Recommended height for cutting surface?

Posted by LoCo, January 15, 2008 at 1:28 PM

Obviously this is a matter of personal preference to some extent. But I'm thinking there must be a general guideline for greatest efficiency, least fatigue. I'm thinking along the lines of surface height relative to the user's position. For instance, my kitchen came with relatively high counters. This is a great thing overall, but my block surface sits 3-4 inches higher. If it's on the counter, my forearms are parallel to the work surface (elbows at right angles). Fatigue, decreased control, etc., are concerns. If I use the block on the kitchen table, my arms are at about a 45-degree angle, which seems to work OK.

Is there an ergonomically ideal position? I'm interested in your personal experiences as well as any "expert" opinions that might be out there.

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