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Kat G · **Posted:** Mon May 16, 2011 6:20 pm

I just wanted to share an inexpensive idea I got for a grooming table. I know most tables are $100 or more from what I have seen on the internet. So I was browsing the Ikea website looking for a small desk for my sewing machine when I saw a table that would make a good grooming table for only $20! I did the math and figured I could buy a grooming arm with a clamp to put on it and a rubber bathmat to prevent slipping. The total comes out to less than $50!!! I just wanted to share for those people on a budget that this may be a great alternative to the more expensive grooming tables. Also, the legs come off easily enough to store it when not in use for those who were wondering. Here's a link to the table I bought. I'll take a picture of the whole setup once I get the grooming arm in. I just couldn't wait to share!

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S09850440

Vicky & Charlie · Charlie - buff male (06/26/2009)

What a great idea Kat!

Show us your completed set up. This could work very well.

Stephen · **Joined:** Sat Sep 11, 2010 3:49 am **Posts:** 2661

Great idea, I'm working on something cost worthy as well... :hi

Gunner's Mom · **Posted:** Tue May 17, 2011 7:26 am

Great Idea. Cant what to see your whole set up! :th-up

beckyboo · **Joined:** Sat Apr 23, 2011 3:35 pm **Posts:** 910

can't wait to see it. right now we use a folding card table and bath mat with rubber back i wonder if grooming arm would work with that?

debbiefive · **Joined:** Sun Sep 12, 2010 9:10 pm **Posts:** 5337

I'm no so sure an arm would work with a card table set up

beckyboo wrote:

can't wait to see it. right now we use a folding card table and bath mat with rubber back i wonder if grooming arm would work with that?

Michelle Robison · **Joined:** Fri Sep 10, 2010 8:58 pm **Posts:** 394

You might be able to use a clamp on swing arm on a card table if you use a piece of wood to shim it,a piece of 2x4 to make it thicker at the edge,butt it up again the edge that hangs down...should work.It would give the clamp more to hold on to. I've used Walmart's folding plastic tables,they have two sizes,6 ft and 4 ft. and a smaller one,think it's 2-3 ft...they fold up for quick easy storage..

Em Mease · Black Lab (1/2/03)

Cool idea! My Grooming table was like $120 :bang

But, it does fold up which makes things easy.

beckyboo · **Joined:** Sat Apr 23, 2011 3:35 pm **Posts:** 910

Kat,
Just wondering how it turned out...
Becky

Kat G · **Posted:** Sat Jun 18, 2011 12:10 pm

I ordered the grooming arm last week and am expecting it to be delivered on Monday. Hopefully I'll have a pic Monday PM.

NC Christopher · **Joined:** Mon Mar 21, 2011 6:35 pm **Posts:** 127

Hello to all....

I found a grooming table on craigslist almost new table and arm for 50.00 The girl I purchased it from found that she just did not have any grooming talents :( Shop around you can find some good deals online ...

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