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Bonbonary 05-07-2011 08:50 AM

I have one & I think it's great. No more back ache from bending over the dining room table.

sand344 05-07-2011 09:21 AM

Terrible! The legs dont stay inside the brackets and I think it's Too high or I'm too short. I got rid of it and DH made me one without wheels.

olebat 05-07-2011 10:01 AM

Get It. Lot's of good alternatives, but after the "some assembly required" it's great. I got the new one for the sewing room, which has the 4 side legs, and put the other one, (two side legs which only supported the center) in the auxiliary room. Sturdy, fold-able, and allows for customizable storage underneath. The other table had odd angles which compromised space. I got a padded ironing cover for it at Hancocks, which was also a good investment. I already had the cutting mat. A second model is also available, which has drawers in the center. It won't fold as compactly, but I never close it anyway. It is in the craft room for other fun projects. Also well worth the sale price.

damaquilts 05-07-2011 10:11 AM

I have one I bought about 4 or so years ago. It has the single swing out support leg. I have had to reinforce mine a couple of times and my brother just put bolts through the top to hold it . I think the ones they have now with the two swing legs on each side give more support. As soon as my brother gets done redoing the engine in his truck then fixing the other truck , working on the beams under the house yadayadayada. LOL He is going to build me a solid wood cutting table based on the same design. Only with storage in the middle. Of course I may be so feeble by then it won't be required. LOL

pab58 05-07-2011 10:12 AM


Originally Posted by Kappy

Originally Posted by Dingle
I don't have that table but it is on sale right now for $69.99 so you can't use your coupon. A lot of members have made their own. Mine is made out of a hollow core door. I like it because it's bigger. I have room to set things to the side without it being in the way when I cut. I also made my own irioning board almost as big as the table. It leans against the wall on the table so when I need to press all I have to do is lay it down. When I need to cut I lean it back against the wall.


Oh to have the space!!!!

I agree, Kappy!!! :-( Wouldn't you just love to be able to do that??!! :wink:

phylby 05-07-2011 10:17 AM

I have one also. And love it. I use it for a tun of things including a buffet table while folded and covered with a fancy table cloth. :thumbup:

akeskey 05-07-2011 10:26 AM

I have one too and love it. I found it was wobbly recently and my son discovered that the screws were loose. Use the tool that comes with the assembly instructions to tighten it and it will be much better.

heberstitcher 05-07-2011 10:41 AM

I have one and I like it alot, especially that it folds up for storage!!.

Treasureit 05-07-2011 10:43 AM

You guys that got htem years ago must have gotten the good ones...mines needs tighted all the time, and the wheels bend over so it slants. I hope to get a good one one day.

lbelkin 05-07-2011 12:47 PM

I have one for many years and I would be completely lost without it. I find it to be the most valuable thing in the sewing room except for my sewing machine.

JayCee 05-07-2011 01:04 PM

Love mine. I'm short so I removed the wheels to make the table a little lower. I leave mine open all the time.

desertrose 05-07-2011 02:16 PM

I've only had my table for about a month but I love it! The height is sooo great compared to bending over folding tables or the dining room table. No more aching back, It folds up to 15" wide when not extended and would be great as a buffet table for any gathering.

Some people have said they have had problems with the frame pieces bot lining up but mine was fine. If there are any problems they are great about returning it for another one.

It's sure worth the money and the sale's a great price.

desertrose 05-07-2011 02:17 PM

I've only had my table for about a month but I love it! The height is sooo great compared to bending over folding tables or the dining room table. No more aching back, It folds up to 15" wide when not extended and would be great as a buffet table for any gathering.

Some people have said they have had problems with the frame pieces bot lining up but mine was fine. If there are any problems they are great about returning it for another one.

It's sure worth the money and the sale's a great price.

Sewnique 05-07-2011 02:26 PM

I have one of the older ones that has a shelf underneath with a middle drawer in it. I purchased one of the large cutting mats that fits completely over the top of it. I never fold the sides down unless I am moving it to the kitchen to use as some of the others do, as a buffet table. I got a table cloth to match my dining table one and use it every year at Christmas time. It is higher than a regular table and that way the small children cannot reach things on it and get into every thing! Which is a good plus! It really is good on the back, not having to bend over so far to cut, work, etc on things. I think you would be happy with one. You will not know how you made it without one when you get it! Thay are on sale right now at JoAnn's.

KenZ 05-07-2011 03:22 PM

My wife and I have three of the old style and like them. The old style does not have storage room in the center. The third one was found in the trash and only needed a good washing.

Ladybug 1938 05-07-2011 03:38 PM

I have had one for several years and would be lost without it...

boohoofish 05-07-2011 03:40 PM

I have one and love it - My husband even managed to undo everything so we could move it with us (would not recommend as screws are not as tight anymore). I would be lost without it, tho. Someone posted here a while ago that when she put hers together nothing matched - mine lined up perfectly. So bear in mind if you buy it. Other board members have used doors and if I didn't have this table that is probably what I would do. Good luck.

mighty 05-07-2011 04:22 PM

I also have one. I bought mine 6 or 7 years age LOVE IT!

Johanna Fritz 05-07-2011 04:25 PM

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Probaby shouldn't say this, I used to work at Joanns. I found they were kind of flimsy IMHO. I got the steel frame shelves that "Stack" (with brackets etc) - see picture - at Menards. Similar ones at Home Depot, Lowe's etc. They come with really nice thick wood for the shelves - you pick height.

If you have 3 shelves high, makes the PERFECT height for an industrial strength cutting table. The biggest Olfa mat covers 90% of the top. Plus, you will have 2 shelves for books or storage underneath. A much better buy. I did this for an "iron board" (with portable iron surface on top) and for a cutting table. Good luck.

bgullett 05-07-2011 04:37 PM

I love mine, use it for lots of things. Putting pieces together, seeing how strips look, etc.

Treasureit 05-07-2011 07:01 PM


Originally Posted by Johanna Fritz
Probaby shouldn't say this, I used to work at Joanns. I found they were kind of flimsy IMHO. I got the steel frame shelves that "Stack" (with brackets etc) - see picture - at Menards. Similar ones at Home Depot, Lowe's etc. They come with really nice thick wood for the shelves - you pick height.

If you have 3 shelves high, makes the PERFECT height for an industrial strength cutting table. The biggest Olfa mat covers 90% of the top. Plus, you will have 2 shelves for books or storage underneath. A much better buy. I did this for an "iron board" (with portable iron surface on top) and for a cutting table. Good luck.

Great Idea = Thanks

CruisingStef 05-07-2011 07:05 PM

I have it! And love it. In fact I have two from JoAnn's. It's worth every penny too. Couldn't live without them. Use to make my quilt on my small dining table, but now this is wonderful. Shouldn't have waited so long though.
Stephanie

damaquilts 05-08-2011 03:57 AM

I love the shelf idea but I need mine to fold up between uses. I think that may be why mine got so wobbley. I have to move it a lot and fold it up. And now that its on carpet and not concrete it makes it even harder to drag around. Oh well it works and its better than not having one at all.

eastermarie 05-08-2011 04:49 AM

I have one, it is a bit wobbley so I stuff cardboard under a couple of its legs to steady it. It stays partially folded most of the time. When we put ous together, the brackets for the legs didn't line up correctly, but my husband was able to drill holes in the correct places and anchor them correctly. I have the big mat to cove the top when fully extended. It's great that it folds up if you don't have the space to leave it fully extended all the time.

KenZ 05-08-2011 09:04 AM

These tables did not have the parts marked when I put our last one together. If the holes do not line up the frame may need to be turned on the center board or the side boards may need to traded. Check for hole alignment with it upside down on the floor, before putting in the screws. This helped with mine I hope it helps with yours.

puck116 05-10-2011 09:29 AM

I have one. I mistakenly bought it to put my sewing machine on. When DH was putting it together, he said, "I don't think your're going to want to sew on this." I said, "Why not?" He said, "Because it's too high." At first I was disappointed, but then realized I could use it as a cutting table (which is what it is for anyway). I like that it folds small when I'm not cutting on it. I still sew on the dining room table. Someday I'll find something to put my machine on.

kathydacey 05-10-2011 11:12 AM

I purchased one at Christmas and I love it. The sides drop down to make it smaller, that is if it is ever all cleaned off.

auntiehenno 05-12-2011 09:19 PM

I have one, but can't tell you the name of the shop, as it is a different name. Mine fold down and leaves a slim board to store. I like it.

sandy14 05-13-2011 05:01 PM

I have one also and find it very sturdy and love the height. It is easy and comfortable on my back. I have both sides down when I am not using it. That way it just uses a small amount of room.


Sandy14

Mimmis57 05-16-2011 05:26 PM

Karen,
I love mine. I used a gift cert & a coupon so it only cost $20.00. It looked easy to put together so I gave it a whirl. Needless to say I had some trouble. I asked my husband to see what I did wrong. But when you put the supports on upside down well you know! He fixed it for me and it's great.

Mimmis57 05-16-2011 05:27 PM

Could you send the instructions for your tables? Thanks


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