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Standing Tying Desk

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I have been thinking about making a standing tying desk on wheels. The idea is to roll it into the TV room or wherever I feel like tying, and put it away in a closet when I don't.

 

Only God knows when or if this is really going to get done, but here is an initial idea. Opinions, pros and cons, etc. welcome.

 

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All I can say is, I would never tie standing up. I would recommend "wings" ... extra "table top" space, hinged, on each side that you can fold down when you don't need it.

 

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Thanks for the replies.

Stability is definitely one of the main concerns because of the shape and the swiveling wheels that will go underneath. May have to build a bigger platform with a cut out in the front for my feet.

I am basing the ergonomics on the elevated part of the kitchen island I sometimes tie at. Have to make adjustments, but it takes care of a lot of the guess work.

The wings are an interesting idea. I could not use that space for bobbins and tools when they are collapsed, though. Will keep in mind.

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++ on Mike's wings, maybe a pull out shelf just below the table top to mount vise and give you the room for your feet. This sounds like a new tying station for my camper. Please keep the post going if you start it.

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Make sure it's ergonomic and should be the height where you are working with your hands at hand shaking height. I am 6' tall and all my benches are 39" high. Anti fatigue rubber mats in front of all of them.

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