Pat Kuhlman Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Where on the internet would you look for a cutting table like the ones in fabric stores? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 I know that Koala makes them and there are other companies as well. Its not that hard to make your own, either, depending on what size you want. I had one from Joann's, but my husband used it so much it broke down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 My hubby made mine with an 4'x8 3/4 " plywood. It's talk enough that I have tubs under it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitomi Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 I had mine made too. Much easier and cheaper. I made a frame base and put a nice 4' X 8' plywood on top. My carpenter friend put formica on it so it's easy to clean. I got my 60" cutting mat top top so I can rotary cut and measure the quilt tops. If you make your own you can make it the height you want. I made mine higher so I don't have to lean as much. Much easier on your back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenquilts Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 I'd like to make one too, but I'd love it to be foldaway or something so it is not always taking up the room...haven't figured out what would work best if you want it to collapse for storage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busy Quilting Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 I purchased a used architects table. It is height adjustable with a manual wind . Much cheaper than any of the electric height adjustable tables and very sturdy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 I have a Horn cutting table. It is three sections; the middle part is stationary and there are 2 leaves (one on either side) that open up, or you can open just one. There is also 1 drawer under the stationary section. I have a Horn cabinet for my Bernina that matches, "honey oak" is the color, but they also come in white (like in my LQS) and maybe now in additional colors. I really like my table & cabinet. Previously I had the table from JoAnn's and it was not nearly as stable and nice as the Horn products, although there is a huge difference in the price, too, to be considered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lym95 Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 I am using my dad's drafting table too. It is adjustable height and my 60" cutting mat fits the top nearly perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wreckser Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 We're looking a procuring a kitchen island at Ikea, then putting a sheet of plywood on top for a cutting board and an ironing surface. The boards will be removable, so they won't take much space when not in use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Kuhlman Posted February 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Looks like I might have to make one I have regular cutting tables but would like a much bigger one and more sturdy. kitchen island that sounds strong, everyone always has such great ideas on this forum. Thank you all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoTech Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 When we decided to go to a laptop, I had a computer desk that was 48" x 60" but was not tall enough to stand at and cut. So I made 6" high risers to raise the desk to the proper height, put a 48"x60" cutting mat on it and presto a cutting table. The keyboard drawer serves as a place for rotary cutters, scissors, blades, etc.. GeoTech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cblevins Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 I have a huge, heavy old dining room table that I put bed risers under to make it tall enough. I love having all that work space for cutting but it does take up quite a bit of room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tevera Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 I got really lucky at a auction a few years back. Bought a beat up oak wood double sided desk with a fake leather top for $5. No one else bid on it because it was really scratched and beat up. It is 60" by 60" and has 12 drawers, 3 on either side of both sides, plus the 2 smaller middle drawers inbetween. I had to clean it (mouse poopy, spider webs and all) That was really YUCKY!!!!! Then sanded and refinish it. Took me all summer. I also added a new phleather (fake leather) top over the wood. Also added 6" wooden risers to make it higher and it looke great. Plus it holds LOTS and LOTS of quilting supplies! It was a dirty job, but whatta buy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fineseams Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 My DH built my cutting table. It is 4x8 with a plywood top and a 4x8 alvin cutting mat. Underneath I have roll-out storage from the container store that holds my entire stash, etc. The table is on little ball rollers, so I can easily move it. When I'm not doing a big project, I keep the long dimension next to the wall. When doing something big, I rotate it so the short dimension is next to the wall and the long dimension sticks out into the room. It is GREAT. If anyone is interested, I'll post pix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmquilt Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 We recycled a friend old kitchen cabinets, they were to nice to throw away. There are 3 cabinits all together. 2 normal size, one was where the sink would go and one with drawers and cabinets. Then a 3rd longer one that is AWESOME, on side has 5 drawers and the other side has a cabinet and drawer. Hubby made a top ( a little to high ) it is around 5X8? I took pics and ment to post them and never did. I'll have to hunt up the camera and see if I can load them. Takes up tons of space but is oh so nice!! I still haven't organized my sewing space to fill it up proper. LOL. Michele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandalei Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 We made a huge cutting table with two 9x9 "cubicals" (those cube-shaped shelves they sell at HD, or Lowes or target with the folding fabric boxes), two 2x4s and a sheet of MDF. Altogether its 49"x73", with storage underneath thanks to the bookshelves! We spaced the bookshelves so that they were about 1.5' in from the edge of the table, then attached the 2x4s to the outer edge of the tops with screws to provide a truss for the MDF, then screwed the MDF into the top of the bookcase. Clear as mud? The whole thing was about $125-150. it's really solid, but the height of the table is based on the height of the bookshelves, and can be a problem if you're short. I had Ben make me a short platform (a square of 2x4s with ply on top) to raise me up a bit if I was going to be working for a long time. If you don't have enough space to walk around the entire thing, you might consider cutting it down to be more like 3' wide, since it can be hard to reach all the way to the other end. If you want pics, I can see if I can upload them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmquilt Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Please ignore the room. I've also fixed the one door since I took the pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimerickson Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Pat: I made one using an old desk. Put risers on the legs to raise the top to 36", attached a 2" filler to one side of the top to make it 60" x 30", and then cut a 1/2" sheet of MDF the size of the new top. attached the MDF to the desk top, and laid a 60" x 30" cutting mat on it. It doesn't fold up, or roll away, but it's sturdy, and since I already had the desk, the cutting mat was far and away the most expensive part of the project. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Kuhlman Posted February 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 I love the pictures and the storage on them. Need to get started on one I need storage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmquilt Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Pat, Other than my husbands time I think we have less than 50 bucks in it. Michele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Kuhlman Posted February 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 My son just told me he had some metal cabinets i could have to make me one YIPEE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantresh Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 There was a thread that had other pics of cutting tables on it. Take a look: http://www.apqs.com/quiltboard/viewthread.php?tid=31286&page=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmwife Darlene Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 I got mine off craigslist. They are the tall 'bar' type tables but only paid $50 each for them! And they are brand new! Still had the shipping tapes on them. No bar stools came with them which is fine w/me. Love them!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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