Cutting space?
07-23-2011, 02:49 AM
#101
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I use a 72"x30" folding table. At first I used the bed risers, but the table was still too short for me. So my DH used pvc pipe to raise it even more for me. He measured the correct height by my standing next to the table and my showing him how high I wanted it to be so I don't have to bend at all. He put caps on the bottom of the extensions so they won't cut into the carpet. The caps also made them more stable. :) Good luck in figuring out what is right for you.
07-23-2011, 11:34 AM
#102
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I use 4 cans of food under the legs of my folding table. Because I am short with a bad back I am using 4 cans of grillin beans. But I trade them out every few month or when I want what is under the legs.
07-23-2011, 11:37 AM
#103
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Originally Posted by Robinlee
I've used PVC pipe and NO#10 coffee can.
My husband made the PVC pipe stands when I was making Lefse for the first time and it was killing my shoulders. Now I just continual to use for my cutting table when it's bigger then a 1yd cut.
My husband made the PVC pipe stands when I was making Lefse for the first time and it was killing my shoulders. Now I just continual to use for my cutting table when it's bigger then a 1yd cut.
07-23-2011, 05:55 PM
#105
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I purchased a kitchen island on Craig's list. Just the
right height for cutting and gives me extra storage
space....also made an ironing board 24x48 that would fit
on top of it so that I can iron yardage...uaed OSB board,
2 layers of cotton batting and canvas..works great & can
slide it behind the island when not in use
right height for cutting and gives me extra storage
space....also made an ironing board 24x48 that would fit
on top of it so that I can iron yardage...uaed OSB board,
2 layers of cotton batting and canvas..works great & can
slide it behind the island when not in use
07-23-2011, 07:54 PM
#106
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Originally Posted by Jan in VA
I've found if I cut sitting down it helps to have a lower surface or an adustable chair.
But standing is so much more accurate for me, if a bit more painful. Because I'm only 5'3" a regular height table works just fine for a while. I can't stand much longer than "a while" anyway.
When I used to stand for long periods, I made 'risers' for my foldup table from PVC pipe (the stiff, white, plumbing stuff). They can be cut any length to fit over the legs and I put cane rubbers on the bottoms of the legs to keep them steady.
Jan in VA
But standing is so much more accurate for me, if a bit more painful. Because I'm only 5'3" a regular height table works just fine for a while. I can't stand much longer than "a while" anyway.
When I used to stand for long periods, I made 'risers' for my foldup table from PVC pipe (the stiff, white, plumbing stuff). They can be cut any length to fit over the legs and I put cane rubbers on the bottoms of the legs to keep them steady.
Jan in VA
07-24-2011, 05:58 AM
#107
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Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn
Get bed risers. They are either plastic or wood. You can get them at walmart or bed bath and beyond.
07-24-2011, 09:37 AM
#108
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Originally Posted by Pat M
I am new to quilting and find cutting is quite a chore. The main problem seems to be my cutting space is too low. I am currently using a long folding table - any suggestions? Has anyone raised their table by using the things you can put under your bed to raise it up? Thanks for your ideas.
07-24-2011, 02:42 PM
#109
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I have 2 rectangle tables creating an "L" shape for my work area. One is covered with a large cutting mat and the other holds a table top ironing board. They both have straight legs but were different heights. To equalize the difference and raise them so I didn't have to bend over too much, my man made wood blocks about 4" square to place under each leg and routed out the centers of each block to fit the legs to prevent them from slipping or getting knocked off. Works perfectly! I think he's a keeper.
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