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Posted on: 3/9/09 11:46 AM ET
I have a lovely cutting table at 35-36" height in my sewing room. After spending about 8 straight hours tracing and altering a BWOF, I realize that for this kind of work, I need to "lean" on something, or park "one cheek" on something from time to time (plus take breaks and do some yoga).

I want to get a *cheap* wooden stool, but I didn't realize I'd have choices-bar, counter, etc. What height to I need for my purpose? I think I need it higher than if I were planning to eat at the cutting table. Any thoughts?
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Meredith
SM: Bernina 730E; Serger: Babylock Acclaim BLES4; Coverstitch: Babylock BLCS,; Other equipment: Featherweight (circa 1946), Bernina Record 930, Bernina 1530, Deco 600 embroidery machine
  
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Posted on: 3/9/09 1:13 PM ET
Depends on how tall you are. I cannot put my foot down when I have one cheek planted on a Bar height stool.

Measure the height of your table and take the measurement with you to the store.
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Posted on: 3/9/09 2:48 PM ET
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You need a counter height stool as this is about the same height as a kitchen counter. A bar stool is meant for a counter of 42" high. The other option is a good drafting stool/chair which is adjustable within a certain range. But, to make this work well you need an overhang of at least 8" or you won't be comfortable. I am planning on putting a new top on my cutting table so that it overhangs on one side so that I can roll up my drafting chair.
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Posted on: 3/16/09 11:36 AM ET
Make sure that what ever you get has a comfortable place, at the correct height, for you to rest your feet. One of the worst things you could do to your lower back is let your feet hang/swing from a stool all day.

You may also consider alternating between a large exercise ball (to sit on), a bar-height chair, and a nice anti-fatigue mat to stand on throughout the day. Alternating positions is very good.

For my own back (I have a few low back area fractures) yoga is something that my doc has strongly cautioned against because of the pressure that some of the poses place on the low back. Pilates core work on the other hand has been a lifesaver.
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