Folding Table Height

Anchors Smokeshop · 03-31-2011, 07:14 PM

Is there a recommended height that competition teams are using for their folding tables?
I bought 36" folding tables and pvc pipe to use for the leg extensions, but I'm not sure what a good height would be.
If this helps, I'm 5'9".

Ron_L · 03-31-2011, 07:36 PM

I just made my extensions so that the table was the same height as my kitchen counters in the house, 36"

Smoke'n Ice · 03-31-2011, 07:54 PM

Why not make it the height that your are comfortable at. ie. you are not bending over to work. Start out at a 40" height. Try it and if too high, cut off an inch. etc. etc. Your are the one working so make it for yourself, not the world. Just my 2 cents.

worthsmokin · 03-31-2011, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Smoke'n Ice

Why not make it the height that your are comfortable at. ie. you are not bending over to work. Start out at a 40" height. Try it and if too high, cut off an inch. etc. etc. Your are the one working so make it for yourself, not the world. Just my 2 cents.

Ditto

JD McGee · 03-31-2011, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Smoke'n Ice

Why not make it the height that your are comfortable at. ie. you are not bending over to work. Start out at a 40" height. Try it and if too high, cut off an inch. etc. etc. Your are the one working so make it for yourself, not the world. Just my 2 cents.

X3...

mobow · 03-31-2011, 08:28 PM

KC_Bobby · 03-31-2011, 09:28 PM

Or stand near a wall and put your arms down at a comfortable height to pretend you are trimming meat (probably between belly button and belt line height). Walk over to a wall with your hands at that working height, make a mark and then measure it.

Fat Woody · 03-31-2011, 10:45 PM

We picked up an adjustable height folder at Costco or Sam's a couple years ago. Best thing I've seen yet.

The Pickled Pig · 03-31-2011, 11:00 PM

There's also various ways to make the PVC extensions adjustable which can be handy when placed on uneven ground. Although I've yet to make that mod, there have been more than a few times I wished I had.

One way to do this that I have seen is to place a length of smaller diameter PVC in the bottom of your PVC extension and drill a hole through both 2" from the bottom. Then pull the insert out so it extends 1" below the extension and drill a hole through the insert using the hole on the original extension as a guide. Repeat the process for 2", 3" etc. Then use a bolt and a nut to lock the extension at the desired length.

Smoker'sLoungeBBQ · 04-01-2011, 06:01 AM

We just cut the PVC in 13" pieces, no idea how high that actually makes the table, but our team ranges in height from 5'5 to 6'4. We found adding 13" makes it comfortable for everyone.

smalls65 · 04-01-2011, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by JD McGee

X3...

Whatever size is comfortable to you!!!!

Dex · 04-01-2011, 07:50 AM

Whats the best way to make the pvc extensions? I saw it on here somewhere.... but cant seem to find it again.

Bigmista · 04-01-2011, 09:18 AM

I cut mine at 19" but I am 6'2". Also some table legs are made differently so you might need to compensate for that.

Big George's BBQ · 04-01-2011, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron_L

I just made my extensions so that the table was the same height as my kitchen counters in the house, 36"

I did the same My son gave them to me as a X Mas gift They make things easier

glenntm · 04-01-2011, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigmista

I cut mine at 19" but I am 6'2". Also some table legs are made differently so you might need to compensate for that.

Same. It depends on the table leg design.

03-31-2011, 07:14 PM	#1
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KC_Bobby Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: Gardner KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Or stand near a wall and put your arms down at a comfortable height to pretend you are trimming meat (probably between belly button and belt line height). Walk over to a wall with your hands at that working height, make a mark and then measure it. __________________ Boondoggle BBQ Country Smokers 450 Weber Smokey Mountain 18" Proud KCBS Member & Certified Judge

03-31-2011, 10:45 PM	#8
Fat Woody Take a breath! Join Date: 03-29-09 Location: Lenexa, Kansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We picked up an adjustable height folder at Costco or Sam's a couple years ago. Best thing I've seen yet. __________________ Head Groundskeeper - Squirrel Haven Estate, Lenexa, KS Chief Cook of the infrequently competitive Fullwood Bros' BBQ Team Cigar Lounger, Malt Beverage Tester Owner/Operator of: Brinkmann "Lefty" Bandera clone, Comalco Black Dog grill aka The Chicken & Rib Machine, and various Weber kettles. World's fastest Belgian/Cuban Racing Yellow thermapen. Woody's official spousal motto: "I'm not happy 'til you're not happy!"

03-31-2011, 07:54 PM	#3
Smoke'n Ice is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-08-09 Location: Plano, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Why not make it the height that your are comfortable at. ie. you are not bending over to work. Start out at a 40" height. Try it and if too high, cut off an inch. etc. etc. Your are the one working so make it for yourself, not the world. Just my 2 cents.

03-31-2011, 11:00 PM	#9
The Pickled Pig is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-21-07 Location: Overland Park, KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	There's also various ways to make the PVC extensions adjustable which can be handy when placed on uneven ground. Although I've yet to make that mod, there have been more than a few times I wished I had. One way to do this that I have seen is to place a length of smaller diameter PVC in the bottom of your PVC extension and drill a hole through both 2" from the bottom. Then pull the insert out so it extends 1" below the extension and drill a hole through the insert using the hole on the original extension as a guide. Repeat the process for 2", 3" etc. Then use a bolt and a nut to lock the extension at the desired length. __________________ Paul Ostrom The Pickled Pig Twitter - @ThePickledPig CBJ, WSM, UDS Cookers, Weber Gasser, Weber One Touch Gold Kettle,

04-01-2011, 06:01 AM	#10
Smoker'sLoungeBBQ On the road to being a farker Join Date: 10-17-07 Location: Ronkonkoma, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We just cut the PVC in 13" pieces, no idea how high that actually makes the table, but our team ranges in height from 5'5 to 6'4. We found adding 13" makes it comfortable for everyone. __________________ Kevin - Smokers Lounge BBQ

04-01-2011, 07:50 AM	#12
Dex Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-04-09 Location: Avon, IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Whats the best way to make the pvc extensions? I saw it on here somewhere.... but cant seem to find it again.

04-01-2011, 09:18 AM	#13
Bigmista somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-24-04 Location: Long Beach, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I cut mine at 19" but I am 6'2". Also some table legs are made differently so you might need to compensate for that. __________________ Wait! Bigmista wrote a cookbook? Exodus 29:18 Then burn the entire ram on the altar. It is a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, a food offering presented to the LORD. God loves BBQ! Bigmista Custom Spicewine Trailer - Olivia J. PIMA Large and Medium Spicewines Weber Ranch Kettle - E.T. Remembering Scott

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