29″ – 30″ (74cm – 76cm) makes a practical, low workbench height for woodworking. A low workbench is good for hand work, especially hand thicknessing, as you’re able to get your body weight over the bench. TALL. 38″ – 39″ (97cm – 99cm) makes a practical, tall workbench height. A tall workbench is good for detailed work, cutting joinery, and for power tool use. AVERAGE. 34″ – 36″ (86cm – 91cm) tend to be the most common workbench height for woodworking. A height in between these two extremes tends to be the most popular, particular if you do a range of activities at your workbench.