Stone height when sharpening

[AC-Bus]

Looking for preferences on positioning your stones in relation to your body when sharpening. Chime in if you have a favorite height at which you like to sharpen. Waist height? Chest height? Standing? Sitting? Do you feel that the position of the stone affects your sharpening results?

 

[aboynamedsuita]

I believe the topic was touched on in this thread:
http://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/s...-sharpening-station-inputs-and-pics-requested

I'm usually standing at a counter (~36") with a 2.5" hotel pan. Not sure if it's my favourite, but I haven't really experimented with much else (have tried the stone holder on a sink bridge or counter, and also a 4" hotel pan)

 

[AC-Bus]

Thanks. Some good opinions in that thread. My home setup is bit higher (just below chest height) than the tables at work. I feel like i might be getting a better/more consistent edge when the stone height is just above my waist. Wanted to see if any veteran sharpeners had similar experiences or if its just a placebo. May have to get a new table for home.

 

[jbart65]

I use a homemade sink bridge on an island that's about waist height. Can't imagine trying to sharpen with my hands held much higher.

I am still fiddling with the distance of my hand from the stone, though. I like closer but not too far. Closer helds keep the arms and hands steadier. Too close leaves too little flexibility, though.