Please help me decide if this table will be worth it.
 

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sullivans-...Specifications

The link has the Sullivans Adjustable Home Hobby Table listed at Walmart for $229.99 today.
I like the fact the height can be adjusted from 29'' to 38''. I like the shelves in the middle to store rulers, etc.
I would use it to cut fabric as well as move it by my sewing machine when quilting space is needed behind my sewing machine. It ships free to the house.

The one review gave it 5 stars. Has anyone used this table before. I appreciate your help. Thanks :)

I would be concerned about it's sturdiness. It looks a little flimsy, but you can't tell until you see it. I have been using a similar one for the past 30 years, but it is wood at the bottom instead of meal and even it could be sturdier, but it has served me well. I keep storage drawers under each corner and leave it up all the time. Is there any way you can see it set up? These days, things are just so poorly made, it is hard to shop for something like that.

I am concerned whether it will be sturdy also. I think Walmart has great customer satisfaction guarantees. I have returned items before without any hassles. I would make sure I could return it to the local Walmart should I not like it. I would not want to pay to shipping to return it. Thank you for your advice.

Wow, that's expensive. Check your local craigslist. I've seen that table on ours,I just had no idea it cost that much, and no need for one myself. Good luck!

I have one like this that I got at JoAnns on sale for about $75. I had my husband put U-clips underneath so the legs would be stable.

I have one that I found on craigslist similar to that. On the up side - I like that one better BECAUSE it has a shelf and the height is adjustable. On the down side I too think it is pricey.

Mine is stable for a work surface and was the perfect size for the large olfa mat. I used it a lot for cutting. I would not want to sew on it (just my opinion). I have retired mine as I am tall and needed more height. I went to Ikea and purchased a Formica table top and four adjustable legs for less than what that costs. My new setup however does not fold as the Walmart one does.

If you need it to fold - Joannes also has one - that is cheaper. This is like the one I have. It is currently as I post 50% off. Again no shelves - but you can purchase loads of plastic tubs for $150!!!

http://www.joann.com/home-hobby-table/xprd830869/

I have the one from Joann's that I got yrs ago for $50. It is not that sturdy, and I lost one of the wheels somehow came off and dog got it. I have a large cutting mat taped to the one side and when I set it out I put another large cutting mat on it so I have the whole table to cut on, without moving fabric. If iI had room I would leave set out with drawers or file cabinet underneath for storage.

it looks like JoAnn's table. I've had mine for years and it doesn't have shelves but it's the same otherwise. some use it for cutting, i think it's too wobbly but i use it to fuse batting to my quilts.

I used to have one from Joann's worked well for me for many years. I do not think it was as $$$$.

I agree, I have seen this a JoAnns for less

I bought one similar @ JoAnne's years ago and it has been wonderful for cutting, layering the quilt!! I love mine!

My thoughts are that this 2 shelves design would make it MORE sturdy, but I think it is a bit expensive. If space is a factor, then the folding part is great. If you can afford it, why not give it a try? Otherwise, an office type table on blocks or bed risers, or the one from Joanns would be much cheaper. Please let us know the rest of the story! :-) Laura

I don't know anything about this table, but I am using a computer desk made by Sullivan, that we bought 20 years ago or so. It is very sturdy. So it is a good brand...or it was 20 years ago. This desk isn't metal though, it is composite wood, or something like that. It came in a box from K-Mart and my husband put it together. Right now it is my sewing machine table and my laptop holder. :)

I think Hancock's has a similar table also, but not sure of its cost. Hard to decide from just a picture, isn't it?

Dina

I googled this table, just because I was curious, and here is a different view of it. The real difference I see between it and others I found is the two shelves. It looks really stable.

I hope this link takes you there. I tried to copy all of it.

ww.fabshopnews.com/index.php/2012/02/29/new-product-adjustable-home-hobby-table/

Dina

Okay, I added a w to the front. Might work now.

http://www.fabshopnews.com/index.php...e-hobby-table/

Thats kinda pricey. As well as looking very cheaply made for the price.

Check CL, or secondhand furniture stores. Or if your spouse or someone is handy with tools have them make a table for you.

I purchased the one from Joann's several years ago it is a little ""unsteady" wobbly
but it does the job and has locking casters on it.
I don't really have enough room to "open" to use as a cutting table, but I do love it.

Mine does NOT have the two shelves under it though.

Also I purchased mine when it was on sale and got it for $approx $75 and I got a cutting
mat to fit the top, but since I am unable to open my table to use it as intended that also
means I have never used the cutting mat either YET.

If you've got one close enough, consider looking at Ikea's work table options--you can choose your options for legs, top, possibly some shelves, and many legs are adjustable. I really like mine, and it's sturdy but wasn't expensive.

I have one, but no shelves. I think I paid 80.00 for it around 2001. I like mine. I did lose one of the casters in the move from Texas, but otherwise, I think its a great table. I saw one in the link you provided, listed for 129.00.

I have the Joann's one without the shelves. I can only have one flap up but use that for cutting with a large olfa mat. I think it would be too high to support a quilt. At least it would be for my setup so I.'d check your measurements rather than be disappointed. I got mine with a coupon too.

If you're tall, the height adjustable feature will be welcome and worth the extra money. However, if you are comfortable working (not sewing working, but kitchen working) on your kitchen counters and they are a standard height (measure them), then you probably won't need the height "adjustability".

I have a cutting table that is 37" in height. I thought I could extend it by lining it up with my dining room pub style table, but that is only 35.5 in height. Anyway, I'm 5'6" in stocking feet, add another 1.5 inches when in my sneakers (all the time I'm up), and am very comfortable with the 37" height.

I agree about the shelves re-inforcing the frame.

At Home Depot, I bought a 6' folding table added pvc pipe that fit the legs and they cut to my specs, also applied chair leg guards to protect the floors...less than 65 dollars, painted the pvc to match. Have two. one I use for sewing machine area and the other elevated.. I'm 5' 9" tall. Have a small folding table from Wmart about 25 dollars. I use 3/4" plywood cut to 24" X 8' or maybe 6' atop stacked storage boxes, cover with fabric from my stash and that's a good temporary table for picnics, projects, wallpapering,yard sales and makeshift buffet table. Home Depot is really good about cutting boards for the ladies. I have an old house with quite large rooms, in fact I use half of it for storage so I don't have to heat and cool all of it. Good luck choosing what suits you best.

I got my cutting table at Hancock about 3 years ago. It folds up like the one pictured, but instead of shelves it has drawers on both sides of the table which I really like. I don't remember the exact price but it was on sale, under $100. I have to set it up in my living room so really like how it folds up. I can just push it against the wall and then put a small seasonal quilt on top when I have to. It doesn't seem flimsy to me. Hard to move on carpet eventhough it has casters. The adjustable height feature on yours sounds good. We each just have to decide which features are the most important. Maybe you live somewhere where you don't have access to Hancocks, etc. and the free shipping is then really important. Good luck with your decision.

I am concerned -- the ad says it is made of "lightweight metal." The adjustable height feature is really nice, but what good is it if the table is flimsy and moves when it should be rock solid? Perhaps you would be wise to wait til you can check out a table in person and really wiggle it and subject it to the kinds of movements it will be subjected to when you use it.

I know many people have price-y "hobby" furniture, some of it imported, they really like. But I have been very happy with a table I literally took from my neighbor's curb on trash day. It's an old cafeteria-style (8 or 10 seat size) table that weighs a ton. It doesn't budge no matter what I do, even sew at very high speeds.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

I agree with everything you stated. The table looks like it has good support on each side. Ou could return it to Walmart if you don't like it.

Not knowing if you have a budget range but have you considered looking at mobile kitchen islands? I brought mine to my sewing room after we remodeled our kitchen. It is the right height and it is on wheels, has storage shelves behind doors. I love my island. There are so many to choose from these days.

Based on a 5-star review, give the walmart table a try.

Sandy,

Like alot of others here I have the one from JoAnns. It does not have the shelves, or is it adjustable. Mine is very great, and I love that it folds up. I would not put my sewing machine on it, though. Wal Mart is super good on returns and I think if its what you want, and can afford the table, go for it.

hmmmm embarrassed to say I'm still using the dining room table....I'll be checking Craig's list today myself, but not ruling out that one.

I own one from Walmart just like this. First, I thought about buying a kitchen island with a fold up flap, but it wasn't sturdy. This is made for just what you want. If you don't like it, Walmart has a 30 day return policy - no questions asked. I try not to shop there, but I have to because that is all we have in our small town. I bought this table and have been very happy with it. I raise and lower the side of the table. It's very sturdy. I love the shelves. I keep tubs of fabric on them. I also have 2 long tables that my 23x70" cutting board sits on, so I put my smaller cutting board on this. I love the adjustable height option. You can find one 'like' it for less, but not the same one for less. I would go for it. I am very happy with mine. Lots of room. It adds so much to my sewing room!

Thanks for the link that reviewed the table. It is expensive because it has been made sturdy with the heavy steel frame and shelving. There is another table that is newer with 2 large drawers vs. shelves and it is wood grain.
It is not adjustable. I will have to check on the cost and where it is sold.

I appreciate all the great ideas from all.

Thank you so much for giving me your comments on your experience with actual use of this table. Sturdy is what I want. There is a new table out by Sullivan on their website that replaces the shelves with 2 large drawers. The height is now adjustable on this one. One ? for you please:

Do you find it easy to adjust the height? Do you need tools? Thanks again for your help. Copycat

I've recently been buying furniture at Walmart for my sewing space and have been very happy. A table that size is invaluable for sandwiching. I have one that was purchased at an estate sale but it is hardwood on the bottom. My husband made shelves for the center. It is sturdy and one of the only things that survived the flood -- except for the shelves. How sturdy do you need it to be? Are you going to sit on it? No. You'll cut fabric on it and you'll sandwich. IMHO, go for it!

Thanks Sandy for the kitchen island idea. The room I am making into a sewing room will also be a guest room with a sleeper sofa so space is limited, therefore I need a table that folds down to smaller size. :)

No, I don't plan to sew at this table, although it will adjust to sewing level.
Wow, now you gave me an idea..... I could have a sewing party in my sewing room with this table and it will seat several sewers. I am leaning toward trying it out since there is the 30 day return policy. Thanks again for your help.

Thanks for your idea of putting a seasonal quilt over the folded up size table. Also, I will check out the tables at Hancocks.

I also am using the living room table for cutting. Due to space I saw this folded version that would be in my guest/sewing room.

There are more table choices to view at www.sullivans.net/usa/ There are lots of sewing/quilting table choices to view.

I had the one without the shelves underneath and got it from JoAnne's. I found it a bit flimsy for me plus the table wasn't as level as I'd like. For that much money, I'd want to be sure it was completely level all the way across plus didn't wiggle as the one I had. It worked for the moment as I was in the process of selling my home and needed something temporary. I gave it to a friend who didn't have any cutting surface. I made my own cutting/craft table out of two bottom cabinets and a 3/4" piece of plywood, attached with "L" brackets. Added a shelf underneath that gave me lots of storage room for totes.

Just my opinion.

Suz in Iowa

I have one from JoAnns without the shelves. It is too wobbly for cutting. At this point, I just put a leaf up when I need extra horizontal surfaces for laying out fabrics. I would not buy it again.

My cutting table has wooden supports for the side extensions. It also has a drawer and a shelf. When I had it in my sewing room I had to cut at the end . It wasn't very stable. Since I've moved it to another room and put it against the wall I cut from the side and it is fine. Don't remember where or when I got it.

If you think it looks good, order it. If you save your receipt you can always return it.