Framing table layout designs.

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I have been searching for a layout design to build a table for my new fletcher 2200. There is one in the search I made, but it's not very clear. Does anyone happen to have a blueprint I could borrow?
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I am amazed at how difficult it is to find any information about this~ The Fletcher Terry Co. called me back and said they had no information about building a worktable customized to fit the mat cutter.
I realize, it's just a table, but when you go to build something and invest in the materials, you want it to work out!
Currently as I write my husband is building a table. Luckily he is very handy, but we are at the point of getting the squaring arm to be flush with the table, and will probably be prying out the lip that runs along the squaring arm. To begin with I was questioning if we needed the squaring arm at all, if it is flush to the table, but I have no point of reference!
grumble grumble.....
anyway will post a picture when it's done for anyone who is interested..
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Here it is so far..

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Missed this thread, that table top is very similar to my table I inherited from another framer. He had removed the angle brace in favor of bolting the side measuring angle to the table. So no triangular cut out. The base was made with steel studs and shelves. The top is a painted particle board trimmed in oak. I would post a picture but after 17 years it looks like a mangy sheep mad from bits of tape.
 
I guess there are no set designs as everyone's needs and spaces are different. I would wager that most, like yours, are based on the size of a sheet of plywood and the height on the size of a piece of mat board (underneath storage). I built mine before I had flat files, so there a several shallow shelves on one side for flat storage, and other areas for tool storage. It has been modified over the years to accommodate a small table saw, then an underpinner.
After over 30 years of doing this, I still don't know if I could build the perfect work bench. One thing I would do is build smaller mobile work benches that can be ganged together for larger projects.
 
Every table I have built is designed for the space available. Some of these were 4x8, 5x8 and 3 1/2x7. One thing they all have in common is to fully utilize the space under the table. My current tables are built with vertical slots with 4 slots that can be accessed from the short side of the table and 3 slots behind these that are accessed from the long side. This has more to do with isle space for getting things out of these slots. I have also included areas to keep a trash can in them. IMO one can not have too many vertical slots in a frame shop.
 
I constructed five (5) tables with each one having a size of 4' x 8' Each table is set up on casters so we can move them with ease. I built a deep drawer into each table with storage space under it. I divided the remaining space under the top into two (2) columns with adjustable shelves. These columns are 32-1/2" wide and sized to store stacks of 32" x 40" mat board. I covered the top of each unit with a padded surface. So far, they are working really well. In this photo, we have pushed them together to work on some murals.
 

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You have a beautiful shop. Just what home based framers dream about. Good for you!!!!!!!
 
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