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mar32428 09-12-2010 11:42 AM

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.

sewmom 09-12-2010 12:46 PM

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.

julybaby8 09-12-2010 12:58 PM


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?

Matilda 09-12-2010 03:29 PM


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.

Happy Tails 09-12-2010 03:38 PM

I do use the bed risers. They work perfect

cooper 09-12-2010 04:07 PM

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

katesnanna 09-12-2010 04:28 PM


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.
Happy Quilting

maxi 09-12-2010 05:22 PM

Bed risers are at JoAnns right now in the student going off to college dept. Paid $6 for four of them.

iowabelle 09-12-2010 06:12 PM

In the sewing class I help teach we use the bed risers.

Annz 09-12-2010 06:26 PM

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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