pookie ookie

So sorry about your back pain. I recently discovered just how awful it is to experience it. Take care of yourself.

My cutting table is 36" and I'm 5'9". My table is really the counter area of a 1949 oven. I lean into my "table" and trust me that giant oven's not going anywhere when I do it. Ask Walmart to hit up Sears for all their old ovens. Now that would be a sight. j/k

Love the notion of 3" below the elbow. I've gotta test that out!

thimblebug6000

I'm 5'9" although the latest DR appt said 5'8 ¾"???? The best place for me to do my cutting is on the kitchen counter, anything else is way too low....hmmm...interesting they're only 36" I would have presumed them to be higher!

MzMcKee

That what I have. I took a 4 ft folding and raised it up. It was easy enough I did it myself. Well expect cutting the pvc pipe. I had the very kind gentleman at Home Depot do that for me when he was puzzling over why I was trying to do. Here's a photo of it. He also suggested the caps, he wanted me to glue them on. But they are such a snug fit, I've never had a problem with them coming off. One of the things you can't see well is the nut and bolt system that goes through each leg to support the tables legs inside the pvc. You measure up, or down, the leg and drill a hole for the nut and bolt.

Jingle

Mine is base cabinets with a countertop, just like in a kitchen. I discovered my glass topped dining room table is much easier to cut on and much easier to hold the ruler and it doesn't slip as easy as when I use the above countertop. I'm 5'7" and it does hurt my back a bit, after about 6 hours, back stops when I stop cutting. I'm going to use the table from now on when cutting pieces for any quilt.

nicky

I had the same problem with my back and i bought the bed risers. The 5 inch ones were perfect and now my back doesn't hurt any more.

quiltingmimipj

That's some good information. I think employers should be aware of these tips.

grann of 6

My table is 33", but I am 5'3.

Theresa

Hey, thanks for getting this information. Learned a lot about correct posture, etc.

LAQUITA

Mine is an old dresser that I covered the top of with batting and teflon for iroining then add a large sutting mat when cutting. I use the dresser drawers for storing my quilting tings in.

This is a great height FOR ME but I am only 5'2 also.

Like many have said, it depends on your heighth and what YOU are comfortable with.

Good luck

tall2

they can use the rizers that are used for holding the deck in place? there about 10-12 inches and wont move on there own! Since Im also tall, 6'3 to be exact, and have had a fusion on my back already. I cant bend as much as normal ppl do, so I use a utilty cart with a metal top, bought it at Sams, its 39"with the wheels, and I also made a cover for it so I can remove cutting mats and iron on it. ( I am using the metaliac surface, with padding Fleece) Its great both my sisters come over here to cut and press once a week, both wish they had one. I keep it in the Kitchen so I can use it as a extra surface when cooking.