The crafting out of inventory was a great QoL introduction with CEE, the issue with it, is that the distance for a workbench to pick up items is just so small, it renders it almost useless.
There is no viable setup of workbenches and storage that works without having to run around and get some mats from a chest because it is too far away.
Doubling the reach would easily remedy that issue.
I must admit every time I need to build a new chest or fridge (or beehive, or whatever else I’ve built recently) I’ve needed to run across my base with the crafting hammer out until I hit a spot where it turns green, place it then immediately remove it, then run back to where I actually want it.
Honestly, for me this isn’t too much of a hassle - relatively small base, few crafting needs at this stage. And (so far) this has worked for everything I need to build. But I can see how this would be more of a hassle for people with larger, more complex bases or more complex crafting needs.