Sounds like you found a solution. I'm average height and I've got my cutting table at a height that is comfortable for Me! I've watched my mom who is a good 5 inches + shorter then me try to cut on a table that is not correct height for her and I can see why she is have trouble cutting!! if it's to high she is arching her hands and then the rotary cutter isn't cutting because she is at a weird angle. I think to be successful all things should be considered. Get your cutting area at the right height make sure you can comfortably use the rotarty cutter with out arching you hand relax and stop forcing it.