Cutting Down Counter Height Table

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Cutting down counter height table.

Depending on how tall you are the average height of a cutting table should be between 36 and 40 inches high but you may want to lower it for children. On several occasions i have done the following. I m buying this table. Free shipping by amazon.

The seat of most stools sits 10 to 12 inches below the bottom of the table. I posted my tutorial of how i cut down my own counter height table on my blog. Measure down from the bottom of the counter height table or eating area. Whether you re trying to convert a bar height table to standard size or looking to create a low profile piece of furniture you can shorten your existing table by cutting part of the legs off.

Get it as soon as sat sep 26. At this height you do not have to bend over as much and strain your back. If working at a typical kitchen counters is comfortable for you 36 is the way to go. 4 4 out of 5 stars 61.

We mounted the legs on to the table and then stood it up. We just cut our counter top down to 30 height. There was no wobble. 5928 posts in 3139 days 6 posted 08 06 2017 06 43 am.

Since the legs were almost straight we did a trial cut by just measured down 2 on each leg. You will need to cut down the table from 36 to 29 or a 7 difference which can have an impact on the style of the leg. If space is an issue for you consider tables that either fold up or swing down from the wall. The above link is outdated and you can find the tutorial here at garden full of dreams.

The height of a cutting table should be at your waist or slightly below which is higher than most standard tables. So don t just look at cutting off the bottom of the leg. Traditional counter height is 36 or 9 meters which is what i would recommend unless you re a super shortie or tallie. Measure the height the stools need to be.