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ColH:
Hi Guys
I have been without a workshop for just under 2 years and I am moving to a new place in about six weeks. The new place has a 6.1m long x 6.6m wide carport with a 6.6m x 3.6m workshop at the back.
The current plan is to:
1. Move workshop machines & contents/household stuff from storage into the workshop space.
2. Enclose the carport to make a garage/storage/dirty workshop area.
3. Move everything out of the workshop and into the new garage so I can start work on the workshop fitout.
Below are a couple of pics of the new workshop space filled with the old owners stuff.
In the workshop I intend to:
• Move the back wall out another 600mm to line up with the side of the garage. I will also install a large window in this wall (east facing). I will fit weatherboard to the outside to match the existing walls as you can see daylight through the existing end wall cladding.
• Run a new power feed to the workshop garage direct from the house power board. Several sub-circuits will then be installed in the workshop and garage as well as new lighting.
• Insulate and line all the walls and install an insulated ceiling below the roof trusses so the shop is cool in summer and warm in winter.
Next job will be the fit out of the workshop.
Rather than describe what machines I have, below is a video of my old workshop which was half the size of the new one. Some of you may have seen this when I posted it on the MadModder a few years ago. I constructed all the benches from scratch but could only bring the lathe, mill and bandsaw benches when I moved. As you can see I am a bit of a neat freak – a place for evcerything and everything in its place. I cannot stand not being able to find things.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOO5sjAEguc
Now to the real purpose of this post.
What are peoples thoughts on workshop layout and best practice for the location for machines, benches etc .
* Is it better to have the machines against a wall or out in the open so they can be accessed from all sides?
* Maybe the mill and lathe back to back in the middle of the shop.
* Should a bench top overhang the cupboard underneath?
* There definitely won’t be any open shelves under benches!
Any hints on what not to do will also be appreciated.
Col
Jo:
:hi: Col.
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* Is it better to have the machines against a wall or out in the open so they can be accessed from all sides?
* Maybe the mill and lathe back to back in the middle of the shop. IMHO you only put machines facing the centre after you have run out of wall space, to put them against.
* Should a bench top overhang the cupboard underneath? Yes if you want to clamp to the worktop.
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We would also liike to know what sort of things you might want to make ;).
Jo
ColH:
Thanks Jo
I made an intro back in August as follows:
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I have been around for a while and came over from the "other side". Work with Bez.
Enjoy keeping up with builds but miss my workshop which is in storage after a move from Queensland to Melbourne. I will ahve to wait a while longer and endure another move before I can start the workshop rebuild again for the third time.
I was fortunate enough to buy a old guys workshop after he decided he no longer had the drive to use it. I have a Hercus 260 lathe (Aussie version of the southbend), an Emco FB2 mill, H/V bandsaw, rotary plus a lot of tooling some from the original 'buy' but alot added since. Also got an 8mm Lorch watchmakers lathe that has produced some pieces for a John wilding designed 12" dial clock that is half built.
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I would also like to give engine making a go. I have plans for a series of wobblers that were published in ME man years ago. I also have the block and sump castings for the Wallaby that I got from Bez when Metalmad and I did some casting with him. Don't forget you owe me a timing cove and head casting Bez when you get them done
Col!
Jo:
Sorry Col, must be asleep. :shrug:
Jo
b.lindsey:
Sounds like a good plan to me Col. Once the carport is enclosed you will have a nice space most of us can only envy!!
Bill
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