And then my passion for handwork reared its ugly head.
Woodworking workbench height. Made precision cuts for joints with backsaws. Folding clamping workbench with movable pegs. Some even build theirs up to 42 inches depending on the kind of work being done. This will add speed and enjoyment to your time in the shop and reduce the amount of time you fuss with setups.
This is an excerpt from the new traditional woodworker by jim tolpin. On most benches the working surface is somewhere between 33 and 36 high. If you happen to be the type of woodworker that works with unusually large or wide pieces then you may want to add a few inches. Black decker wm125 at 27 18.
In most cases that number falls around 24. The depth of your workbench should ideally be no longer than your arm can reach across it. 38 39 97cm 99cm makes a practical tall workbench height. I started with a bench that was 36 high which seemed right for someone who is 6 3 5 8 tall.
Folding clamping workbench with movable pegs. If you re average height between 5 9 and 6 0 that s usually a comfortable height. And for machine woodworking i was right. 34 36 86cm 91cm tend to be the most common workbench height for woodworking.
But even a change of 1 up or down can make a big difference in how easy it is to work at the bench. Ripped and crosscut short lengths of stock to size with smaller sized panel saws or bow saws. The high bench brought the work close to my eyes. Save 19 heavy duty adjustable height workstation.
In traditional western style woodworking the workbench was central to nearly all the woodworking processes. In general a workbench height will be in the range of 34 inches to 38 inches. But for most projects and pieces two feet should be sufficient. A tall workbench is good for detailed work cutting joinery and for power tool use.
This french style workbench weighs more than 325 pounds. This is where the artisan planed surfaces and trued edges. Save 55 purchase in store only. Here is my experience with bench height.
The standard height of 34 matches most tablesaw heights allowing the workbench to double as an outfeed support. Htc products htc products at 71 39.