[Jewelry making - Article 00630] - Re: [Orchid] Proper height for a jewelers bench

[Mark Parkinson]

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Hi Karen,

    I have found that you want the top of the bench just below shoulder
    height. The idea being that when working at your bench pin you want
    to be able to keep your torso fairly straight. You will bend your
    neck a bit, but not too much. This is a good working position for the
    endless hours you spend at the bench. I have built about a dozen
    benches and purchased one and all of the bench tops were about 40
    inches off of the ground. The thing is that everybodys body is
    different and you do need to adjust the height so you can work
    comfortably. So the blocks may be a good idea. An adjustable chair is
    essential. 

    This is a link to the bench I purchased about 8 years ago. It was
    suggested by a guy who used to post on Orchid, George Fox, as a bench
    that middle aged goldsmiths should spoil themselves with...and I just
    love it. It has it's dimensions listed. 

    http://tinyurl.com/28zjeu 

Mark
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