Doing Something instead of complaining

Hope it doesn't take long to get everything "just right." Barbara in FL

What have you decided about table height, Roberta? If my table were as low as Dr. Susan says, I couldn't see what I was stitching - not a good thing, methinks. And what have you decided about table size? Assuming that you can't have one that's as big as a 3-car garage, unless, of course, you have use of the ballroom in your Winter Palace. Polly

"Roberta Zollner" wrote in news:er1rmo$6la$ snipped-for-privacy@online.de:

Good for you! Take control of that table (and get someone in!) :) I'll be glad to come & inspect after the work is done! ;)

Good for you, Roberta! Hope you get it organised to your satisfaction. . In message , Roberta Zollner writes

Hee hee hee! Instead of complaining I did something too----I quit my job! I'm Free! Yippee! Debra in VA See my quilts at

There was some sort of ergonomic chart I found when looking for table pictures, said 28" was a good working height for an average size person (about 5' 6").The old dining table I use for cutting is exactly that height and very comfortable when I'm sitting down, so I'm going with that. The table surface -well, the carpenter will probably tell me there's a standard piece of wood he could use, or special order something that costs twice as much for a difference of a couple of inches. (He didn't make it today BTW :-( but has promised firmly to appear tomorrow.) I'm saving the ballroom for the glorious day when I can afford a longarm. Roberta in D, Queen of the Scrap Heap

"Polly Esther" schrieb im Newsbeitrag news: snipped-for-privacy@corp.supernews.com...

OK, seems you're about due for another visit! Roberta in D

"mini Mini" schrieb im Newsbeitrag news:Xns98D8B467D771Bmininospamateasycom@212.40.5.54...

LOL! Roberta in D

"Debra" schrieb im Newsbeitrag news: snipped-for-privacy@4ax.com...

Roberta, If you would take a bit of advise from someone who had built furniture (45 years) and my own sewing room tables and like things, I would caution you to build it (high) for starters. Try to find the highest table surface and place the sewing machine on it and try to sew on that . When you find one that seems to high, start there and then when the table is built it is easier to cut the legs down in small increments until you achieve the (right for you) height. If what you are building is a cabinet, there are screw adjustable (feet) that are available that would let you adjust the height about 1-2 inches if necessary. They are mainly for adjusting for uneven floor surfaces, but would work for setting the height to your desired measurements. Just remember, it is easier to cut than add to the legs when you have built it too low. Good luck.

John

John

Yep depending on your chair and what other activities you will be using the table for I would suggest high as well. My table is about 30" I think (if i remember correctly) and I use an adjustable drafting chair but the table is the perfect hieght for standing if I want so it serves me perfectly for cutting as well. I also have my machine quilting frame on one side of the table and holding up the top are shelving units (i built them as well) that hold my stash and other junk! The table is 6'x8' holds 2 machines on one side (recessed into the table) a serger at one end, cutting mat at the other end and my 10' long machine frame as I said sits on the opposite side. Oh and my laptop is usually sitting around too. Gives me TONS of room and if I need more I just put one of my machines away and cover the hole with my cutting mat!

It is all a matter of comfort though and what might be comfy for one of us might not be comfy at all for you. But Congrats anyway on getting the new table built just the way you want it!

"Roberta Zollner" wrote in news:er2a3j$2q5$1 @online.de:

I definately am!!! Yeah! :) This time I will bring pocket money to SPEND at THAT store!!

Wish I could Pat. I will have to pinch my pennies until a new job is found, and I'm not really looking until my shoulder heals although I do have one application in at the moment. I've got tendonitis in my right shoulder at the shoulder blade, and the old job schedule was so weird that I didn't have a day off with my hubbie for over a month. First things first--spend time with DH. Then do all the jobs around the house that need both of us to fix. And do some quilt sewing from my stash. Debra in VA See my quilts at

On Thu, 15 Feb 2007 08:45:46 -0600, Roberta Zollner wrote (in article ):

You will not regret this. I love my custom made sewing and cutting tables.

Maureen

Good advice! Thanks! The carpenter was here just a little while ago, and very sensibly measured me as well as my table. The one he's planning will be higher than the base table I was using, except the machine will sit flush with the surface. Now I'm waiting to hear the estimate :-) Roberta in D

"John" schrieb im Newsbeitrag news: snipped-for-privacy@s48g2000cws.googlegroups.com...

WTG, Roberta! Making a solution is better than whining, any day! I'm proud of you.