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Re: sewing machine tables

ls2116 — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 01:50:30 GMT

Here is another suggestion although I'd also contact Janome. If those legs are removable get some wood legs cut to size and and attach them.

Re: sewing machine tables

Brigit-Carol — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:48:30 GMT

I've shorted items made from U shape tubing similar to what I see on your table. You cut the tubing and put in a connector. From looking at your table, it looks like the best place would be between the back brace and the table top. It appears you could shorten it by 3-4". In the front, I'd go just below the table top. Here is a pic of the tubing connector I used. You would cut out a piece of tubing on front and back the size you need to lower the table then insert the ends into a connector.

Re: sewing machine tables

Barbara — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:27:54 GMT

Yeah Maire I see your point. oh well it was just a thought . Barbara..PS nice table to .

Re: sewing machine tables

Marie — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:22:06 GMT

Brigit-Carol and Steph, if you'll look at the picture again, there are no legs at the back of the table, the tube comes directly from under the table top at the back and comes around to the front. Looking at the left side view it looks like a capital L only rounded. Looking under the table, there are screws and bolts that look like they are soldered but I may be wrong. That would be where the table could be shortened if possible. My thought today is to maybe contact Janome and see if this can be done. Thanks for everyones in-put, it got me to thinking and maybe it can be shortened to elf size. : )

Re: sewing machine tables

Stephanie — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 21:06:46 GMT

Marie:
Any ideas for this munchkin?

If this is something you think you'll be keeping forever, I'd consider hiring a carpenter and having the legs on the table cut down to a comfortable height.

Re: sewing machine tables

Brigit-Carol — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 19:09:54 GMT

Marie:

Barbara:

fMarie ,is ther no way to just cut the legs on your table to size to fit you ? Seems to me that would take care of the problem.Barbara

Don't I wish. If you look closely at the back of the table, no legs, comes from under the table at the back right around to the front legs. Hope this picture explains.

If you are willing to do a bit of work, it can be shorted rather easily since the "legs" are round tubes. Use a tube cutter to cut off the amount you need to shorten it on both front and back. Then use an appropriately sized tube connector to put it all back together. If you will be moving it around, instead of the wimpy screws that come with the tube connectors, use longer self-tapping screws and they will be secure enough so you can move the table without them slipping. If asthetics are important, spray paint the tube connectors to match your table before putting them on. From looking at the table, I'd say you could shorten it by 3-4" easily. Maybe even a bit more. The Gidget I have is 27" high which is perfect for me as I'm only 5'4".

Re: sewing machine tables

Ginny — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:07:55 GMT

Oh my gosh, Marie. They must want you to stand up to use the sewing machine. I've never seen anything quite like that. But then I guess I don't get around to those places since I got my "Baby" Ginny

Re: sewing machine tables

Spudgrandma — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:06:13 GMT

Marie:
Hope this picture explains.

Bummer, Marie.

Re: sewing machine tables

Marie — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 17:41:42 GMT

Barbara:

fMarie ,is ther no way to just cut the legs on your table to size to fit you ? Seems to me that would take care of the problem.Barbara

Don't I wish. If you look closely at the back of the table, no legs, comes from under the table at the back right around to the front legs. Hope this picture explains.

Re: sewing machine tables

Barbara — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 13:50:49 GMT

fMarie ,is ther no way to just cut the legs on your table to size to fit you ? Seems to me that would take care of the problem.Barbara

Re: sewing machine tables

Marie — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 13:45:47 GMT

I love the Safety Belt idea. : )

Reading on, I went to the Sew Perfect site and wish I had seen this table before I purchased mine. Mine is a very sturdy and nice table but not for the height challenged. The SP table can be lowered to 24.5" which would be perfect for me. My table is 30" and not adjustable.

Re: sewing machine tables

JodyS — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:23:55 GMT

I bought mine online from

http://sewperfecttables.com/

It arrived in 4 boxes and took about 1/2 hour to set up.

Re: sewing machine tables

Sharon — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:33:09 GMT

JodyS, where did you get it? I have not even seen ads for that one. I have a Janome also. I have it sitting on a table I built for my serger. Way to small, and not the right height.

Re: sewing machine tables

JodyS — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:05:22 GMT

Barbara, I bought a Sew Perfect table and I love it. It's pretty much indestructible! I love the fact it has a bottom bar that goes all the way across and keeps the foot pedal from going anywhere. The one I bought was the J table for my Janome 6500. That thing is so well built and easy to put together.

Re: sewing machine tables

BarbaraJ — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:34:23 GMT

I've been looking at the Sew Perfect table but haven't ordered one yet. I would like to find a dealer that has them so I can see it first.