Originally Posted by
Tom M King
It's not something you can figure out by measuring, and planning, or at least until you find the height that works best for you. The testing needs to be long sessions-not just a few strokes. Lower works better for wide pieces, as in flattening. Higher works better for straight line work. I'm 5'7", and use a 32" for panels, and 36" for everything else.
I've never taken any kind of personal measurements. Use something for an hour, and you'll find what doesn't work. For a few minutes, it doesn't matter much.