zarguy
fully equipped rock polisher
Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven!
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Post by zarguy on Dec 14, 2012 18:50:51 GMT -5
This isn't a wire wrap specific question, but I'm assuming some of you do other types of jewelry.
I'm going to build a jeweler's workbench & want to know what height everyone else's benches are. It seems that many benches I've seen for sale are higher (39-41.5") than a standard office desk (mine is 29.5").
I'm going to cannibalize an old walnut desk for the top. I'll probably build drawer units that just slide or wheel under the desk. They won't be integral. I'll want to move them around the room.
Do you sit or stand while soldering?
Lynn
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RockIt2Me
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Sometimes I have to tell myself, "It's not worth the jail time."
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Post by RockIt2Me on Dec 14, 2012 20:56:40 GMT -5
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Post by Bikerrandy on Dec 15, 2012 10:54:17 GMT -5
My workbench "is" actually an office desk. It's a comfortable working height for me.
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Post by Pat on Dec 15, 2012 15:35:38 GMT -5
Our jewelers' workbenches are all the higher ones. They feel awkward, so we use the higher barstools to sit on to make up for the height. We're used to looking down at our work, not nose-to-nose.
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zarguy
fully equipped rock polisher
Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven!
Member since December 2005
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Post by zarguy on Dec 17, 2012 0:47:43 GMT -5
Thanks. That Ganoksin link was great. It gave the opinions of many jewelers.
I hope to post pictures & measurements when I build mine.
Lynn
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The Dad_Ohs
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Post by The Dad_Ohs on Dec 17, 2012 1:06:48 GMT -5
I know when I get to the point of building my own bench, I don't cab yet, I'll build it lower so that I am slightly above my work, most of the people I see cabbing are standing/hunched over their work and my back is already beat up from 10yrs in the military, and another 15 yrs as a mechanic/pc tech, so I'll be happy to sit a lil higher than my work and lean in ... just a lil!!
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jspencer
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Post by jspencer on Dec 17, 2012 13:50:19 GMT -5
Most desks are about 30"while most kitchen counters are about 36" as my workbench is. It is a model from Harbor Freight with pegboard back, 2 large drawers, a lower shelf and another could easily be added. Under shelf light on a small shelf above the pegboard and a solid worktop that`s 48" wide x 24" deep. The like workbenches sold by Lowes and Home Depot are pretty much the same dimensions and Lowes is stainless steel instead of painted surface. I use a workstool from Northern Tools with adjustable height and back rest on padded swivel seat. It`s also a comfortable work height for standing at the work area.
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RickN
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Post by RickN on Dec 18, 2012 19:05:56 GMT -5
One of the things to think of is the bench pin should hit you about mid chest so depending on how you plan on mounting the pin should dictate how high the bench should be.
RickN
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