Which side of my bench should the vise go on.
What is normal bench height.
Height comfortable or standard chair height is about 17 inches.
Many hand tool woodworkers though prefer a bench 1 or 2 inches lower allowing more leverage for hand plane and chisel use.
Depending on what height is comfortable for you choose from heights between 14 and 19 inches above the ground.
34 36 86cm 91cm tend to be the most common workbench height for woodworking.
Benches can have a depth anywhere from 15 20 inches 38 51 cm although the typical bench used for dining is considered to be around 17 inches 44 cm.
The height of a bench is typically between 18 and 20 inches 46 51 cm.
A height in between these two extremes tends to be the most popular particular if you do a range of activities at your workbench.
Standard bench height for decks and outdoor benches is typically between 18 and 20.
A bench in a child s bedroom or playroom can be lower to accommodate smaller legs.
Keep in mind that is assuming the table you re building the benches for hovers around 29 30 inches the standard height for tables.
Bench seats tend to sit somewhere around 16 inches high.
The standard height of 34 matches most tablesaw heights allowing the workbench to double as an outfeed support.