On Thu, 8 Jul 2004 11:54:06 -0500, "RonB" wrote:


I would consider running electrical under the floor. The alternates are a
long extension cord (tripping hazard) or a power post from the ceiling.
Both are a nuisance and if you are starting from scratch, why not?

Check out these photos:
http://www.schoolofwoodworking.com/workshops.shtml
http://www.plamann.com/sys-tmpl/scrapbook/view_alone.nhtml?profile=scrapbook&UID=10002

Note the connector next to the school's band saw. No "power post" is
necessary. Power from above can simply come from a cable, held into a
ceiling box with a strain relief. It's cheap and easy.

If dealing with a slab and thinking of trenching, remember one point.
Equippage and layout can change, sometimes often!

Also take note of how easily DC piping can be rearranged or
disconnected to fix a blockage when suspended.

That said, shops with basements or crawl spaces are quite easy to wire
/ plumb from below, AND rearrange and repair problems.

Barry