I can not remember the book but I read somewhere that depending on the type of cutting (shear vs rotary) would effect the height of a cutting table. The problem I ran into is that I cut both ways, an equal amount of the time. Another source recommended that you stand, bend your arm so that your forearm runs parralell with the floor/tabletop. have someone measure from the floor to your elbow. drop down 3" and that is the height they suggested. If you are of average height usually 36" is recommended. I am 6' tall so my typical cutting height is quite a bit higher than my husband who is only 5'5"(thankfully he doesnt use my cutting table, much less sew
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