this is a table i saw on the IKEA website. trouble is, closest IKEA 125 miles from here and it can't be shipped. sooo, there are 2 other tables i've been considering for the old viking. both are from staples. one is a melamine topped 4-foot table, the other is a formed resin top 4-foot table. i've read comments on both. the resin looks sturdy but customer comments indicate it's a bit wobbly. the melamine top is made of particle board, so i'm wondering about the long-term life of that. at the thrift the other day, i looked at a sewing machine and that table was made of particle board. when i opened it up and pulled out the machine, it fell out onto the floor. i checked home depot and lowe's and they have about the same thing....both of these are in my price range. i'm not totally sold on any of the options i've seen so far. the antique table is solid wood, no particle board and no resin. i had hoped to select the melamine top but i've reconsidered and will keep looking. i was considering an elfa desk with the wire drawers, but that top is also particle board. perhaps the melamine or resin table WITH a wood topper might be the most economical solution. years ago i had the ideal table and it was in storage for a long time, but i finally tossed it because it seemed pointless to keep. where was my crystal ball then?
I bought a "Lifetime" table from Sam's Club and I like it until I put the pedal to the metal. When I sew too fast it vibrates and my Ott-lite dances across the table. If I don't pay attention it dances right off the edge!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your quandary. I obviously don't have the answers! : )
Grace, I would consider making the drive to IKEA. I purchased a table from them 12 years ago. It has survived a divorce and four moves. It can't fit through the door of my sewing room, so it now functions as a computer table. I also think that you can paint or stain the table you selected. You do so much sewing; it would be a good idea if you saw the table before you purchased it. Good luck and keep us posted. I enjoy your blog so much! Happy New Year - Denise
ReplyDeleteI bought an unfinished wood table from Holmwoods Furniture several years ago and I love it. No bouncing, no moving, sturdy, yet easy to take apart to move. I actually have two tables from them and love both of them. At the time I think I paid about $125 for the table. Worth every penny.
ReplyDeleteGrace, I found a folding table at Sam's - it has adjustable legs for different heights, doesn't wobble - I think I paid about $35.00 for it. It measures 2x2 closed & 2x4 open.
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