What is the correct distance from the blade for a miter slot?

[djcannon]

I'm getting read to add a homemade miter slot to my BT3100 and I was curious if ther was a standard for the distance the slot should be from the blade. And if so should the left and the right side be spaced the same?

I already have a extension table built on the right side and I was going to add another to the left before I install miter tracks.

If there is no standard distance I'd like some suggestions as to what might be best.

[bigsteel15]

If your in an HD or other tools store, check the distance on a saw that you like the feel of.
I don't think there are any set rules, but generally the slot would be close enough to keep the blade about 1-2" from the largest miter gage you will be using.

[WayneJ]

For an idea, my contractor type saw is 5 1'2" on the left side and 4 1/2 on the right , Anywhere in that range should be about right. I have a 16" extension on my miter guage that I can move right up to the blade if I need. Why the difference between left and right I don't know. I hardly ever use it on the right. HTH
Wayne
Edit
Looks like on the edge of the center table would be about right.