Bench top height for sitting?

KeithB78 · December 13, 2007, 07:38 AM

I am building a new work area, with a built in bench. I will be sitting, what is the ideal bench top height?

How wide is a Dillon 550B including completed cartridge catcher?

The new bench will be 28” deep and 8 foot long

dejr2000 · December 13, 2007, 08:26 AM

Wouldn't that depend on height of you choice of chair or stool?

Martyn4802 · December 13, 2007, 09:06 AM

30 inches.

sknowskier · December 13, 2007, 12:31 PM

I built my bench so I could work at it while standing then I got an old drafting chair that I can raise or lower to whatever height I want. I like to do my resizing while standing (more leverage) but just about everything else I do sitting. As far as your personal opinion sit at a table and see what is comfortable. Everybody likes different things and since you are probably going to build this yourself, build it how you want it.

JoeHatley · December 14, 2007, 08:52 PM

I only use mine while seated. The top is set at 30", but I have levelers in the leg bottoms so it can be adjusted +-1".

Good Luck...

Joe

arkie2 · December 14, 2007, 09:35 PM

I bought a workbench at Lowes then bought a barstool which I kept cutting down until I found the height I like. Experimentation is the best way to figure out what's right for you.

KeithB78 · December 14, 2007, 10:11 PM

The adjustable office chair seems to work well

KeithB78 · December 14, 2007, 10:12 PM

Here is what i build so far, the Dillon 550b will go in the right corner where the open book lays

i will get some kind of drawers or a tool box with drawers to go under

jhansman · December 15, 2007, 12:45 AM

My bench is 40" off the floor, and was setup with the stool in mind. Basically, I just picked the stool I wanted, planned on using it at full height, and made room for my legs. Worked out perfectly.

December 13, 2007, 07:38 AM	#1
KeithB78 Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2007 Posts: 156	Bench top height for sitting? I am building a new work area, with a built in bench. I will be sitting, what is the ideal bench top height? How wide is a Dillon 550B including completed cartridge catcher? The new bench will be 28” deep and 8 foot long

December 13, 2007, 09:06 AM	#3
Martyn4802 Senior Member Join Date: June 12, 2007 Location: Grayling, Michigan Posts: 737	30 inches. __________________ US Army Retired NRA Benefactor Life Member JPFO

December 14, 2007, 08:52 PM	#5
JoeHatley Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 1999 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,135	I only use mine while seated. The top is set at 30", but I have levelers in the leg bottoms so it can be adjusted +-1". Good Luck... Joe __________________ Go NRA

December 13, 2007, 08:26 AM	#2
dejr2000 Member Join Date: March 10, 2007 Location: Haslet,TX Posts: 36	Wouldn't that depend on height of you choice of chair or stool?

December 13, 2007, 12:31 PM	#4
sknowskier Member Join Date: August 10, 2007 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 36	I built my bench so I could work at it while standing then I got an old drafting chair that I can raise or lower to whatever height I want. I like to do my resizing while standing (more leverage) but just about everything else I do sitting. As far as your personal opinion sit at a table and see what is comfortable. Everybody likes different things and since you are probably going to build this yourself, build it how you want it.

December 14, 2007, 09:35 PM	#6
arkie2 Senior Member Join Date: September 3, 2006 Posts: 475	I bought a workbench at Lowes then bought a barstool which I kept cutting down until I found the height I like. Experimentation is the best way to figure out what's right for you.

December 14, 2007, 10:11 PM	#7
KeithB78 Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2007 Posts: 156	The adjustable office chair seems to work well

December 14, 2007, 10:12 PM	#8
KeithB78 Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2007 Posts: 156	Here is what i build so far, the Dillon 550b will go in the right corner where the open book lays i will get some kind of drawers or a tool box with drawers to go under

December 15, 2007, 12:45 AM	#9
jhansman Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2007 Posts: 680	My bench is 40" off the floor, and was setup with the stool in mind. Basically, I just picked the stool I wanted, planned on using it at full height, and made room for my legs. Worked out perfectly.