Just an update on the posing table... I finally got around to making it. I used pressed wood 2 feet by 4 feet for the table top ( that was a mistake because it's not quite strong enough for more than one heavy dog). I will be putting the 7-ply plywood instead. The 5 legs are 2 feet high 4 x 4s. These are very strong legs made from remnants at my local home improvement store.

All together, the table has cost me 10 dollars. I will need to invest another five dollars for the new tabletop.

I then took 2 old bathroom rugs and threw them atop the table, then covered that with my colored fabric of choice. I tested it out with one Pikapoo ( 5 pounds), 1 fat Chihuahua ( 22 pounds ) and one Basset Hound (52 pounds ). It held up perfectly well, but I would rather be safe than sorry.

I am using a Nikon D50 with a Remote shutter transmitter, a 25 - 80 zoom lens, a 300 watt halogen main light and a 150 watt fluorescent fill light with an umbrella. This so far is not enough light, so I will be adding more.

Thanks for the help everyone!