In article <[email protected]>, at wrote:
> I was looking at the various router tables on the market and most of
> them are 35" tall. Some are variable, ranging from 34 to 37. I'll set
> up a mock table at 41 and try that. The 39" height seemed WAY better
> than the height of my bench (35").
My workbench is at 34", my router table at 36.5" and I could use it a
couple of inches higher. 41" would be way too high for me (I'm 5'11")
djb
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Well, based on what people have said, I'll rig it up for my best guess
height and make it so that I can easily (or at least not with having to
reinvent the world) make it so that I can adjust the height at a later
date if necessary.
I think the way I'll do this is by having a toe-kick platform (on
wheels) that screws into the base. If necessary, I can unscrew the base
and modify the height. But of course, even this approach has its
limitations.
Thanks!
Jack
Andy wrote:
> Mine's around 41-42", which might be a little high for most people, but
> it is what worked given that I built it as an add-on to my Workmate. I
> actually like the height - so far I've used it for small stuff so
> lifting isn't an issue. I hate bending over for any extended period of
> time, and I like being close to the work and being able to see it
> clearly. I wouldn't want my workbench this high, but it is good for
> table-routing.
> I like the idea of building in adjustable legs to be able to tweak the
> height, but if it were me, I'd try a few heights, and pick one that
> works. Good luck,
> Andy
>
Mine's around 41-42", which might be a little high for most people, but
it is what worked given that I built it as an add-on to my Workmate. I
actually like the height - so far I've used it for small stuff so
lifting isn't an issue. I hate bending over for any extended period of
time, and I like being close to the work and being able to see it
clearly. I wouldn't want my workbench this high, but it is good for
table-routing.
I like the idea of building in adjustable legs to be able to tweak the
height, but if it were me, I'd try a few heights, and pick one that
works. Good luck,
Andy
Now you know why we pay Pat the big bucks........great ideas and solutions!
Bob S.
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> Use the adjustable height of the drill press table as an experimental
> platform. Should tell you in no time what is right for you.
>
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"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" <"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net"> wrote
in message news:[email protected]...
> Okay, I'm on the last leg of my planning efforts for a router table. My
> workbench is 35" high, but playing around with some mock-setups, it seems
> that a router table might do well to be a bit higher.
>
> Right now, I'm planning on a height of 39".
>
> Oh, I'm 5' 10".
>
The larger the stuff you work with, the lower. I have a shaper for the
heavy lifting at 34 1/2, so the router table is at my elbow height like the
centerline of the lathe. Your inseam, not your overall height, is what
counts. I had to run a mile to compress my spine to make the 37 1/2"
sitting height max for USAF, and I'm only 6'.
"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" <"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net"> wrote
in message news:[email protected]...
> Okay, I'm on the last leg of my planning efforts for a router table. My
> workbench is 35" high, but playing around with some mock-setups, it seems
> that a router table might do well to be a bit higher.
>
> Right now, I'm planning on a height of 39".
>
> Oh, I'm 5' 10".
I'm the same height. Mine is 1/2" higher than the workbench. Why? It sits
next to it and if I run a piece over the edge it will not bump on the bench
top. Whatever feels good to you. Most commercial units are in the 35 to
36" range but if you like higher, go for it.
--
Ed
http://pages.cthome.net/edhome/
Jack,
I am 5' 11" and I built mine a total of 42" including the caster and find
it to be perfect for me. Each of us have a different comfort level and I
really do not think it is a case of one size fits all. Experiment around
and find a height that feels good and then plan around that.
Bob
"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" <"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net"> wrote
in message news:[email protected]...
> Okay, I'm on the last leg of my planning efforts for a router table. My
> workbench is 35" high, but playing around with some mock-setups, it
> seems that a router table might do well to be a bit higher.
>
> Right now, I'm planning on a height of 39".
>
> Oh, I'm 5' 10".
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jack
>
You should stand before a tape and place your arms in a comfortable position
and mimic working pieces. If it feels good Do it!
"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" <"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net"> wrote
in message news:[email protected]...
> Okay, I'm on the last leg of my planning efforts for a router table. My
> workbench is 35" high, but playing around with some mock-setups, it
> seems that a router table might do well to be a bit higher.
>
> Right now, I'm planning on a height of 39".
>
> Oh, I'm 5' 10".
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jack
>
I was looking at the various router tables on the market and most of
them are 35" tall. Some are variable, ranging from 34 to 37. I'll set
up a mock table at 41 and try that. The 39" height seemed WAY better
than the height of my bench (35").
I might even consider raising the height of my bench!
Jack
BobS wrote:
> Jack,
>
> You may want to take a look at Pat Warner's site (www.patwarner.com) and see
> what he has said about router table working heights. Mine is mounted into my
> tablesaw extension since I'm short on room but if I did have a separate
> table it sure would be higher than 34". I think for your height, 41" would
> be about right.
>
> Bob S.
>
>
> "mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" <"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net"> wrote
> in message news:[email protected]...
>
>>Okay, I'm on the last leg of my planning efforts for a router table. My
>>workbench is 35" high, but playing around with some mock-setups, it seems
>>that a router table might do well to be a bit higher.
>>
>>Right now, I'm planning on a height of 39".
>>
>>Oh, I'm 5' 10".
>>
>>Thanks!
>>
>>Jack
>>
>
>
>
In article <[email protected]>,
"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" <"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net">
wrote:
> Okay, I'm on the last leg of my planning efforts for a router table. My
> workbench is 35" high, but playing around with some mock-setups, it
> seems that a router table might do well to be a bit higher.
>
> Right now, I'm planning on a height of 39".
>
> Oh, I'm 5' 10".
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jack
36-11/32"
I just got done making mine - its 34".
My old one was 40" and it was just a bit too high. (Im 5' 9") I wanted to
make sure I could have complete control over anything I ran across the bit.
"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" <"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net"> wrote
in message news:[email protected]...
> Okay, I'm on the last leg of my planning efforts for a router table. My
> workbench is 35" high, but playing around with some mock-setups, it seems
> that a router table might do well to be a bit higher.
>
> Right now, I'm planning on a height of 39".
>
> Oh, I'm 5' 10".
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jack
>
"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" <"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net"> wrote
in message news:[email protected]...
> Okay, I'm on the last leg of my planning efforts for a router table. My
> workbench is 35" high, but playing around with some mock-setups, it seems
> that a router table might do well to be a bit higher.
>
> Right now, I'm planning on a height of 39".
>
> Oh, I'm 5' 10".
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jack
>
Mine is about 34 inches. I would like it better if it were the same height
as my table saw. In fact, it might help to be an inch higher that the table
saw. The height thing is so subjective however.
I am 5' 11" or so.
Jim
On Mon, 05 Sep 2005 18:41:10 -0600, "mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net"
<"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net"> wrote:
>Okay, I'm on the last leg of my planning efforts for a router table. My
>workbench is 35" high, but playing around with some mock-setups, it
>seems that a router table might do well to be a bit higher.
>
>Right now, I'm planning on a height of 39".
>
>Oh, I'm 5' 10".
I'm the same height, and my table is 37" I think 39" would be OK, but
would not want it any higher. OTOH, it's easy enough to make it high,
then trim it off as desired.
Barry Lennox
Dam you're pretty short there Robatoy..........but precise .......;-)
"Robatoy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> 36-11/32"
Jack,
You may want to take a look at Pat Warner's site (www.patwarner.com) and see
what he has said about router table working heights. Mine is mounted into my
tablesaw extension since I'm short on room but if I did have a separate
table it sure would be higher than 34". I think for your height, 41" would
be about right.
Bob S.
"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" <"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net"> wrote
in message news:[email protected]...
> Okay, I'm on the last leg of my planning efforts for a router table. My
> workbench is 35" high, but playing around with some mock-setups, it seems
> that a router table might do well to be a bit higher.
>
> Right now, I'm planning on a height of 39".
>
> Oh, I'm 5' 10".
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jack
>
"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" <"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net"> wrote
in message news:[email protected]...
> Okay, I'm on the last leg of my planning efforts for a router table. My
> workbench is 35" high, but playing around with some mock-setups, it seems
> that a router table might do well to be a bit higher.
>
> Right now, I'm planning on a height of 39".
>
> Oh, I'm 5' 10".
Put adjustable feet on it so that you can tweak it just like you like it.
It really all boils down to where you hips are and how long your arms are.
For some tall may be just right for others shorter may be better.
I'm only 5'4" so 41" would be a to high for me, but its actually a good
working height for most people so I found out. My sister-in-law (5'7") makes
crafts and wanted a large L shaped workbench built at 41". I thought she
was crazy at first but I built it and it works perfectly for her. No bending
over and if she wants to sit, a wooden stool works great. While I was
trimming it out, I used it to route some of the trim pieces and found it was
a lot easier to route items when you aren't hunched over them. Later, I
found Pat Warner has a router bench that he uses which is about that height
(or so it appears).
Its worth your time to do a little experimenting if you plan on using the
router a lot and I have to admit that after reading a couple of Pat's books,
I use mine a whole lot more. I now have 3 routers and use the clear bases
from Pat Warner as well as the router fence he designed.
Bob S.
"Dave Balderstone" <dave@N_O_T_T_H_I_S.balderstone.ca> wrote in message
news:050920052240565677%dave@N_O_T_T_H_I_S.balderstone.ca...
> In article <[email protected]>, at wrote:
>
>> I was looking at the various router tables on the market and most of
>> them are 35" tall. Some are variable, ranging from 34 to 37. I'll set
>> up a mock table at 41 and try that. The 39" height seemed WAY better
>> than the height of my bench (35").
>
> My workbench is at 34", my router table at 36.5" and I could use it a
> couple of inches higher. 41" would be way too high for me (I'm 5'11")
>
> djb
>
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