Could you convince the hubby (or a neighbor, brother, handy-friend) to cut out the top of your existing table so you could drop your machine to the level of the table? If your handyperson could screw braces at each side of the opening, they could attach right angle brackets at the level of your machine, then cut plywood to support the m/c. The major expense would be an acrilyc filler around the m/c, if hole in the table top is larger than the current m/c. If you are quilting, a portable banquet table with fold-up legs could be set up behind the wooden table to add space. I can see a couple of file cabinets or shelving underneath to hold baskets or bins for your supplies...OOOOOO the possibilities...