tedfmcm Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Hey all, nearing the end of my big tool purchases and have a question on layout. Been using the below for about 2 years now and it's worked ok, but wanted to get peoples thoughts on the layout, particularly since i plan to add a lathe and router table to my arsenal soon. Overall it's 26 x 11 foot shop in the basement and most of the tools are on wheels. I eventually want to run ducting for the dust collector but don't mind wheeling it around for now. I dont have a dedicated miter station in the plan, but would be ok moving that onto the outfeed table if it saved floor space...plan to do that with my spindle sander already. Any thoughts? - Thanks, Ted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 It would help to see a floor plan of you present layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedfmcm Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 realized it didn't go through on the original post...should be there now but let me know if the interwebs aren't cooperating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Some here, because of space constraints, have replaced their left wing on their table saw with a router table and lift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Some here, because of space constraints, have replaced their left wing on their table saw with a router table and lift. I've done this, and love it. Make sure it's a cast iron wing. I did a post on mine awhile back. Check it out under the search menu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedfmcm Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 under the left wing? that's an intriguing idea... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 under the left wing? that's an intriguing idea... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 I would invert the table saw and out feed/assembly table. Getting your assembly table and bench closer together just improves the work flow. I know that because I made that same exact change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cochese Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 Interesting dimensions there, I've often wondered if I would be better off shrinking in one in order to greatly expand the other. My initial thought is perhaps swap the drill press and planer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 If you did as Kev said above you could mount the router lift to the right of the table saw. The cast iron wing is a great idea but a nice thick plywood top can be just as good. I have 2 router tables one is on my table saw and it's awesome there the mass of the saw makes it awesome to use. I don't like your grinder location but i can't think of a better one. If it were me i'd get a bench top one and store it away and lift it out when i need it. It's not a heavily used item for me though and my shop is small. Not Cochese tiny but just regular small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 Regarding the grinder, check out April Wilkerson's recent lathe bench and grinder storage video. Pretty nifty ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 I have a narrow shop, and for me there are work flow issues with your diagram. I use my miter saw, jointer and planer for my initial wood break down. So I would swap the planer and drill press, and move the lathe to where you have your band saw. Move the jointer to the wall where your finishing cabinet is now located. Pull your table saw/out feed table back to where your bench is and then put your bench on the other side of the out feed table so it is perpendicular to and aligned with the outside edge of the out feed table. Its early so I don't know if that makes sense. Here's a picture: For several years I had my router in my table saw extension. I really hated it. Too many setup changes, and if I was doing a routing "marathon" the height really hurt my back. I still have space limitations in this shop so I built a miter saw/ router station on one wall. This gave me additional storage, and eliminated 2 tools that would normally take up floor space. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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