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Old 01-08-2011, 03:06 PM
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I do a lot of cutting on my kitchen counter. I have an island that works out just great. I also have a cutting board that I put down on the counter top as not to scratch the counter. Also cut at a card table with the chair that comes with the table. I just get a back ache from sewing. I put a chair cushion on the chair to raise me up a bit and that helped.
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Old 01-08-2011, 03:35 PM
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Sitting on a higher chair/barstool sometimes helps, I have the same problem. Had my kitchen island built higher than most so it is comfortable....if it is cleaned off...lol
for small jobs I bought a very sturdy molded TV tray, the 15 x 22 cutting mat fits perfectly. So I can sit in my sewing chair and cut by the machine.
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Old 01-08-2011, 03:52 PM
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I use my kitchen counter since my sewing space is the kitchen table. Seems to work for me. :lol:
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Old 01-08-2011, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by dkabasketlady
Your kitchen counter would work out better, height wise for you than the table if you don't have a regular cutting table.


Kitchen counter is what I use mostly. I'm only 5 ft., but the dining table is still too low. Know what you mean about backache. Marge
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Old 01-08-2011, 04:23 PM
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Hi! I have the same problem, but your kitchen counter might be the best place. I put my mat on it and just cut away!

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Old 01-08-2011, 04:59 PM
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I have the same problem. Sit on a bar stool!
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Old 01-08-2011, 05:09 PM
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i had that problem at first , then i raised my table and it is not so bad on the back now
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Old 01-08-2011, 05:13 PM
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When I had a chance to get a new dining set a couple years ago, I chose one that is taller than most, so I could stand up to cut fabric. I have low back problems and that was my fix.
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Old 01-08-2011, 05:16 PM
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I've have a table that I've put pvc pipe on to make it taller.bought it at home depot in short lengths.
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Old 01-08-2011, 05:21 PM
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For years I used my kitchen bar which is quite high. Later on, I bought a table that I could adjust to the height that I needed. (I believe I bought it at Cosco.)
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