Best cutting table to buy
12-28-2016, 09:43 PM
#12
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Do the sides absolutely need to fold down? I am sure you are seeing the "repurposing and bed riser" theme here. I use a kid-sized pool table (from Sears, I think), covered with a thick plywood and set on inverted clay pots AND bed risers. 
The most important part for me is that it's heavy and doesn't sway or move, even when set up very high. I thought I had mine high enough with just the clay pots -until I herniated a lumbar disk bending just slightly over it. So, for me, the big thing is stability at any height, and I would think that a folding table may be less likely for that.
Hugs,
Charlotte
The most important part for me is that it's heavy and doesn't sway or move, even when set up very high. I thought I had mine high enough with just the clay pots -until I herniated a lumbar disk bending just slightly over it. So, for me, the big thing is stability at any height, and I would think that a folding table may be less likely for that.Hugs,
Charlotte
12-28-2016, 11:29 PM
#13
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Chula Vista CA
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I wish there was some sign of the manufacturer on my table but there isn't any. I bought it a a store named, Burdick's in Chula Vista, CA. It was on sale about 10 years ago for $350.00 (marked down from $400.00). My daughter talked me into it since it was the perfect height for me to use (I'm 5'9") and it folded up which I needed since I had not put in the Murphy bed in the sewing room yet. I was in there not too long ago and asked the owner if he ever gets them in and he said he quit selling them because they didn't move. A friend of mine wanted to buy one, but when I told her how much I paid for it she lost interest. But if you have a person that can build it, there isn't that much to it. I would be happy to take more detailed pictures of it and send it to you.
12-29-2016, 03:15 AM
#16
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Join Date: Aug 2011
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It may be helpful for you to read the many answers I received about a good cutting table.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...h-t212027.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...h-t212027.html
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12-29-2016, 03:30 AM
#17
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Illinois
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I, too, have the table from JoAnn's and really like it. I don't find it to be flimsy but then I've had mine for several years and perhaps they have changed a bit?? Hmm. It folds down, eh? Mine is always up and full of "stuff". The only thing I wish was different--it needs to be another inch wider to fit the cutting mat. The height is perfect and very enjoyable.
12-29-2016, 03:58 AM
#18
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Boothbay Maine
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QuiltingCandy, what a splendid table you have...Wesing, I almost purchased a Martelli when they were on sale but at the time, my contractors hadn't started my room addition so I am hoping they might go on sale again next fall or maybe pick one up at a show. In the meantime, I just use my dining room table. I am also interested in looking for a drafting table as Shortimer mentioned...
12-29-2016, 05:23 AM
#20
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 280
I currently have an old ping pong table on bed riser but I am building a new house and wanted my space to be nicer. Here is what I have gotten. I can't tell you what I think of it because it won't be opened up and set up until I move.
It is 31.5"Hx60"Wx40"D
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It is 31.5"Hx60"Wx40"D
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