font_mark asks:
>'m rearranging my shop, and have to move my radial arm saw. I have a
>table I could use instead of building a new stand, but it's only 30
>inches tall. That's too low to use standing, but I have a workshop
>stool.
>
>Good or bad idea, or should I just boost the table 6-8 inches?
>
I'm not real fond of stools for anything but scrollsaw work. I'd boost the
stand whatever distance you think will make it more comfortable. If the table
is 30" tall, how much base does your RAS have--height? 6" or less, I'd guess.
That puts the whole set up in the range of a tall table saw. Your 6" to 8" lift
should do it. Try it first with just the table, though. Who knows, you might
like it, though I'd guess that depends on your height. My back aches to think
of it, and I'm only 6'1".
Charlie Self
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is so highly honored that it is rewarded by exemption from the cares of
office." Ambrose Bierce
I would suggest raising it. My RAS table is at 40" and is very comfortable for
my height (5' 7"). When remodeling the kitchen, I used this exact height for
the bar area and it works great there also. I personally wouldn't suggest
running the RAS while sitting on a stool.
Big John
>I'm rearranging my shop, and have to move my radial arm saw. I have a
>table I could use instead of building a new stand, but it's only 30
>inches tall. That's too low to use standing, but I have a workshop
>stool.
>
>Good or bad idea, or should I just boost the table 6-8 inches?
>
The surface of my table saw is 37-1/2" above the floor. Perfect for
me but then I'm only 5'8-1/2" I feel that when your hand is on the
saw to pull it forward, your lower arm should be almost parallel with
the table top. Gives a good view and control. OTOH, I wouldn't want
any work table that high.
Yahoo wrote:
>
> I'm rearranging my shop, and have to move my radial arm saw. I have a
> table I could use instead of building a new stand, but it's only 30
> inches tall. That's too low to use standing, but I have a workshop
> stool.
>
> Good or bad idea, or should I just boost the table 6-8 inches?
Boost it.
RB
WilliaJ2 wrote:
> I would suggest raising it. My RAS table is at 40" and is very comfortable for
> my height (5' 7"). When remodeling the kitchen, I used this exact height for
> the bar area and it works great there also. I personally wouldn't suggest
> running the RAS while sitting on a stool.
>
> Big John
>
>
>>I'm rearranging my shop, and have to move my radial arm saw. I have a
>>table I could use instead of building a new stand, but it's only 30
>>inches tall. That's too low to use standing, but I have a workshop
>>stool.
>>
>>Good or bad idea, or should I just boost the table 6-8 inches?
>>
>
>
>
On Sun, 09 May 2004 12:50:00 -0700, Yahoo wrote:
> I'm rearranging my shop, and have to move my radial arm saw. I have a
> table I could use instead of building a new stand, but it's only 30 inches
> tall. That's too low to use standing, but I have a workshop stool.
>
> Good or bad idea, or should I just boost the table 6-8 inches?
I had my old RAS at about 40" from floor to table, but the new one is 37"
and I like it much better - and I'm 6' 3" (fresh from the chiropractor).
-Doug
--
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depend on the support of Paul." - George Bernard Shaw
The table on my 7790 sits at 42" and is quite comfortable to work at.
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Rumpty
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"Yahoo" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I'm rearranging my shop, and have to move my radial arm saw. I have a
> table I could use instead of building a new stand, but it's only 30
> inches tall. That's too low to use standing, but I have a workshop
> stool.
>
> Good or bad idea, or should I just boost the table 6-8 inches?
In article <[email protected]>, [email protected] (Yahoo) wrote:
>I'm rearranging my shop, and have to move my radial arm saw. I have a
>table I could use instead of building a new stand, but it's only 30
>inches tall. That's too low to use standing, but I have a workshop
>stool.
>
>Good or bad idea, or should I just boost the table 6-8 inches?
Bad idea IMHO -- the last thing you need, when your fingers are close to
spinning saw blades, is for your balance to be a bit dicey. Boost the table.
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"Yahoo" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'm rearranging my shop, and have to move my radial arm saw. I have a
> table I could use instead of building a new stand, but it's only 30
> inches tall. That's too low to use standing, but I have a workshop
> stool.
>
> Good or bad idea, or should I just boost the table 6-8 inches?
I've had the top of the table of my RAS at 39" for over 30 years, just the
same height as my workbenches. It's quite comfortable to use standing
almost erect or sitting on a stool.
Norm