My desk cabinet for my 401 is at 31". My cutting table is at 36" with a 48" x 28" top. I don't have to lean very far with the cutting table. I sometimes use our kitchen table which is 36" x 60". Depending on how I feel determines what space I'll use. I have used my other machine on the 401 desk cabinet. Has a lot of space. I also have a 3' x6' folding table and use that for sorting and a bit of a catchall.