Sew Vac Direct

This table fits my needs very well. The machine (Bernina 430) fits on the drop table nicely and the extension table that comes with my machine covers the gaps well (this does cause a bit of a bump up, but not so much that it doesn't function as a level surface.)

The table sets up easily out of the box. The chain was too long for the machine to be level when the table was dropped, so we had to remove 2 links, and tighten the screw, but it was easily adjusted.

It is a lightweight table, with only two legs, so it does wobble a bit while sewing, but it does not vibrate at high speeds. Actually, I experience the most wobbling at lower speeds, when the machine is getting started, and for me, wobbling is not an annoyance like vibrating is. Vibrating causes the machine to bounce, making it difficult to use, this just makes you think "hmm, the table is wobbling".

The table is small, so for free motion quilting I use an outfeed table behind it. As I said, it is lightweight, so it is easy for me to move it around my sewing room depending on whether or not I need to place it in front of another table (after removing the machine. I don't think it is recommended to move it with the machine in place, and my machine probably weighs more than the table, so I couldn't lift them both!)

It took a teeny bit of practice, because you have to do it blindly, but I can change my vertical bobbin case without moving the machine, through the open space for the drop table. My free hand system (knee lifter) can also be used with this table.

I can't think of any negatives for the price point, but in addition to the wobbling, some people might be disappointed that you can't (shouldn't?) lift/drop the drop table while the machine is still in place.

I am very happy with my decision to purchase it. And even more- THRILLED with the super fast, and free, shipping sewvacdirect provided.

Description of product and shipping right on the mark.

Made in China pretty much tells it all...at least it was cheap. Structure seems OK but details are typical Chinese, from the elevator adjustment screw that doesn't fit properly to the plastic sleeves on the height adjustment bars which tore after using it about 2 cycles.
No complaint with the dealer and service, it came promptly and was packed well.
Another time, I'd buy the American made Roberts and pay twice the price.

I like the table; it suits my needs well. The only "down" comment is that the painting of the inside edges, which are noticeable, is very poor.

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