Raising the hight of prep' tables?

The place to hang out and chat about anything and everything that doesn't fall under our other categories.
Post Reply
Swindon_Ed
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 1265
Joined: 14 Aug 2010, 18:48
First Name: Ed Gash
Location: Swindon
Contact:

Raising the hight of prep' tables?

Post by Swindon_Ed »

I was going to go and get some plastic tubing cut to raise the hight of my prep' tables and i was wondering if anyone else has done this and if so how long a peice of tube did you get to raise the table up?

I'm thinking 1 + 1/2 ft should do the trick considering the original legs fo the table will sink into it a bit?
User avatar
keith157
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 3816
Joined: 05 Aug 2011, 13:35
First Name: Keith
Location: Stevenage, Herts

Re: Raising the hight of prep' tables?

Post by keith157 »

DOH!!! Why didn't I think of that :oops: :oops: :oops: It will save me a fortune. I think kitchen work tops are around 36" and butcher's block is slightly lower
Swindon_Ed
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 1265
Joined: 14 Aug 2010, 18:48
First Name: Ed Gash
Location: Swindon
Contact:

Re: Raising the hight of prep' tables?

Post by Swindon_Ed »

I found out that wickes sell 2m long tubes so i've cut them into 4 and looking at it, they should raise the table nicely :D For £1.50, i think it'll be money well spent, as i don't want to go another season hunched over all weekend.
User avatar
gazz_46
Twisted Firestarter
Twisted Firestarter
Posts: 324
Joined: 19 Feb 2012, 10:47
First Name: Gary
Sense of Humor: Inappropriate........
Location: Arlesey, Beds

Re: Raising the hight of prep' tables?

Post by gazz_46 »

Looking at tables myself any tips or advice on ideal lengths, height

None of the ones I've seen list adjustable deck height

http://www.foldingtablesuk.com/
Swindon_Ed
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 1265
Joined: 14 Aug 2010, 18:48
First Name: Ed Gash
Location: Swindon
Contact:

Re: Raising the hight of prep' tables?

Post by Swindon_Ed »

gazz_46 wrote:Looking at tables myself any tips or advice on ideal lengths, height

None of the ones I've seen list adjustable deck height

http://www.foldingtablesuk.com/
Those look the same as the ones I've got, but look around online as I'm sure i got mine quite a bit cheaper.

I've not seen any adjustable tables, which is why I've gone for a home made setup. I saw a few others with a similar setup last year which seemed to work well.
User avatar
gazz_46
Twisted Firestarter
Twisted Firestarter
Posts: 324
Joined: 19 Feb 2012, 10:47
First Name: Gary
Sense of Humor: Inappropriate........
Location: Arlesey, Beds

Re: Raising the hight of prep' tables?

Post by gazz_46 »

Thanks

Funnily enough this company have the same items listed cheaper on Amazon..... Go figure :?
User avatar
keith157
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 3816
Joined: 05 Aug 2011, 13:35
First Name: Keith
Location: Stevenage, Herts

Re: Raising the hight of prep' tables?

Post by keith157 »

gazz_46 wrote:Thanks

Funnily enough this company have the same items listed cheaper on Amazon..... Go figure :?
And probably have them even cheaper on eBay
User avatar
Toby
Site Admin
Site Admin
Posts: 1054
Joined: 18 Jan 2012, 15:28
First Name: Toby Shea
Location: Surrey, UK
Contact:

Re: Raising the hight of prep' tables?

Post by Toby »

All going to come down to your best working height, I have some white plumbing pipe but was also fortunate enough to get some metal extenders when i purchased my sink setup for the outside kitchen. The metal ones have discs on the bottom to make them more stable too! They are a real life saver which ever way you go!
Post Reply