GS Table
Table Length
The length of table you select will determine the maximum quilt with you can load onto your machine. The most important factors to consider when selecting a table size are the dimensions of your space and the size of tops you would like to quilt.
A 12-foot table has 126 inches of canvas to attach to and approximately 123 inches of quiltable space. A 14-foot table has 151 inches of canvas. For comparison, a standard king-size quilt is 100″ by 120″, which would fit on either size table. A king-size bedspread that drops all the way to the floor would require a 14-foot table. For a nominal charge we can make you a table in 8’, 10’, 11’ or 14’ if the standard size is not correct for your space.
| Measurements | 10-foot Home Pro | 12-foot Home Pro | 12-foot Pivotal Access |
| Canvas Length | 102 inches | 126 inches | 126 inches |
| Quilting Length | 98 inches | 122 inches | 123 inches |
| Table Length | 120 inches | 144 inches | 144 inches |
| Length with Hardware | 124 inches | 148 inches | 156 inches |
| Recommended Clearance Length | 12 feet | 14 feet | 15-feet |
| Recommended Clearance Width | 7 feet | 7 feet | 8 feet |
Pivotal Access
Gammill 22, 26 and 30-inch machines come on a GS table, which feature a pivotal access arm, which can help with loading and smoothing batting.
This can be especially helpful if your quilt is on your frame as a full load, meaning the top is also attached to leaders and loaded onto a roller vs. floating the quilt top. Using the pivotal access feature, you can access the inside of your quilt sandwich to smooth batting.
Glossary
Top Roller: Holds the quilt top for quilting.
Backing Roller: Holds the backing fabric for quilting.
Pick-up Roller: Holds the completed portion of the quilt during quilting. This roller is located inside the throat of the machine.
Carrier Roller (Belly Bar): Holds the quilt layers up and even with the pick-up roller during quilting.
Pivotal Access Bar: Located on the pivoting rod between the Carrier and Top rollers.
Fabric Leader: This thick canvas fabric is attached to the top, pick-up and backing rollers and is used to pin the quilt layers to the rollers.
Pick-up Roller Lifter: As the completed quilt is rolled onto the pick-up roller the thickness of the completed quilt causes drag on the sewing head. Turn this crank to lift the pick-up roller off the sewing head for smoother movement.
Tabletop: Used to hold and position patterns.
Tracks: Set of two tracks used for holding and guiding the Crosstrack along the length of the table.
Pivotal Access Rod: On the Pivotal Access system, these rods hold the Carrier Roller, Top Fabric Roller and the Stabilizer Bar.
Hand Wheel: Attached to one end of the pick-up, backing and top rollers and used to quickly turn the rollers.
Pivotal Access Pin: Holds the Pivotal Access in place during quilting. This pin is pulled out to allow the top roller and stabilizing bar to pivot for access to the batting.