Mounted press, how far back?

[dread_scott]

I have this cross posted, so some might see this twice...

I'm trying to find out a good distance back to mount my inline fabrication mount.

I'm thinking of having the front edge of the mount about 6" back from the front edge of the workbench top, that would make everything but the handle recesses compared to the front edge of the workbench when the handle is all the way down.

With it that far back, the handle doesn't hit the workbench top, but I would like to upgrade, so not sure if it will change with a roller handle.

I need to make sure the distance will work since I am going to route in grooves and place T-track. If I don't like it or it doesn't work, it won't be easy to change.

Thanks.

 

[QuietM4]

There is not set distance...handle clearance is the biggest concern...nothing worse than crunching a few knuckles.

If it works for you, it is the correct distance.