Hi Nancy -
I'm assuming you were thinking of the TableMates and not the pool
noodles when you wrote this! And, assuming it was the TableMates, I'll
respond.
A clamp-light *could* be secured to a corner of the table, but with a
pillow full of bobbins on top, I would be concerned about whether it
might get bumped and knocked over. I generally use a 20" pillow on it
when I take it to workshops, and the corners are not covered by the
pillow. Rather than attach a heavy light, I have used the relatively
new Ott-Light which I secure to the pillow itself with an elastic band.
I'm preparing for a week retreat at the moment, and will use the
TableMate for my Christina - which is a heavy pillow - and it also
pretty much covers the table-top. But I'm also taking a light that has
a table-clamp but can also be placed in a floor stand. I'll be using
the lamp with the floor stand, since I'm driving and have room for it.
The table is secure enough for a heavy pillow, but a heavy light would
raise the center of gravity and make is much less stable.
The only criticism that lacemakers have for the TableMates is that they
are made of tubular metal and plastic. This means that unless we cover
them, they can't be used to demonstrate at venues where authenticity is
emphasized. Still, when I recently Googled for TableMates, I noted that
they now make them in "woodgrain" finish - in a variety of brown colors
(oak, mahogony, walnut...), which might be easier on the eyes than the
glaring white - but no more authentic!
Clay
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Are they sturdy enough for a clamp light/magnifier (somewhat heavy) to hold
onto the side without tipping? They look great on their site. I've never
heard of them before.
nancy in chicago
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From: "Jane Viking Swanson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "arachne" <[email protected]>
Sent: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:48:04 -0400
Subject: [lace] Big pool noodle
Hi All, I was at Sears yesterday and in their selection of Pool
Noodles was one that is 26" (71 cm I think) long and 5.5" (14 cm)
wide. I got one to use as a needle lace pillow but I think they
would make great makeshift bobbin lace pillows too. I'm not sure
how long they will hold up to pins but my skinny one has worked
great for NL and minimal pins.
They are in lime green, purple and orange. I couldn't find it on
the Sears website but you can go to www.planetfoam.com and look at
the 2008 catalogue and you will find the Dipper. Mine cost $6.00
USD. It also has a 1-1/4"
(3-1/4 cm) hole down the middle.
Good hunting and lacing!
Jane in Vermont, USA where it has been lovely and I've got all the windows
open!
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