Comments on: Lifetime Prod. Inc. 4435 4′ Fold-in-Half Adjustable Folding Table http://foldingtablechairs.net/lifetime-prod-inc-4435-4-fold-in-half-adjustable-folding-table.php Sun, 05 Sep 2010 06:52:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Petal Power http://foldingtablechairs.net/lifetime-prod-inc-4435-4-fold-in-half-adjustable-folding-table.php/comment-page-1#comment-20 Petal Power Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:32:05 +0000 http://foldingtablechairs.net/lifetime-prod-inc-4435-4-fold-in-half-adjustable-folding-table.php#comment-20 I bought 2 of these tables, and I'm so happy I did. At the lowest height, I use the table as a laptop table for getting work done while I'm outdoors on the back patio (sitting in an armless lawn chair). The middle height is of course the height of a regular dining table. The highest height is the "counter height" which is good with bar stools, or applications where you need to use a table while standing up. We've used this as a prep table outdoors when grilling or cutting up pumpkins for jack-o-lanterns, etc. (Note that you should not use the table as a platform for a table-top grill, since it's not heat resistant.) <br /> <br />These tables are very lightweight and not cumbersome to carry. They fold in half, and they have a carrying handle. So I can take 2 of these tables with me as I do, walking a mile or so to the train station, for some event or whatever. The table we had before did not fold in half, and it was 30 inches wide instead of only 24 inches like these .... so there was no way I could take that table with me anywhere. I like the narrower width because it makes it lot easier to fit the tables into compact spaces. You can also easily pop these tables in the back of a trunk or a bike trailer. These are versatile, portable, really useful tables. <br /> <br />For an outdoor party, I'm wondering how these might look if I paint the top brown with some gold-tan pattern/texture, to mimic something like flagstone. Or I could just put a table cloth on top, of course. <br /> <br />You can do so many things with these tables! I'm very happy with my purchase. <br /> <br /> Rating: 5 / 5 I bought 2 of these tables, and I’m so happy I did. At the lowest height, I use the table as a laptop table for getting work done while I’m outdoors on the back patio (sitting in an armless lawn chair). The middle height is of course the height of a regular dining table. The highest height is the “counter height” which is good with bar stools, or applications where you need to use a table while standing up. We’ve used this as a prep table outdoors when grilling or cutting up pumpkins for jack-o-lanterns, etc. (Note that you should not use the table as a platform for a table-top grill, since it’s not heat resistant.)

These tables are very lightweight and not cumbersome to carry. They fold in half, and they have a carrying handle. So I can take 2 of these tables with me as I do, walking a mile or so to the train station, for some event or whatever. The table we had before did not fold in half, and it was 30 inches wide instead of only 24 inches like these …. so there was no way I could take that table with me anywhere. I like the narrower width because it makes it lot easier to fit the tables into compact spaces. You can also easily pop these tables in the back of a trunk or a bike trailer. These are versatile, portable, really useful tables.

For an outdoor party, I’m wondering how these might look if I paint the top brown with some gold-tan pattern/texture, to mimic something like flagstone. Or I could just put a table cloth on top, of course.

You can do so many things with these tables! I’m very happy with my purchase.

Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: M. Connor http://foldingtablechairs.net/lifetime-prod-inc-4435-4-fold-in-half-adjustable-folding-table.php/comment-page-1#comment-19 M. Connor Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:19:12 +0000 http://foldingtablechairs.net/lifetime-prod-inc-4435-4-fold-in-half-adjustable-folding-table.php#comment-19 I make jewelry and needed a table for my first trunk show. This was the perfect size, easy to transport and easy to store in my storage-challenged condo. The adjustable height gets my products up to the customer without them having to bend or stoop. My only challenge with this table is adjusting the legs by myself -- hard to slide them out while holding the buttons down. I'll figure out a way tho....or just have someone lend me a hand. All in all, it's a great product! Rating: 5 / 5 I make jewelry and needed a table for my first trunk show. This was the perfect size, easy to transport and easy to store in my storage-challenged condo. The adjustable height gets my products up to the customer without them having to bend or stoop. My only challenge with this table is adjusting the legs by myself — hard to slide them out while holding the buttons down. I’ll figure out a way tho….or just have someone lend me a hand. All in all, it’s a great product!
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Weed Wacker Wedmon http://foldingtablechairs.net/lifetime-prod-inc-4435-4-fold-in-half-adjustable-folding-table.php/comment-page-1#comment-18 Weed Wacker Wedmon Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:36:02 +0000 http://foldingtablechairs.net/lifetime-prod-inc-4435-4-fold-in-half-adjustable-folding-table.php#comment-18 great table. only one small flaw, pressing both buttons to extend the leg at the same time, while pulling on the leg, takes 3 hands. You can pull one side at a time but it's tricky. Maybe in the next iteration they can consolidate the 2 buttons into one? Rating: 4 / 5 great table. only one small flaw, pressing both buttons to extend the leg at the same time, while pulling on the leg, takes 3 hands. You can pull one side at a time but it’s tricky. Maybe in the next iteration they can consolidate the 2 buttons into one?
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> By: Tannis K. Golebiewski http://foldingtablechairs.net/lifetime-prod-inc-4435-4-fold-in-half-adjustable-folding-table.php/comment-page-1#comment-17 Tannis K. Golebiewski Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:20:06 +0000 http://foldingtablechairs.net/lifetime-prod-inc-4435-4-fold-in-half-adjustable-folding-table.php#comment-17 This table works great - we originially got it to use for Girl Scout cookie sales, and the counter height makes it perfect for that. Also, it folds up pretty small so its a lot easier to get in and out of my car along with all the cookies. At home, we use it in the summer on the deck for parties and BBQs, and after being left out in the rain for weeks its in great shape. My mother-in-law has one that she got for extra guests and it works great at the low height for the kids. I'd say you can easily seat 4-6 kids at it depending on how much elbow room they need :) My daughter's preschool is using ours for the kids to eat lunch on, so I'm buying another for this years cookie sale! <br /> <br />The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is the height adjustments - you do sort of need three hands as stated in another review. You have to push in two buttons, one on each leg, and then pull/push the legs into position. It works fine, but I have pinched fingers slightly trying to do it too fast! Rating: 4 / 5 This table works great – we originially got it to use for Girl Scout cookie sales, and the counter height makes it perfect for that. Also, it folds up pretty small so its a lot easier to get in and out of my car along with all the cookies. At home, we use it in the summer on the deck for parties and BBQs, and after being left out in the rain for weeks its in great shape. My mother-in-law has one that she got for extra guests and it works great at the low height for the kids. I’d say you can easily seat 4-6 kids at it depending on how much elbow room they need :) My daughter’s preschool is using ours for the kids to eat lunch on, so I’m buying another for this years cookie sale!

The only reason I don’t give it 5 stars is the height adjustments – you do sort of need three hands as stated in another review. You have to push in two buttons, one on each leg, and then pull/push the legs into position. It works fine, but I have pinched fingers slightly trying to do it too fast!
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> By: Noname http://foldingtablechairs.net/lifetime-prod-inc-4435-4-fold-in-half-adjustable-folding-table.php/comment-page-1#comment-16 Noname Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:46:34 +0000 http://foldingtablechairs.net/lifetime-prod-inc-4435-4-fold-in-half-adjustable-folding-table.php#comment-16 We've had this table for years, since my daughter was in preschool. It has and continues to serve us well. <br /> <br />HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS <br /> <br />I bought this table for my kids to do their crafts at when they were toddlers. At the lowest setting, it worked well with the toddler size chairs. Now that they are older, I can raise it to the dining table height and adult sized chairs fit under it. I can raise it even higher to countertop height and put barstools under them or just use them as an extension of my kitchen counter. <br /> <br />It is most stable up to kitchen table height. At countertop height, it wobbles more, but not so much that I'd be worried it would fall apart. <br /> <br />SETTING UP <br /> <br />The table is easy to open up and set up. The legs extend in a snap. It's also easy to collapse and fold up to carry or store, and it is lightweight enough to not fear transporting it. <br /> <br />SURFACE <br /> <br />The surface has been a cinch to maintain. The children have managed to get crayons or markers and food all over it. If a wet towel won't get it off, the Magic Eraser will. <br /> <br />One big problem with the table is the surface is textured, so the children do not like doing homework on it, because it's difficult to write on. Placing a board on the table would be a workaround, but the children choose not to do their writing there. <br /> <br />SIZE <br /> <br />The table does sit four children around it comfortably for dinner. For temporary uses, four adults could sit, but it would not be something to do regularly, as they might normally want more room. <br /> <br />PROS: <br />+ lightweight <br />+ easy to set up <br />+ easy to fold up <br />+ height adjustable <br />+ easy to maintain <br />+ sturdy <br /> <br />CONS: <br />- textured surface is not good for writing <br />- narrow table <br /> <br />SUMMARY <br /> <br />I'm glad I bought this table. It's one of those things where I look back and think how well I've gotten my money's worth. I'd buy this again for it versatility and portability. Rating: 4 / 5 We’ve had this table for years, since my daughter was in preschool. It has and continues to serve us well.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS

I bought this table for my kids to do their crafts at when they were toddlers. At the lowest setting, it worked well with the toddler size chairs. Now that they are older, I can raise it to the dining table height and adult sized chairs fit under it. I can raise it even higher to countertop height and put barstools under them or just use them as an extension of my kitchen counter.

It is most stable up to kitchen table height. At countertop height, it wobbles more, but not so much that I’d be worried it would fall apart.

SETTING UP

The table is easy to open up and set up. The legs extend in a snap. It’s also easy to collapse and fold up to carry or store, and it is lightweight enough to not fear transporting it.

SURFACE

The surface has been a cinch to maintain. The children have managed to get crayons or markers and food all over it. If a wet towel won’t get it off, the Magic Eraser will.

One big problem with the table is the surface is textured, so the children do not like doing homework on it, because it’s difficult to write on. Placing a board on the table would be a workaround, but the children choose not to do their writing there.

SIZE

The table does sit four children around it comfortably for dinner. For temporary uses, four adults could sit, but it would not be something to do regularly, as they might normally want more room.

PROS:

+ lightweight

+ easy to set up

+ easy to fold up

+ height adjustable

+ easy to maintain

+ sturdy

CONS:

- textured surface is not good for writing

- narrow table

SUMMARY

I’m glad I bought this table. It’s one of those things where I look back and think how well I’ve gotten my money’s worth. I’d buy this again for it versatility and portability.
Rating: 4 / 5

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