"Peter Hyde" wrote in message
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In article ,
(Arch) wrote:

IMHO, most woodturning lathe centers are
set too low (or most woodturner's backs are set too high) for efficiency
and comfort.

Over on WOW there was a general consensus that nipple height was right.

Assuming that was for the males only?

Depends on how you cut. I cut at centerline, even on bowls, so the elbow
rule works best for me. The hand and elbow remain close to the same relaxed
position for all cuts.