Speed
 
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Post by Speed on Jan 22, 2009 19:14:46 GMT -5
Im building a new workbench. but cant figure out how tall to make it. any suggestions? Im thinking 40"s tall?
Its looking to be at 43" at the moment, but I think that will be a few inches too tall. 36"s feels too low, so 40" seems good. but I cant make up my damn mind about where to set this thing at, and its kinda important to get right because im tying it into the wall.
any input to help me decide would be great. I know a few inches doesnt seem like a big deal, but this is actually beginning to become an issue in moving this project forward.
BTW im 5'8" just FYI.
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Post by Dr. Thunder on Jan 22, 2009 19:24:55 GMT -5
40 seems taller than the norm but I like it. I'm tall though.
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Post by MARKSMAN on Jan 22, 2009 19:33:32 GMT -5
figure out what youre gona put underneath it and size accordingly. keep it between 38-42" depending on how things fit.
BAM
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Post by Buffalo Phil on Jan 22, 2009 19:40:17 GMT -5
also figure out what you want to work on, you might end up building a two tier. For larger stuff like axles you want a lower desk, not too low, but you dont want to be reaching up for shit when you are working on things.
My desk at work is a bit low for my tastes and I don;t know the measurement offhand...
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Post by snowblur17 on Jan 22, 2009 21:00:20 GMT -5
I just roll around on the ground with parts and dirt and water and tools all around me  |
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joenitro
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Post by joenitro on Jan 22, 2009 21:03:22 GMT -5
I just roll around on the ground with parts and dirt and water and tools all around me x2  |
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Post by xjeeper on Jan 22, 2009 21:17:23 GMT -5
all of mine are at 33" and thats quite comfortable and still allows me to work on larger stuff.
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Bucket-O-Karma
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Post by Bucket-O-Karma on Jan 22, 2009 21:27:12 GMT -5
Standing straight up, how far from the floor are your elbows? Add about 3-6" to that, it's a decent workbench hight. That's how my dad and grandfather built theirs.
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Post by CumminsJeep on Jan 22, 2009 21:32:21 GMT -5
personally i would rather have a lower bench....but im 6'1". i would go in the 36 range
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KtmRacer419
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Post by KtmRacer419 on Jan 22, 2009 21:46:29 GMT -5
mines at 37" and im happy with it.
about 6 foot tall
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Post by Bigbike on Jan 22, 2009 22:08:09 GMT -5
I hate working on low tables/counter tops. It hurts my neck. Try going to Home Guido or something and see how high their tables are.
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Post by 4bangerTJ on Jan 22, 2009 22:10:28 GMT -5
Id say 37-38ish
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Post by hippie-metal on Jan 22, 2009 22:47:11 GMT -5
make it as tall as you so you have to ask people like me to get things for you  |
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Chaos
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Post by Chaos on Jan 22, 2009 23:31:37 GMT -5
My bench is about 36".....makes life alot easier when you're working on engine parts....
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Adam
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Post by Adam on Jan 23, 2009 1:36:26 GMT -5
I would make it high enough so you don't have to bend your back to too much, and high enough so you can sit in a stool and work on stuff too.
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