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Need advice on how to raise tables ?

Old 09-12-2010, 11:42 AM
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I got PVC pipe from Home Depot and had my DH cut it to the length I needed. I just slipped a pipe on each of the legs. I had several sizes to be used for different jobs. Then you can always take them off quickly when you need those extra tables for a party.
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Old 09-12-2010, 12:46 PM
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i use bed risers that i got at Joanns for my table. i used my coupon too so they were cheap. the only issue is if i have to move the table. they don't want to slide. the cement block idea sounds like a pain in my toes to me!! i know i would be stubbing my toes on them constantly. i'm glad they work for some.
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Old 09-12-2010, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by MzMcKee
I love the pvc leg extenders I made for my table. And I made them adjustable! Just a little nut and bolt system.
I like your system. Is it just pvc pipe or is it a specific item to look for? Are the feet pop ons?
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Old 09-12-2010, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Quilter Day-by-Day
I have a 8ft. table and a 4ft table that I need to raise to a better height for cutting and ironing. They are the ones made by Lifetime got them at Sams got them a few years ago for extra tables for get togethers but now they are turned into a cutting table and designing,and a ironing table.
My sister uses PVC pipe. She puts the legs of the table inside the pipe which is cut to add the length she needs the table to be.
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Old 09-12-2010, 03:38 PM
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I do use the bed risers. They work perfect
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Old 09-12-2010, 04:07 PM
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big lots in austin had the bed risers for 5.00 last week
i like all the ideas
i would let concrete set up in cans first to give them
weight.
square thik wood blocks if you have that
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Old 09-12-2010, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by mar32428
I got PVC pipe from Home Depot and had my DH cut it to the length I needed. I just slipped a pipe on each of the legs. I had several sizes to be used for different jobs. Then you can always take them off quickly when you need those extra tables for a party.
I love what you have done. I usually bring in 4 house bricks which I have cleaned up just for the purpose. I am going to get some PVC.
I must admit I had never thought of using PVC but what a brilliant idea. Thank you to all who have suggested it.
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Old 09-12-2010, 05:22 PM
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Bed risers are at JoAnns right now in the student going off to college dept. Paid $6 for four of them.
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Old 09-12-2010, 06:12 PM
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In the sewing class I help teach we use the bed risers.
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Old 09-12-2010, 06:26 PM
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My 4 ft table that I bought from BJ's has adjustable legs that have 3 diffrent heights. My 6 ft table does not. I would think you would have to put them on something that has some weight to it. If you put the table on old paint cans or bed risers I just feel the table would shift on you as you put pressure as you are cutting. You just need something sturdy.
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