retired2pa

I treated myself for my birthday (Oct. 1) and bought a Gidget II sewing table for my Brother Innovis BQ3100 machine. I wanted a table with the adjustable platform to lower my machine. I also ordered the insert. However, the insert doesn't fit correctly, in my opinion. It is tight in spots against my machine and in other areas, it sticks up so there isn't a flat surface.

I contacted the dealer and they wanted pictures so I sent them and they forwarded them on to the place that cut the insert. They said the insert is correct for my machine and I need to lift my machine and micro-adjust the lift. How do I micro-adjust the lift? It either goes up or it goes down, doesn't it? I already have wedges under my machine to lift it. I was hoping it would help but it didn't.

Anyone else have this table with an insert? Did you have to make adjustments to make the machine and insert flush?

Onebyone

I have a Gidget table and the lift is on a chain. Be sure the machine shelf is level It's very hard to micro lift perfectly. I managed to get my older Bernina to fit using the extension table that came with the machine while sitting in the table. My big Arrow hydraulic lift is the same way. Very hard to microlift just a smidge needed to be perfectly flush with the insert. I got it to fit flush by using a machine mat under the machine. The tables are wonderful but in reality not as perfect as far as the inserts go as one may think for all machines.

retired2pa

I just watched a YT video by Arrow and how to adjust the table. They don't tell you when you buy it that you may have to adjust things yourself Disappointing. I also read recently that those chains have let go in some instances and women have found their machines on the floor. YIKES!

Onebyone

The Arrow adjustment isn't hard to to do but it won't go in fractions of a inch you need sometimes. The chaintables are secure if the machine doesn't exceed the weight limit. I can't see the the chain secure on both ends letting loose within the weight limit and the shelf falling to the floor. But I guess it's possible. My Gidget tabel is decades old and too heavy to be portable even though it was labeled as portable. I don't move it around.

cashs_mom

I have a Sew-Ezi table that I bought for my Juki. It also has an insert. There was no adjustment necessary. I put the table together and put the insert in and the machine fit perfectly. I would be very unhappy at having to make a bunch of adjustments. I hope you get it to work.

retired2pa

I solved the problem...sort of...with the insert. I'm not supposed to be lifting anything heavy or doing a lot of bending, etc., so I didn't want to risk taking my (heavy) machine off and on the platform to try to adjust the chains. Instead, I got a couple thin books from my sewing collection and slipped them under the machine. It raised the machine enough that the insert fits better. The machine bed is a tiny bit higher then the insert but it's not enough to fuss around with it any more. I may use Washy tape to smooth out the slight hump.

Onebyone

You can get a firm machine mat online. Measure the thickness of the books there may be one that height. An old cutting mat cut to layer can help with the smidge needed.

CanoePam

I have had one of my Gidget II tables for 20 years and the other one for about 8. One goes in the motorhome and one stays at home They can definitely be tweaked so everything is perfectly level. It takes a while, but is worth it in the end. Once you can lift your machine, check where it is off level then adjust the chain. It can be done in tiny steps with the screws. Bigger steps (which yours doesn’t; need) are done by moving the chain links. While it is heavier than a SewEzi, it is also sturdier which is why I have no concern about leaving mine up even when traveling in my rolling earthquake otherwise known as a motorhome. I do tie the table down and put the machine on the floor underneath the table though.