cutting table
08-17-2011, 07:57 AM
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My daughter took four short bookcases, turned them back to back and put a laminate top over them. That's her cutting table and she has storage underneath for bolt fabric and/or shelves.
08-17-2011, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by cindi.thompson
Thanks! I'm going to tackle it this weekend... :) we'll see how good I am. I have a Kenmore.
08-17-2011, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by larkley
I use a 6ft folding table with adjustable height of 29 or 36 inches from Costco. Easy to take down and light enough to move on a whim.
08-17-2011, 09:05 AM
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mine is a 4' x 8' sheet of plywood with a 4' high book case on each end and shelves in the middle! remember that the HEIGHT is most important....to know how high to make it, stand up straight, place your arms at your side and then bend at the elbow palms facing down..that is how high your table needs to be!
08-17-2011, 09:45 AM
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Just make sure your cutting table is high enough - believe me it makes a big difference. A friend of mine ordered cabinets that they put together in a square with a large top at least 5 x 5 and I think bigger. It is on wheels and is absolutely wonderful.
08-17-2011, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by catmcclure
My daughter took four short bookcases, turned them back to back and put a laminate top over them. That's her cutting table and she has storage underneath for bolt fabric and/or shelves.
08-17-2011, 11:11 AM
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There are so many people on this board with sooo much space....envy !
The whole of my sewing room is just 8"x11" and even that has a chunk out for the stair bulk head....so we had to think practically....Like others bought 3 units from ikea but the work surface is just laid on top and not secured. Usually it is up against the wall but if I am doing a big project just need to pull the cupboards out out slightly, put the worksurface back on and I can get all the way around.
Biggest thing for me was storage....love my room though
The whole of my sewing room is just 8"x11" and even that has a chunk out for the stair bulk head....so we had to think practically....Like others bought 3 units from ikea but the work surface is just laid on top and not secured. Usually it is up against the wall but if I am doing a big project just need to pull the cupboards out out slightly, put the worksurface back on and I can get all the way around.
Biggest thing for me was storage....love my room though
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