Building a bench—questions!

[Gunshot]

So I’m building a bench after reloading on some makeshift benches over the past few years and then graduated to reloading with a buddy on his bench due to my living arrangements. Anyways, I’m newly married and my bride is giving me space in the guest room to reload. I know I’m doing a 5’ long bench with shelving above and below the bench top. I have a spare office chair that I’ll be using, but what should my bench height be? I’m 6’2” if that helps. I’m planning on using this thread as the project progresses so please check back as I appreciate any help or insight!



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I built mine 36inches high so I can stand or sit but I use a 30 inch barstool when I sit and I’m only 5’6” lol if your just going to sit in an office chair I’m thinking 30 inches but then again you are tall compared to me !!


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[Jbotto]

I built mine 36inches high so I can stand or sit but I use a 30 inch barstool when I sit and I’m only 5’6” lol if your just going to sit in an office chair I’m thinking 30 inches but then again you are tall compared to me !!


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Thanks Gunshot! That’s definitely helpful as it’s a star in the right direction for me! I appreciate you taking the time to reply!


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[Gunshot]

Thanks Gunshot! That’s definitely helpful as it’s a star in the right direction for me! I appreciate you taking the time to reply!


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Most welcome. My daughter is finally moving out so my reloading room is about to get bigger so I will be building a 6 ft extension on mine real soon so I can set up another press Good luck !!


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[Flyeralan]

I built mine at 41 inches, and I stand just a bit over 6" tall. I am very comfortable either standing or sitting on a 30" bar stool. This set up has worked well for me for over 25 years.