Table Top Questions for Cylinder Arm Machines

[kgg]

My brief summary so far:

1) So far there are number of very nice table tops commercially available.

2) The main drawback from what I see for my needs is i) their inability to handle any of the attachments that are readily available and less expensive for the flatbed machines and ii) most require the use of a drop down edge guide, which I don't like using. 

3) Most like the larger size table tops.

kgg

[Patrick1]

Here's a larger table. 14.75 X 8.00 X .375 thick with about 8.875 from the edge of the table to the needle. Still solid as a rock. Looking at offering both tables in Storm Trooper white Cerakote. $125.00, coated. Doesn't break the bank for most folks. 

[DieselTech]

2 minutes ago, Patrick1 said:

Here's a larger table. 14.75 X 8.00 X .375 thick with about 8.875 from the edge of the table to the needle. Still solid as a rock. Looking at offering both tables in Storm Trooper white Cerakote. $125.00, coated. Doesn't break the bank for most folks. 

Nice! Save me a white one! Lmao I have spent too much money lately & strapped for cash. So it will be a few months before I recoup. 

Thanks. Nice work/fabrication!

[AlZilla]

@Patrick1, good thinking, extending it to the left. I have one that extends to the pillar - definitely see the increased versatility with this design.

[RockyAussie]

11 hours ago, Patrick1 said:

Here's a larger table. 14.75 X 8.00 X .375 thick with about 8.875 from the edge of the table to the needle. Still solid as a rock. Looking at offering both tables in Storm Trooper white Cerakote. $125.00, coated. Doesn't break the bank for most folks

Nice looking job there Patrick.

[sportycliff]

On 10/21/2024 at 11:22 AM, Patrick1 said:

Here's a larger table. 14.75 X 8.00 X .375 thick with about 8.875 from the edge of the table to the needle. Still solid as a rock. Looking at offering both tables in Storm Trooper white Cerakote. $125.00, coated. Doesn't break the bank for most folks. 

Can't wait until this is available!!

I'm in!

[Patrick1]

Will have the same tables available for the Durkopp Adler 205-370 as shown here. Sure is a beautiful machine.

[Constabulary]

Different machine but basically the same thing. Some years ago I made a flat bed attachment for my Singer 45D91 from a IKEA bamboo cutting board.

Super low cost (less than 20€ / $22) very sturdy and it has IMO it has a nice look.

To be fair the cutting board idea back then came from LW member UWE. He made them way more professional than I but I was able to make it with the tools I have.

https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/72789-singer-45d91-restoration/?tab=comments#comment-552472

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/aptitlig-cutting-board-bamboo-80233430/

This is what UWE did

https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/65589-flatbed-table-attachment-for-pfaff-335/

I also made one from screen printing plate for my Singer 108w20 but to be honest I have never used it.

That one was cheap also...

 

Edited October 27, 2024 by Constabulary

[Constabulary]

BTW - I cut some threads for attaching some edge guides and I also have an oil hole in it.

[shoepatcher]

Very Nice C!!

glenn