In a message dated 10/17/06 10:53:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> My TableMate wins for its ease in folding down. It loses a point for > being clumsy to carry unless the components are contained in some way, > and it doesn't go as low as the laptop table. Dear Bev and Others with TableMates, A good friend of mine made a strap for my TableMate table from wide elastic. It holds the legs flat against the table top for moving about and is easy to roll up and store in tote bag until needed again. Though it may not go as low as another brand, the leg design of a TableMate is such that the legs slide under a chair and you can move it very close to yourself, if that is a feature you prefer. It could be an advantage if you are in costume - wearing a long skirt. Just never lift up on the front edge, or the table will collapse. Again, you can find a way to prevent collapse - a short length of strong sticky tape that you can peel back when not needed should do the trick. The large surface of a TableMate is nice for holding tools, vision aids, instructions and a piece of show-and-tell, and you can make a tablecloth to cover the top, front and sides so your legs cannot be seen by viewers some distance away. (A lace group might like to make matching tablecloths!) You can store items underneath when you use it for demonstrating in public. If your personal items (purse, tote, etc.) are not seen at first glance and it would be noticed if a thief was crawling around the open side facing your chair, your personal items are probably a little safer in a public place with such a tablecloth. A few years ago, I described how to tailor the tablecloth so it is not likely to slip off. Jeri Ames in Maine, USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
