I too have the same problem with my Janome 82000. I do like the large Perspex extension table but as it extends a lot at the front i have to lift my arms to rest on it to sew, causing aches in my neck and shoulders. If the table the machine is on was at the correct height to avoid this, I wouldn't be able to get my legs under it! It seems the only way is to get a table with the cut-out and they are jolly expensive. Looks like I will just have to keep on suffering for my art!