Shop Layout Advice

[Thomas Darscheid]

I am looking for some advice on the most efficient way to layout my new WoodShop. I have attached a VERY rough drawing of what I have come up with so far. I will be installing the ductwork for the Dust Collection system this weekend and would really appreciate everyone's advice on what they would do given the tools I have and space which is a 23'x23' pole barn.

Any help you all can provide would be greatly appreciated!

[Lisa Starr]

Have you checked the widths of the aisle between the SawStop and other equipment? They appear narrow on your sketch. My shop is also 23'x 23' and that many pieces of equipment would make it really tight to work in. I'd also consider putting one of the smaller pieces of equipment under the electrical panel. You should be able to easily reach over a spindle sander or something similar to access it without giving up the floor space.

[Thomas Darscheid]

Thank you for responding, the sketch I drew does not do the space justice at all, I have plenty of leeway to move the TS forward and back in order to give me plenty of room.

As for placing a smaller tool under the electrical panel I actually thought about that but the space between there and the door swing is too tight, once again the sketch was something I just threw together and it does not show an accurate depiction of this.

Thanks again!

[vince dale]

I have a similar size shop. I would do a 360` on the TS so the feed end is facing the garage door and a 180` on the out feed table. I also would move the DC closer to the machines that need it and save time and $$ on ductwork.

[Kris Cook]

History recalls how great the fall can be

While everyone was sleeping, the boats put out to sea...

[Charlie Jones]

I would turn the table saw and outfeed around and put the dust collector in a separate room or outside closet. Your ears will thank you.

[Bob Johnson2]

I'd also turn the TS around as the door is on the outfeed side at the moment. I'd also check tool heights for clearance of longer and wider boards.

[vince dale]

While everyone was sleeping, the boats put out to sea...

Great song from a great musician!