The right end of the sewing machine table is placed against  this table so that the left, or open end, is available to lay  canopies or containers on. Because of the nature of harness work, there are many  specialized materials and tools unique to harness work. The  table houses the hot knife, hot glue gun, templates, and rulers.  [Figure 6-92]  The harness machine should be adjacent to the  harness table for maximum efficiency. Office Area Metal Working Area Cutting Table Harness Table and Machines Figure 6-93.  Glass top table with cover. Figure 6-92.  Harness work table. Figure 6-94.  Metal working area. The cutting table is used for cutting canopy fabric for canopy  repairs, para-pak or Cordura$^{®}$ for container repairs, or for  cutting anything for general manufacturing. Ideally, this  cutting table has a glass surface for use with a hot knife. One  of the best designs utilizes a 4 × 4 feet glass surface that is  hidden below a wooden cover that can be removed when  needed and protects the glass when not in use. This table  serves dual duty as a work table.  [Figure 6-93]  If space is  limited, a smaller piece of glass can be used. If available, use  a thick laminated piece of glass that is less prone to breaking.  tools may be used, provided it is kept away from any fabric  that could be damaged. The office area handles the administrative and record keeping  functions of the loft. It should have a desk, file cabinets,  library or bookshelves, telephone/fax machine, and computer.  All work orders are processed through here. It is important to segregate the metal working area from the  rest of the loft because metal working creates considerable  contamination with metal shavings and other particles  injurious to parachute fabrics. The metal working area has  drills, grinders, swaging tools, Nicopress$^{®}$ tools, and other  tools needed for repairing or overhauling metal components.  [Figure 6-94]  The grommet area should be adjacent to  the metal working area, since several of the tools used  to remove grommets are found there.  [Figure 6-95]  The  grommet machine or handsets are kept in this area. Parachute  containers or other parts needing grommets are brought to  this area for work. A metal working cart with drawers for  6-27