NJ Quilter

I have one of the folding tables like JoAnns sells that I use for my cutting table. It has casters. Is not adjustable. I want hubby to make it adjustable for me (or really, just even shorten it). Could be done relatively easily by putting the casters on either wood or metal legs that are of a slightly smaller dimension than the original table legs (assuming those tubes are hollow - and I think on this one they are). Then drill holes in various positions on each leg/support and use a long bolt/pin to secure them at the height you want. Now if I can move that project to a higher priority level on either my or DH's 'to do' list, I'd have it made!

kathyjg

check Ikea Hackers.com Super site for ideas on almost everything

KLO

Norm Abram (This Old House) built and has plans for a shop table that has casters on the legs so that he can "drop" them down in order to roll the table around easily or sort of pull them up so the table is stable when he is working on it. Perhaps there is something to this idea that you could use. Another thought, if you could build legs that were two pieced near the bottom, you could find a way to adjust them up and down maybe with bolts and wing nuts. Just a thought ......

petthefabric

At Office Max we cruised the furniture dept. Reminded me that architects tables used to be adjustable.

What I think of to make height adjustable is hydralics or telescoping.

Industrial castors are sometimes easy to add to legs

JENNR8R

http://www.martellicatalog.com/mm5/m...tegory_Code=WS

I bought a Martelli table at a show. (The show prices are better than the online prices.) It is by far one of my favorite purchases of all time!

It adjusts height with the touch of a button. It will also tilt. The casters are large and have a locking feature. I was able to move the table from room to room after having shoulder surgery. The cutting board is recessed into the table. I also use the table to baste my quilts and move it over beside the sewing machine to hold the quillt off of the floor as I'm free-motion quilting.

It's made by a U.S. company, and their customer service is exceptional. I'm a fan of their other products too. See if you can get on their mailing list. They have sales regularly through email.

citruscountyquilter

I got a table at Sam's Club that folds in half for storage and has three adjustable heights. It is very sturdy and not all that expensive - $30-$40 range if I remember correctly. To add more height variations I just use pieces of 2X6 under each leg. When I sandwich a quilt for example I want it higher than when I am cutting etc. I don't need to move mine around so casters are not necessary but if you did want to move this table it would be easy because it doesn't weigh that much.

coopah

[ATTACH=CONFIG]420617[/ATTACH]We bought the table top at IKEA and the adjustable legs were in that same section. I've really enjoyed using it. It's very sturdy. There are quite a few different tops and styles of legs. I can't remember how much we paid, but it didn't break the bank. :-) IKEA has an online catalog, I believe. We drove 2 hours, because I generally have to see things that I'm going to use forever. Happy shopping,and share what you decide, okay?

Grannyh67

you could always get the fold up adjustable leg table at Sams or Lowe's. I have one for my cutting table and when I am through I just fold it up and slide it behind my sewing machine. It is 4 ft long and it folds in half. The legs adjust to about 31 in high and my friend sets hers so she can sit on the sofa and use hers. Works great and cost around $37.00.

helenhiwater

I just got back from a quilting show where they were demonstrating one. It was pricey, so I didn't even get a card from them, but it is on my lottery winnings list if I ever win the lottery. Theirs was about 3'x4', electric, adjustable height AND tilt, so you could use it for cutting or sewing AND thread your machine without straining your neck. It also came with full size cutting board and rulers.

Steady Stiching

I recently needed a table and someone on this board had bought the ikea table with adjustable legs. I wanted a table lower than a standard desk and thought that it would be a good idea so off to ikea i went.....
You have to buy the table top (many sizes to choose from, very cheap price) and the legs seperatly. The adjustable legs were 15.00 per leg and screwed up and down to change height. Not something you would do twice a day I can tell you. The standard legs were 3.00 a piece, I opted for the 3.00 leg and DH cut them down as I don't have a need for it to go up and down.