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   DouglasABaker | May 02, 2003 06:34am | #1

   Are you referring to the bar from behind which drinks are served, or the kind you find against the wall (more like a railing) for you maybe put a drink on, but definitely to lean on?

   Either way, I'll try to remember to measure for you Friday night ;)

   d-

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   SgianDubh | May 02, 2003 06:45am | #2

   "proper height for your beer," woodshaver?

   I'd say lip height------ and sinking. Slainte.

   Website                                   The poster formerly known as Sgian Dubh.

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   eddiefromAustralia | May 02, 2003 09:43am | #3

   You're ahead of me again, Richard.

   I saw the title and immediately thought:

   "about belly button height, but on the inside."

   Eddie

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   KevinLBS | May 02, 2003 06:01pm | #4

   Sounds to me like it's a good excuse to go to a bar and have a couple beers. Bring your tape measure and you can write down measurements on the back of a cocktail napkin with the waitresses pen...

   Maybe I'll go do it for you and report back :)

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   wop | May 02, 2003 11:56pm | #7

      Don't forget to write it off your taxes as a research project.

                                                                       Philip

      P.S. some research projects last years...just an idea.

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   RANGERP75R | May 02, 2003 06:23pm | #5

      The 2986 that I have measured are approximately 45". Same as a bank counter, customer service desk, etc. Not sure about the others. ha..ha..

   sarge..jt

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   Tac4 | May 02, 2003 08:15pm | #6

   Don't forget to make the utility side 36" high.But honey, I can make money if I had just one more tool. Really.

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   stevemorris | May 03, 2003 12:09am | #8

   42 inches is a standard height when you add 1 1/2 inches of countertop to that

   comfortable for sitting on a barstool

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   Lilshaver | May 03, 2003 12:12am | #9

   On a more serious note:

   According to "Humanscale," from th MIT Press.......for the average adult of 66" tall, the height should be 42". For the average male of 68.8" the height goes up to 44" and for the average female of 63.6" the bar height should be 40 3/4 " or so.

   But....perhaps you ought to work backwards into the answer by starting with the height of the stools. If they are yet to be purchased, I suspect that they will only be available in certain heights that you will want to know.

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   notDusty | May 03, 2003 04:02am | #10

                Just a basic ergonomic rule of thumb or guide line : countertop  should be approx  12 inches taller than the seat hieght .         good luck

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   woodshaver | May 03, 2003 06:40am | #11

   thanks for refreshing my memory .  everyone.  its time to empty that  beer, then start  designing that bar in the morning. again thanks

                       mark

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   RoyinMD | May 04, 2003 07:55am | #12

   I love Jim Beam (too much), but I just checked an old (Sixth Addition, 1974) of "Architectual Graphic Standards" and standard bar heights are 3'6" to 3'9", 5" to 6" top overhang and 8"+ rail projection (no height?).

   Forward!!!!DRINK!!!!!

   Enjoy, Roy

   
   

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   Edited 5/4/2003 12:58:51 AM ET by ROY_INMD

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   Elcoholic | May 05, 2003 10:52pm | #13

   You all have it wrong.  Bar counter height should be the same height as the bottom of the most buxom barmaid's boobs.  This will neither obscure the bartender's or patron's view and will provide much needed support while said barmaid is waiting her order to be filled.  This support will also tend to improve her posture and reduce fatigue.  Therefore the combined effect of having your barmaid noticed sooner will be that your beer will reach you sooner and be brought by a happier, friendlier barmaid.

   Cheers!John O'Connell - JKO Handcrafted Woodworking

   Life is tough.  It's tougher if you're stupid - John Wayne