bench height

Dgib69 · Apr 19, 2014

What would be a good work bench height for my deluxe cue Smith lathe...
I'm 6' tall..any input would be appreciated...thanks..

venison-slayer · Apr 19, 2014

I'm 5-10 my bench height is the same as my kitchen 36 in

ELBeau · Apr 19, 2014

I believe the suggested height is such that your elbows are even with the handwheels on the lathe.

deadbeat · Apr 19, 2014

I'm 5'10" and I built mine I 42 inches and it seems good.

jecues · Apr 19, 2014

I am 6'3" and mine is at 42" and I would probably build more like 45-46 I catch myself hunching over for delicate work and then end up with a sore back

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KJ Cues · Apr 19, 2014

ELBeau said:
I believe the suggested height is such that your elbows are even with the handwheels on the lathe.

This in fact is pretty accurate.
I had a similar question myself not long ago and went around the shop and measured avg. spindle hgts. of all my lathes.
Tape-measure wasn't necessary, they were all about belly-bottom high.
I just stood-up and checked, my belly-button and elbows are on about the same latitude.
Thanx Beau.

KJ

conetip · Apr 20, 2014

My only addition to the above info, is what ever height is comfortable for you to be working with.
In my case having had a broken neck and a neck fusion, I am unable to look down as easily as others. So as a result of that, I have my lathe higher , so my neck is in a less flexed position to view what I am doing. It is rare that I need to look over and behind the work piece.

Dgib69 · Apr 20, 2014

Thanks for all the input ..sounds like I'll wait until the lathe shows up..for I have lower back and
Neck problems myself..no pain on gain..lol thanks again all..

Dave38 · Apr 20, 2014

conetip said:
My only addition to the above info, is what ever height is comfortable for you to be working with.
In my case having had a broken neck and a neck fusion, I am unable to look down as easily as others. So as a result of that, I have my lathe higher , so my neck is in a less flexed position to view what I am doing. It is rare that I need to look over and behind the work piece.

I have the same issue, minus the broken neck part...just a 3 level fusion at the base of the neck. Unfortunatly I am not able yet to redo the heights on the benches. I recommend to go as high as you can to allieviate discomfort on the neck.
Dave

Blue Hog ridr · Apr 20, 2014

And remember, if you happen to make the bench legs too long, you can cut a few inches off easier than adding.

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