andrew-in-austin Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Looking for input for clearance to the left of a table saw. I am trying finalize my layout in my 22 x 22 garage. I need to get the saw on the left as close as I can to one of the walls. How much space do you leave between your saw (left side) and anything else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) Depends on your work flow ultimately.. Just a rule of thumb, if you're running sheet goods thru then, you'd need 2' to rip them in half.This also cuts down on your ability to use a sled for anything longer than that. Edited September 1, 2015 by TIODS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew-in-austin Posted September 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 I should have 2 feet left of the blade no problem. I am just trying to think of anything else that might require more clearance. Generally, I would crosscut really long boards with RAS or chop saw, so I probably don't need to worry about that. I just fear I am forgetting something. I suppose cutting a 4 x 8 sheet the other direction could require a lot more clearance, but I do have at track saw for things like that. I'd just hate to set this up then realize I have to re-do the layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Will you need to move things through the 2' walkway between the saw and the wall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Suggest setting it up and test driving it for a while to see how it works for you. I'm preparing to upgrade my dust collection so, am trying several different things in my shop to see what works best. I did a major change about a week ago and just did another tonight. Trial and error is the best way to figure out what works best in your shop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew-in-austin Posted September 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) Good Idea, on the test drive. I am also setting up dust collection. Beechwood, I was planning on a walkway to the right of the saw only. There will not be enough clearance between the saw and the wall to walk on the left side. Maybe I need to rethink that. Edited September 1, 2015 by andrew-in-austin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 I have found that I would rather have the right side against the wall if at all possible. With larger sheet goods I need a place to stand that is to the left of the piece so that I can hold the piece against the rip fence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew-in-austin Posted September 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 I have turned the saw 180 degrees now so I have the right side to the wall now. I'll post some pics once I have the shop more complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 I wouldn't mind my rails bring up against the wall to the right, but I couldn't close in the left of the saw. I make tennons with the t's, mitre gauge and dado stack, I need room to the left for overhang. I think at a minimum, I would be ok with 5' from the blade to the left, but like kev said, that's my workflow, not necessarily yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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