What is the approx. footprint of a benchtop mortiser when mounted to a
free-standing base?

I recently saw a web site where someone on here has just such a beast and
his measurements would be close enough.

I'm trying to lay out my work shop semi-sanely. When there was only a
table saw and a lathe, there was plenty of room. Now all is insanity and I
haven't even gotten around to adding the mortiser, panel sander and a
decent workbench (indeed, the only workbench I have was made by Craftsman
and has a hole for a round saw thingy in the middle of it).

As I get into the project this wet Saturday afternoon, I am making
paper templates (which weigh ever so much less than the actual tools) for
use with graph paper. I see now what the problem might be ... tools
already about 1/2 of my square footage. In an 11 x 31 room, that doesn't
leave much wiggle room.

I might be selling a 1 hp scroll saw pretty soon ... and a 'shop fridge'
in need of a new door gasket.

Somethings gotta give.

Soon.

In the meantime, if you know what dimensions to allow for a mortiser that
I don't even own yet, post here, please. As I get into this project, it
looks like I am in the market for some shop=built rolling bases.

Bill