Do you tilt your machine?

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08-22-2011, 08:07 AM

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leatheflea

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I tried this method and it didnt work for me,

08-22-2011, 08:20 AM

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patski

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I do and I use a door stop, for 79Cents you get it tilted and because its rubbery it holds

08-22-2011, 08:37 AM

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wuv2quilt

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What a cool idea...I'll have to try that and see if it helps my neck.

08-22-2011, 08:54 AM

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dltaylor

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I tilt mine. Someone on the board was selling lifts that her husband made and they were really nice.

08-22-2011, 09:01 AM

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Lostn51

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Here is the link to the machine lifters.......

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-69533-1.htm

Billy

08-22-2011, 09:01 AM

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clem55

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My machine bed fits level with the cabinet top, but I tried the tilting anyway. It really helped me. I didn"t feel like I had to lean over to see what I was sewing. Easier on the back.

08-22-2011, 09:04 AM

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Lostn51

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All of my machines are treadled so I can not take advantage of something like this but because of it being in a treadle its not hard for me to see and doesnt bother my back.

Billy

08-22-2011, 09:07 AM

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pamesue

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jackie o.

I always try to remember to tilt my machine also. I use the inexpensive rubber door stops that you can buy almost anywhere. I like them because they "grip" the machine, and you can easily adjust the angle of the tilt. Hope that's helpful.

this is what I use also

08-22-2011, 10:45 AM

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spartan quilter

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Love the comments about losing the stress on the back. I will be seeing if I can sew longer than I used to, without the backache. That would be great.

08-22-2011, 10:54 AM

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Becky Crafts

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DH made me a tilt table for my machine & it works fantastic! I work from a recliner on a TV tray, so it's a necessity. Some day I hope to get the Sew-Eze table so my machine will be even with the top & then hopefully FMQ will be easier. Also sturdier...