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Workshop Layout Planner

Design your workshop layout with our visual planning tool. Enter your room dimensions, add doors and windows, then select your tools to see them arranged with proper clearance zones.

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DeWalt DWE7491RS 10" Table Saw

★★★★★ 4.8 (7,400+ reviews)

10" jobsite table saw with rolling stand. 32-1/2" rip capacity fits most workshop layouts without dominating floor space.

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Shop Fox W1685 1.5HP Dust Collector

★★★★☆ 4.5 (620 reviews)

1.5 HP cyclone dust collector with canister filter. Compact footprint fits against any wall in small to mid-size shops.

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Seville Classics UltraHD Workbench

★★★★☆ 4.6 (3,800+ reviews)

48" x 24" steel workbench with adjustable height legs. 500 lb capacity with built-in power strip and pegboard.

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Layout Notes

Your layout has been generated with proper clearance zones for each tool. Dashed lines show the work area needed around each machine for safe material handling.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A table saw needs 8-10 feet of clear space in front (outfeed) and behind (infeed) for handling full sheets of plywood. You also need 3-4 feet on each side for crosscutting. This is why the table saw is often placed in the center of a workshop.

A single-car garage (roughly 12x20 ft) is the minimum for a functional woodworking shop. You can fit a table saw, workbench, and 2-3 smaller tools. A 2-car garage (20x24 ft) allows for a more complete shop with proper clearances.