Need Help And Or Advice On A Large Sewing Machine Table...

[cdurkinz]

I would use the router around the whole circumference. You'll get a far better result that way. Take most of the material out with a jigsaw, leaving a small amount inside the lines, then take it back to the lines with the router.

It does mean you'll need two templates, one for the full thickness cut and one for the corners.

First route full thickness with a template like this:

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Then route the corners half (or whatever) thickness with a template like this

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That will give you a hole like this:

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You'll need a way to ensure the templates are perfectly lined up but that can be done by making sure the outsides are exactly the same size and clamping a builder's square on to the the table.

I was actually wondering about this, I have to imagine the cut from a jigsaw might not be as nice as the cut from a router, so thanks for that.

Edited April 26, 2015 by cdurkinz

[cdurkinz]

Hi,

My Dürkopp Adler 267-373 table has a table top that you can build on extra size to. You put in long steel bolts in pre drilled holes and add the extra table pieces, see pic. It will not be extremely big, but you can at least double the size when needed and take it off when not. Perhaps something to think about when a big table is not needed all the time. This is a Norwegian table system, I am sure it will be similar tables available other countries too.

Tor

At least in the US, it is very hard to find ANY tables other than the standard little ones that come with pretty much every machine. I really like that idea for your table, I was actually already thinking about making some hinged pieces that I can fold out when I need to. One piece that can extend out from behind the machine for long canvas to ride on, and another that might flip up in the front to connect with the tables I currently use. I'll post some pics.

This is how I had it setup for the loooong canvas I just sewed, and it actually worked great.

http://imgur.com/8OUQFmx,M8q6xF4#0

http://imgur.com/8OUQFmx,M8q6xF4#1

(I actually had yet another table to the left of the drafting table because this stuff was so long)

[dirtclod]

I guess i'm missing something here. Why do you need to build a table for your machine ? When all you need to do is build a table any size you want the same height as the table you have. I've seen tons of pictures of upholstery shop set ups and that what they do.

[J Hayes]

I guess i'm missing something here. Why do you need to build a table for your machine ? When all you need to do is build a table any size you want the same height as the table you have. I've seen tons of pictures of upholstery shop set ups and that what they do.

+1

That's what the guy who made my boat cover has set up. His has to be 20 ft on the out feed side and 12 ft wide, it's pretty awesome to see, sews with a Consew 206RB. One could even use 8 ft folding tables....

Edited April 27, 2015 by J Hayes

[amuckart]

That's what the guy who made my boat cover has set up. His has to be 20 ft on the out feed side and 12 ft wide, it's pretty awesome to see, sews with a Consew 206RB. One could even use 8 ft folding tables....

I've tried that and it didn't work well. They weren't quite the right height, the out feed had no slope away from the machine and they were much too light so the drag of the fabric could pull them over.

If you're building something for a permanently placed machine, you may as well build it directly into the table and not have to deal with the join between the machine table edge and the big table edge.

[J Hayes]

Depends on how it's set up I guess

[brmax]

Just for good times

Now them temporary tables you have now are totally unacceptable !

That removes all motivating, inspiring and abilities to group discuss projects, I know that because I seen all the electronic and software related companies have them games and recreations as the building blocks of their future business : )

Good day there and keep us posted, as every shop is a bit different and have parts we all want to implement