Last night, I got started on a big 5'x10' (1.5m x 3.0m) laminating table and also started on the smaller 4'x5.5' (1.2m x 1.67m) fabric cutting table.
Both tables are designed to work with edge clamps by moving the vertical support up underneath the table a bit instead of mounting the board flush along the outside edge (a lesson learned from a previous table I made).
The laminating table is sized to accommodate the easy infusion of a full sheet of foam. It will be covered by a single piece of white linoleum (gloss finish) and is designed to be cut in half later on for space savings if that becomes necessary.
The cutting table on the other hand is sized to handle a 5' (1.5m) wide piece of fabric and will be covered by a single piece of "Rhino" cutting mat which is a commercial "self-healing" mat produced for sign makers. It works really well with the rolling razor cutters. I plan on using some indoor carpet double-sided tape to secure the lining to the table top.
The strong back makes an excellent surface to work on while building these tables.
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| Table top pieces cut and laid out |
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| Framing pieces getting laid down |
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| Note the recessed vertical support. This allows for the easy use of smaller edge clamps |
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Center Supports.
Note: Table is designed to be cut in half later on if necessary. |
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| Corner legs |
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| Center legs |
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| Lower bracing for stability and also support for a lower shelf. |
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| Work starting on the cutting table |
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