewhere in the house. That should help a fair bit with travel and vibration.
Originally Posted by
cflykins
I have the SewEzi table with my portable Singer 15-91 set in it and it is very sturdy. The SewEzi table was originally bought with the hole cut for my Babylock Espire but I found I could also set the vintage singer 15-91 down in it with the portable case bottom included. It works fine. It is not wobbly. So now I can use the table for 3 of my machines - the Babylock, the Featherweight, and the 15-91. I ordered the acrylic inserts for the Espire and the FW. Also, I ordered the plastic wedges that adjust for machine height that they call the Optional Change System and I use these with the various machines. I am very happy with my table.
Do you have the extra brace? I didn't see it on their site, but I read about it being necessary for the heavier machines. Do you find there's any additional noise at all with the shims? (Optional Change System)
What's the table top made of? Is it a resin, or is it a painted wood or wood product?
How do you think the table would do with the 28 lb 15-91 on it, and a cat or two? That's my biggest concern...