My table is 38" high. I've read that your cutting table should be no lower than 3" below your elbow, which is just about right for me.

I'm 5'6" and my table is 39" high. The ergonomics experts don't approve, but it's the most comfortable height for me. I ended up with the folding work table from JoAnn's and a set of bed risers. There are simple solutions if they're really interested in the best interests of their employees. If...

Years ago I bought a cutting table from a fabric store that went out of business. It is 36 inches high and I am 5'4''. It is perfect for me. It sat in the garage for years and when we finished my sewing room, we got it out of the garage and set it up in my NEW spacious (36 X20 feet) sewing room. I am so grateful that I can finally use the table and have everything in the same room. Instead of running to the kitchen table to cut and lay stuff out, I now have that table (kitchen), cutting table, four sewing machines, and my New Joy quilting frame in the same space. Please rejoice with me!

I am 5'6" tall and have some back issues, so with that said, I like my table taller than average. I use a tall stool if I need to sit for long or most of the time while cutting just stand. But, I have a wonderful cutting table that is on folding legs. I went to the local hardware store and bought PVC pipe large enough to accommodate the legs of the table (3"wide), added an end fitting to reinforce the edges next to where the table leg inserts, and cut them in different lengths according to different uses. Now, all I have to do is raise the table slightly, leg by leg, slide the extenders onto the legs until I have all four height adjusters in place and the table magically rises to the desired height. You can easily make these without much effort and some stores will even do the cutting of the pipe for you if you know ahead what lengths you need. It is inexpensive and I don't have to buy another table.

Mine is a banquet table too, with oversized PVC pipe leg extensions. I'll measure it when I get home tonight, but it is quite talk and I love it!

I use my kitchen island. It works for me, but I'm pretty short.

Be aware that any injury/health problem that results from an accident at work or a work related injury can make you eligible for Worker's Compensation benefits. Maybe knowing that will convince your manager to think harder about changing the situation!

Newbie Brenda

My table is 36" high.

Mine is alsoa fording banquet table on bed risers and another one right next to it regular height to sew on. Works wonders for me as I am 5'3. Very stable too. Here I thought I invented the bed risers for my cutting table. Guess not!

My husband purchased an old oak drafting table for
$5 from his former employer when they were moving to a new building and getting all new furniture as well as going to CAD design. The table is a perfect cutting table for me.