Photopilot,
You may want to consider using a table with folding legs like the ones you may find in a large multi-purpose room of a hotel that need to be stored when not in use (if you get what I'm trying to explain

). I've seen them either six foot or eight foot long by about 28" wide with either a plastic top or a MDF (medium density fiberboard) top. They have metal legs that can easily be folded up when the table is not in use. BTW If I'm not mistaken, you can get the metal leg assemblies in pairs and attach them to your own top, but right now, I can't recall where to get them. Maybe someone else who can decifer what I'm trying to say will respond to the post with a source for them.
Good luck with your search