The standard height of 34 matches most tablesaw heights allowing the workbench to double as an outfeed support.
Wood work bench height. 38 39 97cm 99cm makes a practical tall workbench height. Rolling workbench but how to measure the height of the. The top should be dead flat if it isn t and it s wood you can flatten it with hand planes. If you re 5 10 or taller you may find a wrist crease measurement of 35 to 37.
This may seem too high for a bench especially considering the old standards. So that s the height i used on my bench. Sjobergs elite 4 1 5 ft. Many hand tool woodworkers though prefer a bench 1 or 2 inches lower allowing more leverage for hand plane and chisel use.
Increase or decrease the length of the legs on your workbench to adjust the height of the work surface to match your wrist crease measurement. Did you know how many types workbench 1. Average 34 36 86cm 91cm tend to be the most common workbench height for woodworking. Set your store to.
Vibration absorbs energy and slows the process. It should be the right height for the work at hand. A height in between these two extremes tends to be the most popular particular if you do a range of activities at your workbench. The bench should be sturdy enough to not shake when you plane or saw a board on it.