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I'm moving into a 30x40 shop. I need some ideas on how to lay it out. I have a bandsaw, 4x8 cnc plasma, 4x8 bench, and want to store my 20' pieces of steel inside as well. So I'll need to be creative. Pictures and ideas are welcome.
Reply:Originally Posted by PFD402I'm moving into a 30x40 shop. I need some ideas on how to lay it out. I have a bandsaw, 4x8 cnc plasma, 4x8 bench, and want to store my 20' pieces of steel inside as well. So I'll need to be creative. Pictures and ideas are welcome.
Reply:Originally Posted by denrepWhat sort of workflow and through what sort of doors and their locations?
Reply:You in North Dakota or Miami ? Ventilation must be addressed first;accessibility more or less equally.Having that forklift rules out a lot of problems.Bubble gumTooth pixDuct tapeBlack glueGBMF hammerScrew gun --bad battery (see above)
Reply:In Wyoming, so that's why I want everything inside. It will be covered in snow other wise. The shop a roof exhaust fan, which will be nice.
Reply:#1 thing I would do is make sure the floor between the 2 doors is kept clear. It is ALOT easier working on trailers and such if you can just drive through. Also put everything on wheels.If you cant fix it with a hammer, it must be an electrical problem."Boy, everyone starts with a full bag of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before the bag of luck is empty."-Grandad circa 1990ish
Reply:Originally Posted by larphead#1 thing I would do is make sure the floor between the 2 doors is kept clear. It is ALOT easier working on trailers and such if you can just drive through. Also put everything on wheels.
Reply:Originally Posted by PFD402Thats true. I did like the drive-thru of the shop when I was looking at it. Yeah, I need to add casters to my table. It does not have them currently.
Reply:Originally Posted by larpheadHere is what I did to mine. Keeps it stable when in use but let me easily move it around if I need to. http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...ble&highlight=One idea I have seen on here that I really liked for the band saw. It was 20 foot stick storage under the infeed rollers. Maybe something like that along the long wall opposite of the office?
Reply:Are the walls high enough for shelving/racks to store the steel on? Getting that stuf off the floor, out of the way and still visible makes life much easier.Be wary of The Numbers: Figures don't lie,. but liars can figure.Welders:2008 Lincoln 140 GMAW&FCAW2012 HF 165 'toy' GTAW&SMAW1970's Cobbled together O/A