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    Old 01-23-2012, 02:58 PM
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    I use this old Science Table that I found at the Goodwill for $6.99. It is the perfect height and has great storage, the top is heat and cut resistant.
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    Old 01-23-2012, 03:02 PM
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    I have the bottom half of a computer desk (FROM GOODWILL FOR 7.00).........and I sit to cut (this old back doesnt do well to stand for too long at a time)..I find that sitting at this desk, it is very easy to do my rotary cutting......I have no problem with sitting to cut things out.
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    Old 01-23-2012, 03:09 PM
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    To save your back, the cutting table should be at least counter height. I do better with it a little higher. I bought an adjustable height table at Sam's Club and it's perfect for me. I don't cut as much as I use to using a rotary cutter since I bought the Accuquilt Go and buy a lot of precuts.
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    Old 01-23-2012, 03:26 PM
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    I use my freezer in the basement
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    Old 01-23-2012, 03:26 PM
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    I bought a kitchen island/counter from Ikea. It's a perfect height for me and it's sturdy. One thing I did and I have noticed some comfort, was I added an exercise mat to stand on so I wasn't standing on carpet/concrete for long periods of time - my sewing room is in my basement.
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    Old 01-23-2012, 03:52 PM
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    i use my kitchen counter as well. it is the perfect height for me.
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    Old 01-23-2012, 04:00 PM
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    I do must of my cutting on a drafting table that I have at the height I like. Sometimes I will cut at a small 2x4 table, and I have "legger-uppers" to raise that up higher so it is more comfortable to cut at.
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    Old 01-23-2012, 04:02 PM
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    I have never been able to cut sitting down using a rotary cutter. So I use a table slightly higher than a regular table and stand up .
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    Old 01-23-2012, 04:16 PM
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    my dining room table, but can't do long hours due to the height of the table
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    Old 01-23-2012, 05:01 PM
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    I have a counter in my sewing area, Perfect height and width to my right is a 2 1/2 X 4 foot ironing board sitting on the counter. On my left and on shelves above me are all my scrap baskets. Easy reach for trimming as I go.
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