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Old 10-18-2011, 06:18 PM
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Thanks what a great idea. I think it would help your back out I know it would help mine. Have fun cutting. Sue
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Old 10-18-2011, 06:33 PM
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Thanks for all your great ideas!
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Old 10-18-2011, 06:34 PM
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I have the same kind of table. Mine is on empty coffee cans. It works and didn't cost anything extra.
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Old 10-18-2011, 07:48 PM
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Most things,including bed risers, can be spray painted any color you want.
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Old 10-18-2011, 07:49 PM
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great idea, thanks for sharing with all of us
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Old 10-18-2011, 07:51 PM
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Excellent idea!
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Old 10-19-2011, 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by sewmorethings
Our guild uses pvc pipe to raise the table to a higher level, we have 2 tables that we put together to pin quilts on, it works really good, if the bed risers are just a little to short give it a try. It seems the pvc gives the tables a little more stability too. Saves a lot on back pain.
This is what my Linus group does, but tables are still a bit low for my back, as I learned after working on them, so for my own I made my 1 1/2" diameter PVC pieces 15" long instead of the 11" they used. I'd found the bed risers at WalMart, but they are way too short for me, and $8 for only 2.

I use the extenders with a 6" folding table I got on sale at Target; with the longer legs it fits perfectly over the top of my guest room double bed, so I now have an actual cutting area, 37" high, with a handy temporary set-stuff place underneath, on the bed. My back SO appreciates the higher surface.

Table is also known as the kitty play area, as two head in there as soon as I turn the light on--they think I set this up just for their pleasure!

Got the PVC cut for free at Home Depot when I bought it; one 10' pipe length makes 8 legs, cost under $5, plus $3.50 for four end caps.
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What a great idea! Cutting should be easier on my back.
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i have thought about doing this before, but i was afraid it might render the table a bit unwobbly? does it? i would love to know. :)
For me the table is quite stable. Love it.

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thank you! :)
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Thanks for the idea.
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