good typical work bench height for standing

[dogdog]

What is a good typical height for a shop work bench that is for standing / not seating down on a chair to use it.?
36" or 40" 42" ?

 

[dogdog]

NVM find the answer 36" it is then.

www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10489

 

[Lee Celtic]

What ever works for you.. I have two work spaces at work.. one at mid thigh for big jobs and one at waist height for thinner stuff.. I'm 6' 2" and have a bad back so leaning forward a few degrees is worse than bending 90 degrees.. Thats why I don't wash the dishes.. (well thats what I tell the wife.)

I have an uncle who built a bar in his man cave.. he set the height by putting a 4x4 length of timber on a floor jack and leaning on it.. His mate then jacked it up until he was happy with the leaning height. Thats the height he built the bar.

 

[kazlx]

I'm 6'1" and my favorite bench is at 38".

 

[exmaxima1]

I'm 6'0" and happy with a 37" high bench

 

[kbs2244]

Measure your kitchen counter.
There are years of experience there.

 

[f150skidoo]

I build all my benches at 39", I find it the most comfortable height when I'm welding.

 

[Thumper68]

My main table is at 37 inches, perfect for me to weld and work on stuff, good height for sitting at and tig welding also. I'm 5'9" and always were work boots in the shop.

 

[stsmytherie]

6' 3" and I build all my work surfaces 38" now. Just seems to have worked out as the most comfortable height.

That said, I'd like at least one adjustable work surface. Some jobs need to sit a little lower, some a little higher.

I have used both motorized and manual adjust sit/stand computer desks over the years and really appreciate the ability to adjust for the work at hand and general comfort.

 

[lazer50]

Im 6 ft and have several work surfaces.what i call the work bench is designed so that im not bending while working on a project while standing.and if im setting i use tall stools,my arms rest evenly.i have 2 weld tables both designed for sitting not sure what they measure.

 

[samss]

I'm also 6'0" and have multiple height workbenches. 39" works for small projects, parts catalogs, computer keyboard. 24" and a rolling stool is good for working on undercounter equipment that would normally require getting down on the floor. The vise sits at 36".

 

[torched]

When I was building my bench I read that the ideal height should be just a bit taller than ones belly button. I tried it and it's actually been perfect for most projects. I'm 5' 11" and I built my bench at 42".

 

[Catadj78]

My workbenches are 38". My bar in the shop is 43". I'm 6'2. Works for me

 

[AJ.]

I made my bench 1 metre tall, what are these inch things you talk of

Cheers Andrew

 

[mike93lx]

At 6'4",my workbench is about 42".

 

[Clemson13]

at 6'2, i built my workbench at 41"

It is much better than most most anyone "normal height" workbenches.

I do think I need to get something at more like 36 to build transmissions and such on. Mine was a little high last time I did one on it.

 

[ratdoggy]

I made my bench 1 metre tall, what are these inch things you talk of

Cheers Andrew

One in every crowd

 

[Lee Celtic]

Measure your kitchen counter.
There are years of experience there.

I took standard kitchen cabinets and raised them 3".. my wife is 5' 11" and she's the shortest in the house.. while rebuilding the house I raised all the light switches and outlets too, good job really as my sons are now both 6'4"..lol

Looking at the replies it looks like there is no perfect height of a bench. they all seem different but I bet there is a formula for working it out now. Or there will be when a nerd reads this thread ..

And I say Nerd as a good thing..

 

[dutchgray]

Lee
You know current building regs here in the UK require the electrical stuff be between 450mm and 1200mm from the floor, for disabled requirements.
I don't mind the high sockets but the low switches are annoying when ever I'm in a newer place, they are 1400mm up in my house.

 

[torqueman2002]

I like my benches at elbow height.

 

[Lee Celtic]

Dutchgrey my house was built in 1848 and all the electricals were retro fitted as it had gas lights when built. .. I just moved them up when I re plastered the walls to suit me and my family.. It's my castle and I have it my way..lol

For the light switches I stuck out my hand and where it landed is where they are. moved them about a foot up.

the sockets were in the skirting boards to hide the wire so they came up too.

 

[dogdog]

After some digging found some charts... but doesn't really make senses. the calculated height is some what way too low or something.... and it's in metrics.... .some of the other charts seems to be confusing.. not sure the exact science, I think 36" is a good height so far. Now going to find an design for individually adjustable legs that will accommodate uneven floors.

https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/safety_haz/welding/ergonomics.html

 

[mike93lx]

After some digging found some charts... but doesn't really make senses. the calculated height is some what way too low or something.... and it's in metrics.... .some of the other charts seems to be confusing.. not sure the exact science, I think 36" is a good height so far. Now going to find an design for individually adjustable legs that will accommodate uneven floors.

https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/safety_haz/welding/ergonomics.html

Just use threaded leveling feet. Mcmaster carr has a huge selection