We got garage lower cabinets that are prefinished, need assembly. The are all drawers. They're 35" tall, 18" deep and 2' wide. Set them side by side = 6' length. Got a piece of melemite covered plywood 2' wide and 8' long. Had it cut to 74" long. It sits on top of the cabinets. Then use olfa 70" long cutting mat (it's in 2 pieces).
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Originally Posted by SusieQOH
(Post 8182485)
I got one from Home Depot. It's the perfect height for me because I'm short. It wasn't expensive either.
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Hello! I am a newbie to this group. I am also looking at a cutting table for what will be my sewing room. I am looking for an adjustable table that will also fold up as I don't have a huge area in the room. I also have a large cutting mat (59" x 36") that I would like to be able to use with the table. I am looking at this table from
Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LBVYQ6U...v_ov_lig_dp_it There is also this table: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009L2LVM4...v_ov_lig_dp_it Does anyone have a similar table that they use for cutting? I am curious if it would be stable enough. Thanks in advance for your comments and suggestions. |
I bought 2 kitchen cabinets from habitat for humanity, plywood top with stick on floor tiles. Right height and lots of storage. One bottom cabinet has the wide pull out shelves. Alonso gave me lots of drawer space for embroidery threads.
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Originally Posted by mhinds1259
(Post 8331384)
Hello! I am a newbie to this group.
Does anyone have a similar table that they use for cutting? I am curious if it would be stable enough. Thanks in advance for your comments and suggestions. The pluses: the z-shaped footprint gives you some additional storage space. I have 2 small stacked cabinets on the back side, and my trash can and scrap bucket are tucked in near the center on the front left. On the front right I have a footstool to rest either foot on which takes a lot of stress off my back when doing long term standing. I don't know the brands you show, but I'm 100% happy with my own similar cutting table. I will say, which goes against the flow here, is the giant cutting mats I found to be a waste of money. A 36" one is plenty big for everything I've ever cut, and gives me slide around room so I'm not cutting in the same spot all the time. I like using all the extra space on the cutting table for stacking fabric ready to be cut, or stacking already cut fabric. I've never needed the whole table as a cutting surface. welcome to the board, I hope you will come often and post often as well. Conversation is the lifeblood of a forum. |
Originally Posted by Juliebelle
(Post 8182458)
I also use an old kitchen island with locking wheels, it is the right height, and is movable.
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Originally Posted by tallchick
(Post 8182443)
This is on my buy list for this year, a dedicated cutting table, I’m 6ft tall and I like higher surfaces for cutting.
https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S29084966/ |
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[ATTACH=CONFIG]620862[/ATTACH]If you want to make your own cutting table but are not sure yoou can measur/cut the wood
The big box store will cut your lumber for you If you ask them to Here is a simple plan for a 2'' x 8'' work bench that is 32'' high there are only 3 different lengths of wood for this table. You can change the lengths to customize to your needs If you want a 36'' wide table. change "A" from 24 to 36 if you want a taller table change "B" to desired height If 8' is to long. change "C" With table shown the 2 plywood cuts are 2' x 8' top 2' x 7' shelf TIP.. use a drill bit to pre drill then insert screw. |
I am currently using the Ikea Skarsta adjustable table for my cutting table base. I put a 3x6 piece of plywood on top od the top it came with(cabinet grade) and put a nice durable poly finish on it. I'm thinking of getting another and setting up a ironing station the same size.
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Originally Posted by tallchick
(Post 8182443)
This is on my buy list for this year, a dedicated cutting table, I’m 6ft tall and I like higher surfaces for cutting.
https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S29084966/ |
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