Battle Axe

[ATTACH=CONFIG]589704[/ATTACH]Front view of the maple cabinet. You can see the lift mechanism which is adjustable. 4 drawers on right side, thread rack (skinny area on left) [ATTACH=CONFIG]589705[/ATTACH]

The two of them together. The walnut one is so pretty, same set up but 4 inches longer.

[ATTACH=CONFIG]589706[/ATTACH]Also have to get a plexiglass insert which is specific to each machine.

[ATTACH=CONFIG]589707[/ATTACH]A shot of the back of the maple cabinet. Each one has a table extension on the back that can be folded down. Sorry for the mess. World's worse housekeeper her.

I'm trying to answer your question about cabinets with lifts. I think the answer is it has to be custom made. There are at least two Amish folks here in Indiana that make these. I saw the prices on those Horn?? ones. I paid $875 for the maple one about 6 years ago and $1000. for the larger walnut one last year. I expect they will outlast me. The machine in walnut cabinet is currently broken.

gingerd

Very nice ladies! My thought is that I need to find a cabinet with a larger opening than the one I have. Once I deal with that, then I'll deal with the machine. The one I was looking at on Craigslist is no longer there. The message I got was that it was pulled for some reason.

So, I'll see if I can find a generic opening cabinet and decide on the machine after that.....at least that's the plan now!

cpower

Where did you order your insert? I have Koalas also.

momsbusy

I have an older koala cabinet with the lift feature. I have purchased inserts for each of my machines that I use on it. The lift is not as important to me as the flat surface that they provide me. There is a Quilt in a Day video on their site that shows how to make a recessed sewing machine table out of an old dining table. I ordered my inserts from my local sewing machine store.

palmetto girl

I have a Kola. It fit my first Viking but I bought a new Viking and the table opening is to small for it. I wish I knew what to do for it to fit.

NJ Quilter

I picked up a used cabinet with a lift on CL for about $25. My Viking happens to fit very nicely. If your machine does not fit into the opening is it not possible to just cut the opening larger and then center your machine on the lift? Or am I missing something? Then, if needed, get a plexiglass or whatever material extension piece to fit around your machine?

lzeider

The company that makes inserts is called Sew Steady. I have two of these for my specially made Amish cabinet. It is similiar to a Horn cabinet, but not particle board and cost less than a Horn.

gingerd

My current cabinet hole can't be enlarged, hence I think I'll start with a table......think........

I really like the "lift" feature because then I can just store my machine inside of it. Without the lift I think I'll have to store the machine some place else. I know I could leave it on top of the cabinet but I don't think I'll want that.

mjkgquilt

Was it delivered to you? Where is the Amish shop located?