Opinions on cutting table ( pic. shown)
#51
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Bar Harbor, ME.
Posts: 2,911
I've had mine for a few years and just love it. I bought a large mat that covers the entire table so I can lay out large areas to cut. It's also nice that it folds up into a compact unit should you need the space. I bought mine at 50% off and it's the best money I've spent. I'm rather short 5'2" and it's just the right cutting height for me.
#53
My friend who taught me how to quilt has one. I have worked with her at her table in learning how to quilt. I don't like it because there is a bump where the peice meet togerther. This just drives me a little nutty when trying to cut material on it. If yours will line up right then it is a good table.
Katrina
Katrina
#54
I have one and I like it very much, but I am afraid I use it to put clutter on more than cutting. I have to clean it off every time I use it. Guess I need to fold it up when I'm not using it for cutting.
#55
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: currently central new jersey
Posts: 8,623
i have a fold-up table from cosco that i love. the top is 30" x 72" with fold-up legs on each end. the top is molded plastic like you see in lunchrooms or vfw halls, so it's not gorgeous, but it was only $59.00 +/-. the height is 29", but you can put something under the legs. when it's folded it's less than 4", so i just slide it against the wall. i'm 5'2" and it's okay for my height.
#56
Hi,
I have this table. One of the wheels broke off so it wobbles a little. I am able to store fabric underneath in a bookshelf. Would I buy it again? Probably, because I can put alot of stuff on it (and under it). I have a huge cutting mat on it so I can cut bigger pieces of fabric.
Jean
I have this table. One of the wheels broke off so it wobbles a little. I am able to store fabric underneath in a bookshelf. Would I buy it again? Probably, because I can put alot of stuff on it (and under it). I have a huge cutting mat on it so I can cut bigger pieces of fabric.
Jean
#57
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 506
It is a little flimsy, and, at 36" high, it is much to short to use for a major cutting job, but when I am on a rolling chair it is handy for pinning together a quilt sandwich. It is quite easy to put the sides up or down, as needed, and I have found that when the sides are up they do seem to stay up.
#58
I have this exact table from JoAnn's and it works just fine for me, I am 5'7" and have back problems, but I can work on this table all day with no issues...I set it up in the living room when I'm working and it folds up and easily rolls into my craft room when I am done, I bought it with a 50% off coupon and have not regretted it; I'd buy it again. The wheels lock in place when you are working and it is a nice size for any project, you can work with one side down if you only need a small area to work on, so it is a very flexible tool.
#59
My mom has this one. Way too flimsy for cutting for either of us. It has been relegated to the side of the room to lay out projects and already cut fabric. Fortunately we both have husbands who built us custom cutting tables. If you have that option, I think it is the best. You can get the height and size that best fits you and mine has shelving under it for material!
#60
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: East Central IL
Posts: 124
I am 5'8" and it is a good height for me that doesn't kill your back when cutting fabric. I wish it was a little bit sturdier but it does the job and you are getting it at a good price. I paid $79.99 on sale for mine.
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