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Vat 08-22-2011 11:59 AM

Several years one manufacture had a tilt on the market. I carried my Dad to the shop , he measured and came home and made one for me. It is on a 2 inch slant (2 inch measure on the back), and put a lip on the front so the machine want slide off. This has been about 10-12 years ago. I love mine and carry it to classes and retreats with me and use it everyday at home. Now that my Dad is no longer with us it means even more and is a wonderful reminder of him each day.

Mariposa 08-22-2011 12:15 PM

I use rubber door stops. Helps my neck and shoulders immensely! :)

SuzyQ 08-22-2011 12:28 PM

okay, time for a stupid question .... do you tilt the machine up at the back or the front? My machine sits on a dining room table. It seems to me I would need to tilt it up at the front???

Susan

brushandthimble 08-22-2011 12:35 PM

I usually only remember once my back starts hurting, BUT yesterday i remembered to use it all day. Still got a back ache but maybe not as bad as it would have been!
I have the rubber door stops (a pair)

brushandthimble 08-22-2011 12:36 PM

from the back so you can see the needle position area easier. tilting it toward you.


Originally Posted by SuzyQ
okay, time for a stupid question .... do you tilt the machine up at the back or the front? My machine sits on a dining room table. It seems to me I would need to tilt it up at the front???

Susan


TonnieLoree 08-22-2011 02:23 PM


Originally Posted by spartan quilter

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.

That is a good idea, WM, here I come.

Get them at $$ store.

QultingaddictUK 08-22-2011 02:29 PM

I do when I remember, it really does help.

featherweight 08-22-2011 02:41 PM

Yes, I use the tiltable stand for my machine. It keeps me from getting a ache in my neck.. and back.

MadQuilter 08-22-2011 02:43 PM

I have a clear vinyl tilt stand for the Pfaff. Have used it for piecing but it doesn't work too well for quilting.

yayaquilts 08-22-2011 02:45 PM

I used to tilt my machine using the inexpensive rubber door stops and they did help. But now I have a sewing table that allows my machine to be built in, which works even better.


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