Roben you are so lucky to get a custom made sewing table...i have a husband who is a carpenter but i went out and bought a horn sewing cabinet as i needed one before i got too old to sew..hehehe. I love my horn sewing cabinet because i can fold it away but must admit i dont often do that but i like the fact that i can lock it up so noone can take my scissors and things so when i am sewing i know i will be able to find everything. The cabinet is a great height for sewing at but is no good for standing and cutting at as it is too low as i have a bad back. Great idea about the light box. The only thing i wish my cabinet had and that is space on the right hand side as when you are sewing your quilt takes up most of the space on the left and all the pins and scissors and rulers are all under there somewhere! Show us pictures when yours is finished..