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My Unisaw table surface is higher than most at 40" off the floor. My Unisaw stock height would be 34" if the cabinet base was set on the floor. I'm 6'1" or thereabouts and I like the height of the saw 99% of the time. For me, it helps my back that I'm not leaning over all the time when using the saw. With that, it takes awhile to get adjusted to the height and learning what your natural reach is and how to maneuver around the saw. I wouldn't go back to a lower saw set-up but at the same time I probably wouldn't go any higher than 40" considering my height and reach.
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[attachment=37720][attachment=37719][attachment=37719][attachment=37719][attachment=37719][attachment=37719]I have my work bench at 38" and my radial saw next to it at 43" I like the height a lot. Gets these old eyes closer to the work.
Being higher than bench, I don't have to clean the bench off to cut longer boards. I have a couple of blocks of wood that fit in dog holes in the bench to support longer boards.
Unisaw is norman height. I'm 5'11"
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(This post was last modified: 09-17-2021, 06:24 PM by Handplanesandmore.)
At 42", you run a higher risk of getting hit in the face if any kickback happens. Wear a face shield that also covers your neck whenever you use the saw, if you must go with that height.
I'd try a different solution, and keep the saw at its normal height, one that the saw is designed for.
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(09-10-2021, 02:13 PM)mound Wrote: I'm setting up shop in a 1 car garage space and I'm trying to arrange the table-saw and outfeed and bench so that they'd all be the same height but I also want the table saw positioned down closer the garage door and the bench up toward the back, and of course being a garage, it's a sloped floor.
Having everything laid out as I'd prefer them to be would require the table saw be at 42" vs. the ~35" I'm used to. Same height as my bandsaw table actually.. I'm wondering have any of you worked with the tablesaw higher up than normal and found any pros/cons of doing so?
thanks!
</p><p><br></p><p>Isn't the usual height for a table saw about the same height as your belt? <br></p>
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There are situations where you lean over the saw (like to change blades). It is easier for most people to lean over a 35" table than a 42" table. It is also easier to use some push blocks from an elevated position.
My pushblocks are all made from 3/4" thick MDF and are shaped like a triangle. So I am pushing down as well as forward. That would be more difficult if the saw was higher.
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My comfortable work height depends on the machine. Drill press and Super 900 ras are 41-42", BUT, there is no reaching.
Unisaw is 36", its comfortable for me, wouldn't want it any higher.
FWIW, l'm 5'-7" with bad eyes.....ones bifocals make a difference in machine height. Take the drill press, one is working close, height needs to be in the focus zone to easily find your center mark, 41" is perfect for me.
Table saw is different, one needs enough reach to feed the board past the blade safely and comfortably.
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