Mat table plans

Hi everyone,

In the past I have done my own matting, which often leaves me hunched over a make shift table that holds my mat cutter. Soon after that the back pain starts. I would like to make this process easier on myself and was wondering if any of you that do you own matting have a dedicated table for this purpose. If you do, did you buy it or make it yourself. A google search was only marginally successful at generating ideas. If you are willing to share where you purchased your table or your personal design (I have an idea what I need but could benefit from someone else's opinion), I would greatly appreciate it.

TIA for your help.

I use three of these Uline tables. I have two 3x5 tables and one 3x6 all together to make a big 6x8 work area, which is enough to hold my 48" mat cutter with squaring arm, my Rotatrim paper trimmer, and a big workspace for the matting/framing process.

http://www.uline.com/BL_3853/Industrial-Packing-Tables

The tables have adjustable heights, and I have mine set to the maximum 35" height, like a tall kitchen island, so I can very comfortably work standing up. No stooping or bending. The tables are extremely sturdy and well-machined. They are quite heavy though.

Not the cheapest option, but I'm thrilled with it so far.

Thanks for the help Brian - I appreciate it very much.

i have an old drafting table that i am thinking of repurosing to a mat catting table, looks like just what the doctor ordered. you can adjust the angle and height of the top. i think i got it for about $75 on craig's list.

Martin 095 wrote:Hi everyone,

In the past I have done my own matting, which often leaves me hunched over a make shift table that holds my mat cutter. Soon after that the back pain starts. I would like to make this process easier on myself and was wondering if any of you that do you own matting have a dedicated table for this purpose. If you do, did you buy it or make it yourself. A google search was only marginally successful at generating ideas. If you are willing to share where you purchased your table or your personal design (I have an idea what I need but could benefit from someone else's opinion), I would greatly appreciate it.

TIA for your help.

Martin,

Is this a table that you want to take up and down or will it be left up permanently? If it is permanently, I will send you pictures of the table we have designed for our shop that allows for mat storage underneath. It works really slick.

Lee,

I sent you a PM.

Thanks!