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04-01-2011, 05:53 AM

#51

BrendaK

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I Like the table. I am going to do this once I find an easy way to open the bobbin case without having to have a hinged insert or such like.I don't have drop in bobbins on any of my machines. My favourite machine has the bobbin opening sideways (i.e. to the left) at the end of the free arm. Any ideas?

If you look closely at the original photo of the table you will see a small lighter colored square on the right, at the back of the machine. This is just a "plug", square that I can drop in to fill the larger opening required to insert the machine in the table.

It is just a piece of the same MDF I used to make the top cut to fit the opening. It is supported by small strips of wood glued to the edge of the opening on the bottom of the table top to prevent the "plug" from falling through the opening.

I would think you could use a similar method, just extend the opening in the top to give you access to change the bobbin and then use a piece of the same MDF to fill the opening when you use the table.

:thumbup: Hi buddy, long time so see. Bet you didn't know that you and your wife had sew many friends did you? We really don't know each other, but I am always looking for a new friend. How much do you charge to ship to California? (Just kidding) Great work.

Sorry, but I don't ship, but my wife loves to travel and would probably like to visit a few days in sunny California. Maybe you could make a new buddy with her and she could deliver it. (LOL)

:) Would love to have her. Some days not too sunny. Does she mind sleeping on the floor? One bedroom apt. Maybe we can be friends from afar. Think I will have my husband look at your instructions and see what he can do. Thanks

04-01-2011, 05:53 AM

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baskets4daze

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wow! that table looks great! you did a great job!

04-01-2011, 05:55 AM

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Deb watkins

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Pretty Slick!

04-01-2011, 06:10 AM

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WI Rose

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That looks like a great table!

04-01-2011, 06:21 AM

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4girlsmimi

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I say "you did good". Wonderful job.

04-01-2011, 06:24 AM

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Gerbie

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I think I am a friend also, shucks we are all her friends, so there!! Looks like you may have definitely started something, care to share your plans?

04-01-2011, 06:41 AM

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rannyof3

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I need one of those so bad, but don't have my tools any more. wish I knew someone to make one for me. I LOVE IT.....

04-01-2011, 06:46 AM

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mimee4

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You are going to be asked to make a bunch of them. This looks great!

04-01-2011, 07:16 AM

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tinliz

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Good job on the table. Did you plan for the plastic drawers to fit the table. Good use of space.
BTW, did your wife tell you that we are "shirt-tail cousins?" :)