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Post by Truro Offroad on Mar 25, 2010 13:25:57 GMT -4
Whats a good height for a work bench? plan on making one this weekend.. 8'(maybe 10') x 2' x ?
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Post by 'Roach on Mar 25, 2010 13:54:50 GMT -4
Whats a good height for a work bench? plan on making one this weekend.. 8'(maybe 10') x 2' x ? I am able to get steel and solid core wood doors at a good price if you need a solid tabletop man. Shoot me a PM if interested  |
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Post by Truro Offroad on Mar 25, 2010 14:14:23 GMT -4
got 3/4" plywood for the top then topping that with some stainless steel
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Post by mostheman on Mar 25, 2010 14:19:25 GMT -4
30" is nice.....
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Post by SocialWheeler on Mar 25, 2010 15:06:42 GMT -4
it also needs to be strong enough to slam a Willys into.
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Post by 'Roach on Mar 25, 2010 15:27:01 GMT -4
it also needs to be strong enough to slam a Willys into. Wow, that could be read a whole different way than intended I think... edit: On topic: I actually found a manual for this. For your kind of work (heavy work, where downward force may need to be applied), set the work surface at approx 12" below your elbows when standing. See linky: employment.alberta.ca/documents/WHS/WHS-PUB_erg016.pdf |
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Post by Truro Offroad on Mar 25, 2010 15:44:17 GMT -4
If I went by there standards my work bench would be 30" high.. which is a bit to low for me..i'd be bent over working all the time..i'm thinking 38-40 inches would be perfect
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Post by 'Roach on Mar 25, 2010 15:50:13 GMT -4
If I went by there standards my work bench would be 30" high.. which is a bit to low for me..i'd be bent over working all the time..i'm thinking 38-40 inches would be perfect Yeah, I wouldn't trust the Alberta Government either  |
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Post by theonlybull on Mar 25, 2010 16:20:50 GMT -4
i think our main bench is around 42" maybe higher. used for layout, close inspection, teardown of gearboxes, ect... at the same time, we have some 36" ones for hammer work lol
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Post by 90bronco on Mar 25, 2010 17:24:23 GMT -4
I like 36-37" |
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Post by itsakeeper on Mar 25, 2010 17:38:35 GMT -4
see what the kitchen countertop feels like - but don't use it |
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Post by Truro Offroad on Mar 25, 2010 18:42:09 GMT -4
see what the kitchen countertop feels like - but don't use it I wonder if wifey would get mad if I mounted the vice to the kitchen counter tops...LOL |
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Post by littlemulticoloredwagoneer on Mar 25, 2010 19:00:22 GMT -4
ergonomics dictate that your proper work height is 3-4" below your elbows..
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Post by jeepnut on Mar 25, 2010 19:12:52 GMT -4
I agree with 36-37"
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Post by theonlybull on Mar 25, 2010 19:13:16 GMT -4
see what the kitchen countertop feels like - but don't use it I wonder if wifey would get mad if I mounted the vice to the kitchen counter tops...LOL mine would be ok with it. as long as i do the dishes, and she gets to use the vice too  |
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