Low Cost Sewing Table
#102
Originally Posted by SecondHandRogue
I was just wondering if those of you who purchased this table are still using it and loving it. I am trying to decide between this and a Sew Perfect table, and would love some feedback from quilters who have been using the table for 6+ months. thanks!
I was very fortunate to come along this table at a thrift store recently for $39. It retails for as much as $500+, but I've seen it much cheaper when I looked around. Here it is on one site with product info. It's very strong and durable.
http://www.fatcatalog.com/pd/12775/b...eed_COR-BL3072
Here's my table with my Bernina on it:
As you can see, my machine fits quite nicely in the drop down area. There's absolutely no vibration.
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#103
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Mesa, Arizona
Posts: 2,201
I still use mine even tho DH has not re-inforced it yet (we moved cross country since original posting). I have a heavy Juki on it, and I, too am not too comfortable with the shaking. Now that we are settled in our new home, I will have him get to it. I would say if you can find something like quiltgranny got, then you shouldn't have a problem, that is really a nice one.
#104
Originally Posted by Kaye-Kaye
Do any of you that use a folding table, have trouble with it bouncing when you are sewing? When we have a bunch of us together to sew we use folding table and they bounce like crazy when you are sewing fast. Makes me motion sick.
On these computer tables do you think the shelf is strong enough for a sewing machine?
On these computer tables do you think the shelf is strong enough for a sewing machine?
I have never had an issues with it bouncing. It is a very solid, sturdy table. The placement of the legs is such that it has a VERY wide stance. And the distribution of the weight is great, so no bouncing. And that has even been with sewing REALLY LOOOOOOOOONG seams on curtain panels - long and relatively fast - and have had no issues.
There are multiple depths that you can sit the shelve out. There are levels that can fit my new Brother, both of my Featherweights, my Serger and my old Singer. The shelf is well constructed - very well supported. The shelf is out of the same material as the top and all of the supports are steel and very tight. I have had my old Singer mechanical (35#) and my Featherweight in its case (18#) on the shelf at the same time. And they stayed that way for several days - don't ask me why they were there together or why they were left, I didn't do it. So that was almost 55# and there were no issues at all.
I purchased mine at Sams many moons ago. But I have seen them at Sams and BJs in the past few months. Definitely a good purchase and well worth the cost. Can't wait to get settled in Maryland and be able to use it again.
#105
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Sunny Arizona
Posts: 476
I purchased a foam mat from walmart. The kind you would put in front of the kitchen sink. Comfy to stand on I guess. Anyway. I cut widthwise across the mat and put the pieces under my sewing machine, serger (you know how they vibrate), and my computer tower! This absorbs some of the vibration. My machines are on 2x4 tables that have adjustable height. A few years now, and so far so good.
#106
ROFL - I've been using one of these for years! I found it on closeout at Staple's about 15 years ago and have been looking for another since so I could leave it at the vacation home. If it is like mine, the keyboard shelf height is adjustable and can accommodate different machines.
Two downsides. One, the table is made from laminated MFD and will develop a sag over time. I also had to reinforce the bolts on the keyboard shelf. The other is that although it folds up, it is awkward and a bit heavy. It's great for my permanent home use, but I wold take it to workshops.
Two downsides. One, the table is made from laminated MFD and will develop a sag over time. I also had to reinforce the bolts on the keyboard shelf. The other is that although it folds up, it is awkward and a bit heavy. It's great for my permanent home use, but I wold take it to workshops.
#107
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 12
Thanks so much for the responses ladies! I'm still on the fence--my husband claims he'll reinforce it...once he's finished building the surfboards he's working on--which means just short of our kids graduating high school (they are babies now:)
@Quiltgranny: that bi-level table looks fantastic--one thing that seems strange though, no matter how big the table gets--it comes in 4, 5, and 6 foot lengths--the drop down table is very far to the left. Why don't they move it over into the middle!!!
@Quiltgranny: that bi-level table looks fantastic--one thing that seems strange though, no matter how big the table gets--it comes in 4, 5, and 6 foot lengths--the drop down table is very far to the left. Why don't they move it over into the middle!!!
#108
Originally Posted by SecondHandRogue
Thanks so much for the responses ladies! I'm still on the fence--my husband claims he'll reinforce it...once he's finished building the surfboards he's working on--which means just short of our kids graduating high school (they are babies now:)
@Quiltgranny: that bi-level table looks fantastic--one thing that seems strange though, no matter how big the table gets--it comes in 4, 5, and 6 foot lengths--the drop down table is very far to the left. Why don't they move it over into the middle!!!
@Quiltgranny: that bi-level table looks fantastic--one thing that seems strange though, no matter how big the table gets--it comes in 4, 5, and 6 foot lengths--the drop down table is very far to the left. Why don't they move it over into the middle!!!
http://www.fatcatalog.com/pd/12777/b...eed_COR-BL3048
I really like having mine in the center, which leaves me plenty of room for what I'm sewing on the left side and enough room on the right side for an 18 x 24" cutting mat. My table is 30 x 60".
Hope this helps, :-)
#110
Originally Posted by SecondHandRogue
Thanks QG, it really does help! If shipping were no object, that would be a good option...maybe I'll get lucky like you and find one on the cheap:)
Happy Stitchin'
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