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Old 06-05-2011, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by skippitydodahquilts
Okay, so I'm kinda cheap and wanted a quick fix because of my degenerative disc problem. I have one of those blow mold tables from Lowes ($20 I think). It wasn't high enough for cutting, so I stuck some of that PVC pipe with those end thingys that close it off (don't you just love my terminology? lol!). It did the trick, making the table high enough for cutting without making it awkward. Much cheaper than an actual cutting table!

I have the same grey table from Lowes. I bought those hard plastic bed risers to rise it up to my length.
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Old 06-05-2011, 05:47 PM
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Mine is from Jo-Ann's too and I love it. Just the right height, I even have my ironing board the same height because I am handicapped and can't bend over.
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I have folding table that I have put 5 or 6 inch bed risers under and it is the perfect height.
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Old 06-05-2011, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by oldcatlady
I have a bad back and cutting fabric on my dining room table kills me. Has anyone used those cutting tables from JoAnn's? I was thinking about getting one but wanted to see what you all had to say first. Thanks for any input!
I have a 6 ft. resin table with coffee cans under each leg to make it high enough for cutting without bending over. Much easier on the back.
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Old 06-05-2011, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by oldcatlady
I have a bad back and cutting fabric on my dining room table kills me. Has anyone used those cutting tables from JoAnn's? I was thinking about getting one but wanted to see what you all had to say first. Thanks for any input!
I used a coupon from Joann's and really love my cutting table. I used to cut fabric on cutting board on my bed or floor (for clothing). Never again. I have my cutting table set up with cutting mats that completely cover the area I use.
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Old 06-05-2011, 06:34 PM
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I have one of those tables with the fold in legs from JoAnns and have the large mat that fits on top of it. But, if I'm just cutting for a little while I cut on my DR table
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Old 06-05-2011, 06:38 PM
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I use one of the cutting tables from Joann's. It is sturdy and the right height. I like the fact that it is easy to move and you can use it with both sides up or use just one side up.
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Old 06-05-2011, 07:04 PM
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I like to see a picture of your table with your wire baskets.:):):)
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Old 06-05-2011, 07:31 PM
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I purchased a hobby table with leaves folding down and drawers at Hancock's on sale for $130. After putting it together, I am very pleased with it. It says in the directions it takes 3 hrs to put it together, and, not being very mechanically minded, it took me every bit of that. It doesn't take up much space when I store it. The price at Joann's was $150 no drawers. I do love that you can roll it where you need it and there are 2 locking casters to keep it stationery. I want to use it for cutting out clothing and also quilting.
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Old 06-05-2011, 07:54 PM
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I raised a table in my sewing room and use it to cut one. Use PVC pipe to extend the legs. Amazingly stable. REALLY helps with back pain!
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