I have limited space so decided to attach mine to my rafters above the cutting table. This way when I do need it I can just pull it down, measure the length I need and cut. I have a very long metal ruler nearby that I clamp to either side of the cutting table to keep it straight. My cutting table is 4' x 8' so can't cut in one swoop of the rotary cutter. Here's a pic of my setup. I'm showing the bracket I'm using and how I keep my clamps nearby. And yes, they came from my workshop out back. The metal ruler is from my workshop too. Its taller than me.