Machine Cabinet
#4
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Southern California
Posts: 19,127
Unless you have the funds to buy a new one, I would see if you could fix it with the suggestions that nic14 made. I am using my old Singer cabinet that my Dad bought for me in 1970. The fold down lift doesn't work with my Bernina but it sits nicely in the desk cabinet. Love those Koala cabinets but that takes a lot of Moola.
#5
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Phenix City, Alabama
Posts: 881
I was given a Parsons table and Riccar sewing machine just for coming to get it. I love the table. 4 drawers and heavy as all get out. The Riccar has some issues (the needle hits the bobbin case). Haven't had time to really work on the machine, but I LOVE the cabinet. I've seen some on Craigslist and in some of the thrift stores for around 50 - 100. They are worth it
#6
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 433
Thank you for your ideas.
My current cabinet is not adaptable using the plywood because of the way it is built. It is the Sauder one from Walmart. It was perfect before I got the super heavy machine. Also I want to be able to have a flat sewing surface. Has anyone had experience with an Arrow cabinet? They are much more than I may be able to spend but one will accommodate the larger machines.
Again, thank you!
My current cabinet is not adaptable using the plywood because of the way it is built. It is the Sauder one from Walmart. It was perfect before I got the super heavy machine. Also I want to be able to have a flat sewing surface. Has anyone had experience with an Arrow cabinet? They are much more than I may be able to spend but one will accommodate the larger machines.
Again, thank you!
#7
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: The Colony, TX
Posts: 3,364
My first question is do you really need a lift? That is going to be the really expensive part. If you can live without the lift I would look at the Sew Perfect Tables - more of an industrial look but also Industrial strength. I know that I wanted a table where my machine could go down to hide away but the reality is that I don't ever put it away -all I really needed was for it to set down for a flush sewing surface. I know that if I ever get another table it will be a Sew Perfect one.
#8
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Currently Mosquito (which is outside of Placerville) California
Posts: 752
My sewing table is an old mahogany executive desk that I picked up at a thrift store for $75.00. My husband cut a hole in it for my machine and to fit my acrylic extender, put a shelf below the hole so that my machine bed is flush with the desk top. The surface is 60"x39". And, while it doesn't have a lift, the fabric carrying cover that came with my machine works just great to protect it.
#9
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: MO (the Show Me state)
Posts: 2,947
There are a couple of examples online on how to adapt a desk for cutout for a sewing machine. Also check your local Craigslist for people selling old sewing cabinets and sewing tables. I know on my CL they have been selling for $10-$50. There was even someone selling a Koala for around $250.00 on my local CL.
It is amazing what bargains you can pick up on CL.
It is amazing what bargains you can pick up on CL.
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