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how to layout a 24' x 34' shop correctly

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mike langran

05-09-2005 07:16:53




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I need to figure out to layout our shop the right way. Is there such a thing?




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Bernoulli

05-10-2005 17:12:39




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 Re: how to layout a 24' x 34' shop correctly in reply to mike langran, 05-09-2005 07:16:53  
A lot depends on what sort of shop you have in mind. For example, if you're doing fine woodworking, figure out your traffic pattern so you can bring in and store your wood then move it to machine 1 then 2 etc. You might consider a small outdoor shed on one side to house your (noisy) air compressor. Don't forget to leave workspace for your projects.



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Slowpoke

05-10-2005 00:33:58




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 Re: how to layout a 24' x 34' shop correctly in reply to mike langran, 05-09-2005 07:16:53  
You might try your ag extension agent or the US Dept of Agriculture.



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720Deere

05-09-2005 14:00:31




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 Re: how to layout a 24' x 34' shop correctly in reply to mike langran, 05-09-2005 07:16:53  
The first thing you will need to do is double that size. After that, you have been given some good advice below.



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Puttzer

05-09-2005 09:42:37




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 Re: how to layout a 24' x 34' shop correctly in reply to mike langran, 05-09-2005 07:16:53  
Go to Grizzly tool website, they have a tool that lets you make the room to scale and then drag machines from a minue and move them around to see how they fit. I found out my 22 x 22 was to small.



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dr.sportster

05-09-2005 09:26:09




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 Re: how to layout a 24' x 34' shop correctly in reply to mike langran, 05-09-2005 07:16:53  
My Dad taught me this: layout the shop in graph paper then make a scale cut out in graph paper of each machine.Then move the graph paper machines around the scale shop until you get the best layout.The background room doesnt really have to be graph paper but if it is it helps keep the size of the ailses realistic.Other factors like electric outlets and sinks etc come into play but the graph paper method lets you size things up without moving machinery trial and error.

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Jet9N

05-09-2005 15:03:31




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 Re: how to layout a 24' x 34' shop correctly in reply to dr.sportster, 05-09-2005 09:26:09  
Over the years I was involved in two factory moves. I did just as you said. Make scale cutouts of all the equipment in one color with a different color around for maintainance and operator space mounted on plastic "refrigerator" magnets. These could be arranged at will on a floor plan taped to a piece of sheet metal without losing them when moving the plan around.

HTH

Jet



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Rob in Oregon

05-09-2005 07:37:37




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 Re: how to layout a 24' x 34' shop correctly in reply to mike langran, 05-09-2005 07:16:53  
There is no wrong way to set-up a shop. Everything depends on your future use of the space. How will you use the shop?



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Weirsdale George

05-09-2005 08:51:27




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 Re: how to layout a 24' x 34' shop correctly in reply to Rob in Oregon, 05-09-2005 07:37:37  
First thing, have everything possible on wheels then you aren't locked into one layout and you can shift stuff around if you do a big project.



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Mattlt

05-09-2005 08:59:55




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 Re: how to layout a 24' x 34' shop correctly in reply to Weirsdale George, 05-09-2005 08:51:27  
My thoughts exactly. Organization is probably the biggest factor.

Anyone ever watch Trading Spaces, or some of these other shows that set up the portable carpentry shops? I've alway thought it would be neat to build a few of the carts they use. They almost look like the baggage carts at an airport, only not as tall. Could store lots of stuff inside them, and use to top as a work surface.

Shop design and layout has been discussed here many times. I've gone so far as to copy/paste some of these discussions into a document. I figure when I win the lottery, I can refer to this document to build my dream shop.

Let me know if you'd like a copy of it.

Matt.

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Jay (ND)

05-09-2005 10:37:03




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 Re: how to layout a 24' x 34' shop correctly in reply to Mattlt, 05-09-2005 08:59:55  
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Matt - could you send me a copy? My email is unlocked - thanks in advance.



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