On Thu, 08 Jul 2004 01:54:05 GMT, John T. Howard
wrote:

I am about to build a woodworking shop. Currently, I'm thinking 24' x
40' on concrete slab - no choice about the slab.

I am going to buy a Delta Unisaw, but have a few questions:

1) Other than the table to the right (52" cut) and the rear outfeed
table, do you recommend any additional surface? Maybe a table to the
left?

It'll never hurt if you've got the space.

Should the rear outfeed table be the full width of the saw AND
other tables

Yes.

2) How much clearance would you like to have on all sides of the saw
beyond the tables?

I like at least 9 feet from the respective blade teeth at the front
and back. 6 feet on the left side of the blade, and the width of the
table board to the right, has been fine for me, as anything longer
than that is a pain for me to crosscut. I'm measuring from the
blade, not the table edges.

3) Is it worth it to have dust collection run under the slab? What
material and what size?

All my DC and electrics come from above, others may disagree.

4) Should I consider an alternative to running electrical under the
slab to feed the saw? If so, what is the alternative? Can the
outlets be flush to the slab surface?

Hanging pigtails from above.

I'm thinking wall-mounted metal pipe for the rest of the dust
collection - comments?

Sure!

What about the Interior walls? Norm says to use wood so you can mount
anything anywhere - makes sense. What about OSB? It's cheap
(relatively), takes screws well and can be painted white. Comments?

Both would be fine. Slatwall is good to have in some areas.

Any other comments or suggestions will be appreciated. What do you
like best and least about your shop?

Get as much natural light in as you can.

Barry