Rearranging shop

[Woodchipper]

I found by changing the position of two power tools, table saw and chop saw, I have more room plus easier to mount grinder. I had been pulling out the TS and placing the grinder on it. I am going to make a base for the TD rails and mount the grinder on it. Take a couple of minutes to set up but works. Photos when done.

 

[d_bondi]

Isnt' it funny how we get dug in to how we are set up and then when something challenges us to make a change and we are like, Hey, why didn't I think of this sooner, LOL!!

 

[NJturner]

I've lost track of how many "This is the perfect setup" for my shop that I've went through. My wife just walks past and laughs each time I set off to change the 'perfect' layout yet again!

What always amazes me in this process is how many 'why didn't I think of this before' moments usually occur. Glad to see it also happens to others!

 

[Woodchipper]

Got the photo. Note the extra room on the left. I had a time figuring out how to mount the countertop piece to the saw rails. After much cogitation, I used two F clamps. Further inspection showed that removing the pad off the clamp would fit in the slot on the bottom of the rail! I can roll it out and have the grinder just a few feet away. Now to make a sawing cradle for the logs I have had for decades. Fortunately, the shop is in the basement and has heat and A/C....so it should be dry.

 

[Mike]

Looks like it works well.

Mike

 

[Woodchipper]

Mike, thanks. Taking a break now. Just finished mowing the yard...almost an acre. Checked the weather to see if there were any frost warnings. Back to the shop tomorrow. Building a sawing rack as I have lots of wood that needs to be cut down and turned.
Edit and tip: I had mentioned I removed the pads on the F clamps. I keep amber pill bottles for such things- put a label on a Post-It note in the bottle to describe the contents. I have bottles with screws, parts and don't have clue what they are for!