My DH made mine for me. It is taller than any commercial table so I am not bent down over it. My 36" x 24" mat covers the surface with about 3" extra on the sides and 12" extra front to back. I am pretty sure the table top is an old salvaged piece of kitchen counter top and he put legs on it so it stands about 36" tall the same as a kitchen counter top. But it does not fold down, it is up permanently. But it is super sturdy with no wobble at all. I love it.