Be sure to check the gauge of the steel and remember that the lower the gauge, the stronger the steel. Folding tables at department stores may be a little cheaper, but they usually are made of high-gauge steel that doesn't stand up well to heavy use. Depending on the manufacturer or supplier, some ranges offer different shapes to allow for more creativity with layouts. You may see shapes, like a 72º segment tabletop, putting these together can create a wave-like effect. You can use a Quadrant corner if you want to connect rectangle or square tables with additional rounded surfaces. When choosing a collapsible table range, there are more options than round and rectangle, so make sure you look at all the options available. Some folding tables have an adjustable height feature, which may come in handy if you want a bar-top height folding table for some occasions and a standard height table at other times. According to Lifetime, a popular manufacturer of plastic folding tables, the si...