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   calvin | Mar 26, 2012 06:49am | #1

   kenzen

   Think about benches on lockable casters.

   If nothing else, it'll make your spring cleanup that much easier.

   And as far as height-I never heard of fingertips or wrists, for me that would be about 30"-more like a sawhorse height.

   What do you plan to do on these "benches"?

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   DanH | Mar 26, 2012 07:21am | #2

   It depends on what kind of work you'll be doing.  Generally, the "heavier" the work, the lower the table should be.  (And keep in mind that you can use an appropriate-height stool for doing close work, where it needs to be closer to your face.)

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   rdesigns | Mar 26, 2012 09:32am | #3

   For the best verstility, use the height to your wrists. This will be good for planing, sanding, chiseling, or working on things that are tall. For more delicate work, like fixing an appliance or assembling parts, you can use a stool to sit comfortably at that height, or place an auxilliary top on the bench, say, a piece of 3/4 MDF on 3-1/2" rails.

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   Piffin | Mar 28, 2012 06:16am | #4

   It depends on the typ of work you will be doing. Heavier jobs requireing musccle and body should be lower so you can lean into it. A baking table where you knead dough is typically at about 30" AFF or hanging wrist

   But for detailed fine work like jewelry making, you want it closer to your faceand hands in front of you. These are more likely at something like 42"-48" or titty level

   Overal average is right at 36" like the kitchen counters.

   That would be just below your elbow