# Work Bench Height

**URL:** <https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/work-bench-height/4606>\
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**Created:** [March 26, 2021, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/work-bench-height/4606 "2021-03-26T16:15:43Z")\
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**Author:** ![Buddy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Buddy](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Buddy)\
**Post date:** [March 26, 2021, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/work-bench-height/4606/1 "2021-03-26T16:15:43Z")

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Hello Everyone,

This is my first post on the forum and like a lot of people I’m trying to get things ready for when my machine arrives in July. My first job like many is to build myself a new work bench and I’m going with something that’s 8’x4’ with a sheet of Melamine MDF for the bench top.

My question is what height should I make it and I understand that people are different in heights but what do you all recommend based on your height and would you change your own bench height if you could.

Regards  
Dave

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**Author:** ![dnelson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/3d9bf3/32.png) [@dnelson](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/dnelson)\
**Post date:** [March 26, 2021, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/work-bench-height/4606/2 "2021-03-26T16:38:06Z")

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Dave, I too thought about how high t make my bench. Since I have a full shop I wanted to maximize my space. My workbench top is 42" off of the floor and I have casters under each corner. With the space under the top I have room for other tools and a couple of cupboards for storage. For me this will work, it actually frees up more space in my shop. Will it work, I don’t know until I get my machine next week and get it set up.  
Once it is up and running I will have a better idea but I’m happy with how it has allowed me to use the space under the bench.

Daryl

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**Author:** ![Buddy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Buddy](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Buddy)\
**Post date:** [March 26, 2021, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/work-bench-height/4606/3 "2021-03-26T17:42:56Z")

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Being 5’6" I think I’m going to go with 36"or 900mm where I come from !

My plan is to build the frame similar to the one in the picture below, but have draws, cupboards, Vacuum and power ports on 3 sides similar to the one on YouTube ultimate Workbench… “”,

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/2X/9/994376d66e86a422fe8dd252debdbf9a1b55bead.jpeg)

This will give me a 4’x4’ print for the !F and 4’x4’work area at the side with the bench on these to give mobility when needed , but stable when in use.

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/3X/7/f/7fa9cfc416b26a068850823387c32a0f221bfb24.jpeg)

Regards  
Dave