Work Station Heights

> We work together. He is 6' and i am 5'2". After reading your article, 
> we are thinking of a way we could "multi-size" our workstations using 
> schedule 40 pvc and metal pins (so he can raise the work area to his 
> height requirements if necessary). 
> Any suggestions?
> Melinda Lockwood




Frank LaRoque writes:

Melinda,
    
(1)  Stand on a box,
(2)  Have him work on his knees,
(3)  Dedicate a work surface to each of you.

The idea of adjustable bench legs is a great idea.  The use of plastic pipe does not 
appeal to me. Use black iron pipe instead. The only two black iron pipes that slip 
fit real nice are 1" into 1-1/4".  The nice thing about black pipe is that you can have
the pipe cut and threaded and there will be no welding to do. Use pipe flanges,
( they have four holes in the flange for mounting). Cut the pipes to fit your height 
and adjust for your hubby with a drilled hole at the comfortable height for him.

I personally have boxes that I use in the shop. They measure 14 x 16 x 18. 
They were set-up boxes for cabinet installation, (which I do not do any more). 
They are made from 3/4" plywood and have a 3" x 6" slot in each side for hand 
holes.  They are handy for steps on to the table that you are working on, seats, 
stools, and to adjust my height to someone taller and supporting real heavy stuff, 
and, and, etc. I call mine "shrimp boxes" because of my height. 

....LaRoque Onthe Loose....
....Ergo I am....





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