You will need 1.5 to 2 feet on the freehand side of the table, a 3 foot minimum on the pantograph/back side of the table and at least 2 feet on each short end of the table. The table is approximately 7 inches longer than the stated 12 or 14 foot lengths, making the tables respectively 12' 7" and 14' 7".
The two long sides are accessed frequently, while the short end with the turn wheels is accessed moderately. The opposite, short end, is not crucial for machine operation. Therefore, you may set the short end a minimum of 2 inches from the wall to maximize room space. These recommendations result in a space that is 14' 7" to 16' 7" of length, by 8' 6" to 9' width for a 12' table, and 16' 7" by 18' 7" of length by 8' 6" to 9' of width for a 14' table.
Another important consideration is how the table is brought in or out of the room. The table does break down to a point, but the lengths do not reduce; therefore, you must be able to get a 12' 7" (or 14 7") foot long
2" X 4" piece of wood into the location. If you can do this, the table can be brought in and out.
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