Mill table height

[Bobnjo]

Hello, building a new table to support a new bench mill I recently purchase. What would be the typical comfortable bed height range to build too.
I'm a little over 6' so I don't want to aggravate an old back injury.
Any info would be appreciated.
Bob

 

[mmcmdl]

Height of Bridgeport table

I've looked online but I can't find an answer. What is the height of a Bridgeport table at its lowest point and at its highest point? I picked up one of the nine speed Central Machinery knee Mills from a buddy that passed away and he had it sitting up on a 25 inch high wooden platform. I would...

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[Aaron_W]

I'd probably aim for having the table top of the mill (not the bench) at about elbow height, I'm 6'2" so for me that would be around 42". Bench height would be what ever puts the table of the mill at that height.

Size of the mill plays a part as well, a larger mill I'd try to keep close to that height as a balance between lifting and mill head height concerns. On a mini-mill I might go a little higher since parts will be smaller and the mill isn't as tall. On a large bench mill, perhaps a bit lower.

On a mini-mill having it a little higher means less leaning over to get at the spindle and overall height isn't an issue. On a large bench mill you might go a little lower to ensure you can still get easy access to the top of the mill head at full extension.

That assumes standing at the mill when operating, not sitting.

 

[Bobnjo]

I'd probably aim for having the table top of the mill (not the bench) at about elbow height, I'm 6'2" so for me that would be around 42". Bench height would be what ever puts the table of the mill at that height.

Size of the mill plays a part as well, a larger mill I'd try to keep close to that height as a balance between lifting and mill head height concerns. On a mini-mill I might go a little higher since parts will be smaller and the mill isn't as tall. On a large bench mill, perhaps a bit lower.

On a mini-mill having it a little higher means less leaning over to get at the spindle and overall height isn't an issue. On a large bench mill you might go a little lower to ensure you can still get easy access to the top of the mill head at full extension.

That assumes standing at the mill when operating, not sitting.

Aaron, all good points I'll probably go with my elbow height to start and see how that feels and then make table adjustments from there.
Thanks
Bob