WoodShop Planning
For maximum efficiency, lay Out the tools in your shop so that the lumber follows a faily direct route from rough stock to finished pieces. The diagram at left illustrates a logical work f low for a medium-size workshop. At the upper left-hand corner is the entrance where lumber is stored on racks. To the right is the stock preparation area, devoted to the table saw (or radral arm saw), jointer, and planer; at this station, lumber is cut to rough length and surfaced. The heart of the next work area, near the bottom right hand corner of the drawing, is the workbench. Radiating outward from the bench are the shop’s other stationary tools-in this case, a drill press, lathe, router table (or shaper), and band saw. A tool cabinet is nearby. Moving clockwise, the f inal work area is set aside for assembly and finishing. This station features a table for gluing up pieces and shelves for drying and storing. The spray booth is close by, but isolated from the shop by walls on three sides.
Woodwork Shop Space Tip: A table saw on wheels
Because it is the largest, and heaviest woodworking tool in many shops, a table saw usually stays put, which can be a drawback in a small shop where space is at a premium. By mounting it on wheels, however, you can easily shift your saw out of the way when it is not in use. If your saw did not come with a wheeled base, measure the base of the motor housing and have a metalworking shop build a rolling base to your specifications, For maximum maneuverability, the base should have three wheels, including one that pivots. Keep the saw from moving or tipping when it is in use by wedging two triangular wood shims under the wheels at the front of the base.
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