Generally something about the height of your kitchen counter is best (for most people) for cutting. I found two bookcases that were the right height at Staples, placed them about 6 feet apart and then put a solid core 3' wide door on top. Just the weight of the door holds it in place and so it's easily taken apart if I ever need to move it. And the bookcases give me extra storage space. Bigger items, like the sewing machine tote bag, fit nicely under the door/table top.