Do you have a Koala cabinet -- do you like it?
04-26-2014, 02:08 PM
#13
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: WA
Posts: 28
I recently purchased a cabinet from uniquesewingfurniture.com. I was looking at Koala but didn't like the fact that they were nothing more than press board. I went with unique because it is solid wood and he will totally customize it to what you want. I got the added leaf extension on the back and on the right side. I then got a smaller 3 drawer storage unit with a fold down side leaf and a chair. Yes, I figure I paid about $1000 more than the comparable Koala but it will last a lot longer, it was totally customized for me and delivery and set up were free. (And they are out of Wyoming and I am in Washington). Don't let the prices on the web page scare you away. You really need to call and negotiate pricing. If I would have just seen the pricing on the web page before I ever saw them at a trades fair, I would have ran away for those prices! I didn't add the lift for the machine. There is plenty of cutting room without having to lower the machine. The only other thing I had to purchase was the acrylic insert to sit around the machine to make it flush with the cabinet. You also have the ability to add a leaf to the sides or back later down the road because it is customizable.
04-26-2014, 04:57 PM
#16
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: The Woodlands, Texas
Posts: 621
I purchased a Sewmate IV a few years ago at the Houston quilt festival. I had looked at all of the vendors and when I saw this one, I was sold. I also got the Outback extension, shelves for the doors and an empty Madiera matching chest that fits in the opening over the drawers ( I use it for sewing machine feet, needles, scissors, etc.). I'm glad i spent money on the extras. I absolutely love it.
I sew in the dining room and the cabinet allows me to close it up if we have a need. I pull the machine away from the wall when I want to raise the outback and quilt a large quilt.
The only negative is the weight. It is on casters but a bit difficult to pull away from the wall on carpet. The quality is excellent.
I sew in the dining room and the cabinet allows me to close it up if we have a need. I pull the machine away from the wall when I want to raise the outback and quilt a large quilt.
The only negative is the weight. It is on casters but a bit difficult to pull away from the wall on carpet. The quality is excellent.
04-27-2014, 04:06 AM
#19
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Winchester, VA
Posts: 1,552
Originally Posted by QuiltnLady1
We are downsizing and I am in a position to spend a little money getting a new desk/table for my main sewing machine. I want one that will raise and lower the machine since I really need to be able to use the flat space for cutting and other things.
I have been looking at the Koala cabinets and am looking for feedback from anyone who has one. Which one do you have and what do you like and not like about it?
Also, if you know of another brand that also has the ability to electronically raise and lower the machine I’d love to hear about it.
Thanks much
I have been looking at the Koala cabinets and am looking for feedback from anyone who has one. Which one do you have and what do you like and not like about it?
Also, if you know of another brand that also has the ability to electronically raise and lower the machine I’d love to hear about it.
Thanks much
04-27-2014, 04:30 AM
#20
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Canyon Lake, TX
Posts: 277
I have the extra height on my Koala cabinets, and the chairs I got raise to the appropriate height. Call Koala and talk to them about your chair! If something is wrong with it, they will fix it.
I love my Koala furniture!
I love my Koala furniture!
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