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Old 05-04-2022, 07:26 AM
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Is it possible to downsize a 16 foot frame to a 12 foot frame. Don't have room for a 16. Sound crazy? Any comments, ideas?
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Old 05-04-2022, 07:29 AM
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I would imagine it depends on the frame. Mine comes in sections. I can set it up in 4 ft, 8 ft, 12 ft or16 ft. - each bar is slid together in 4 foot sections. I would guess unless it was homemade as all one unit they are adjustable
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Old 05-04-2022, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by ckcowl View Post
I would imagine it depends on the frame. Mine comes in sections. I can set it up in 4 ft, 8 ft, 12 ft or16 ft. - each bar is slid together in 4 foot sections. I would guess unless it was homemade as all one unit they are adjustable
What about the table?
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Old 05-04-2022, 07:41 AM
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There are LA that come in twelve foot sizes.
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Old 05-04-2022, 10:41 AM
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My table is in pieces that fit together too. It is totally adjustable-
do you already have this 16 foot frame? If not, shop around there are lots of options
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Old 05-04-2022, 11:10 AM
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that is a huge frame. If you could contact the manufacturer, they might have some ideas or could tell you how much a replacement table would be. What I know, it is almost 50% of the price of the everything. Another possibility would be if there is a metal working shop that might be able to shorten it for you, or you could see if there is anyone out there who would like to trade with you for a 12 foot table. Mine has solid rollers which I like as they are very sturdy. An earlier table I had was in sections and made of aluminum. They sagged after a while. I never have done a quilt where I needed more than the 12 feet I have and I have done some king sized quilts.
Just read your post again, is this a hand quilting frame or a longarm frame?

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Old 05-04-2022, 01:35 PM
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I believe that is going to be specific to the machine/table you are using. mine came with the option of either 5 foot or 8 foot and has a 4 foot extension that can be added as well.
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Big frame. Mine is in sections even the table so I can remove or add sections. I don't know about other brands. I have an HQ Avante.
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Originally Posted by ckcowl View Post
My table is in pieces that fit together too. It is totally adjustable-
do you already have this 16 foot frame? If not, shop around there are lots of options
Ah, that’s cool and a great idea. Thanks!
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