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Post by DaveM on Sept 18, 2009 7:21:18 GMT
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Post by batchoy on Sept 18, 2009 16:49:44 GMT
Too low and too narrow.
To be able to cut fabric with out getting a screaming backache the table surface needs to be about normal table height plus a baked bean can or worktop height which is 90cm.
For a mininum table top I would go with 90cm x 150cm ideally you go for something about 160cm x 300cm but realistically go for something about 160cm x 120cm.
You can actually make one up yourself using a 12mm plywood as the core one side apply hardboard (smooth side out) using double sided tape or clips arround the edge, this will be your sacrificial hot cutting surface, on the other side put self healing cutting mat if you can get it on the roll for knife cutting (very expensive), if not then put 6mm cork on it (very cheap), this surface will allow you to pin down the fabric and paper patterns, weight down the fabric without slipping and cut with scissors. You then just rest the board on your kitchen table which you have jacketed up on bean tins.
If you make one of these you wont get moaned at by the wife for ruining the table, and you can work all day without getting back pains.
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