basement layout

[Reddahc]

Any thoughts regarding the distance a layout should be from the foundation wall? I'm using multiple 4x8' tables bolted together in an L shape. I don't want to go against the walls tight so I can move about the layout. Doing it this way for future house move.
Thanks to all.
Charlie
Wenham, Mass.

[csxt30]

[#welcome] Charlie to the forum !! I would think if you don't want your layout tight against the wall, then you may want to leave a comfortable amount of space to walk back there & to get up & out from underneath the layout when working under it back there. I would think at least 2 feet would be enough, & maybe less. Hope this helps !
Thanks,

[Dr. John]

Absolute minimum for access only - 18 inches.
Minimum for observation and operation - 24 inches
Better - 30 inches plus.

[darianj]

[#welcome]

I would go with at leat 2 feet also. If you have folding table or something similar, you might want to just test it out and see what's comfortable for you.

[Roger Bielen]

Welcome to the forum Charlie. The distance depends on how much girth the largest person expected to get back there has. Witha previous layout I had 22" but could barely move or slip down below the board.

[Anonymous]

You could use castors or wheels on the legs and move it out when needed.

[Jumijo]

Welcome to the forum, Charlie. I'm also in Massachusetts.

My layout is roughly 15-18" from the wall. That lets me slide in back to clean track, vaccum, etc.

Jim

[Anonymous]

The size of the distance from the wall to your layout is optional. I would say you make it 1 inch wider than your belly.