MIKWoodworking Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 What do you guys think of this layout? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatworks Today Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Am I reading this correctly that the shop is 20' wide? Or more specifically each square is 1'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKWoodworking Posted January 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Yes this is a basement shop and the basement is 20' by 45' and about 20' by 35' is the actual shop space. This is the floor level of the business building the rest of the basement is the lobby, second level is showroom and the top floor is office space and a finishing room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKWoodworking Posted January 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Each square is one square foot, this is the grizzly shop planner software. All the machines are to scale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatworks Today Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Still looking the plan over, but the first thing that stood out to me is that the distance behind the table saw is too little. Looks to be @5'. IMO you should have closer to 10'. In my shop I commonly run 8-10' stock through the saw. Youll need to have the length of the longest stock you'll be working with plus an extra foot (minimum) on each end.... What if you turned the saw 90 degrees, omitted both work benches and the clamping table, combined the outfeed table and assembly table but made it longer so that the one table could serve all purposes? When things get tight at my place that's the setup I use and it works pretty well. I like being able to have access to 3 sides of the work bench and it's wide enough to accommodate multiple projects at the same time. I think mine is roughly 3' x 7'.. Although a 4x8 would be nice It's nice to have dedicated spots for each task, but sometimes room forces multiple uses for an area... I'll keep looking at it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKWoodworking Posted January 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 I was not worried about bug stock like plywood for the table saw, because of the panel saw, I might move it 90 Degrees I like that Idea. I need the 2 Benches because I am going to be teaching small classes in that space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKWoodworking Posted January 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 big stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatworks Today Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 I understand with the panel saw; do you ever use lumber (boards) that are full length? I guess that was my concern... The added tables make sense if you'll be having classes.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKWoodworking Posted January 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 I am trying to rearrange. I might to get a few extra feet, use the assembly table as the outfeed table Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKWoodworking Posted January 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 The miter saw table will also be at the same height and the table saw is on wheels, along with almost all the tools so I can turn it to accommodate longer stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatworks Today Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 K, need to make dinner.. I'll keep looking at this. How many people / students do you anticipate working there at any given time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKWoodworking Posted January 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Here is the second plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKWoodworking Posted January 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 workers up to 3 and Students 6-8 Max, mostly basic power tool and hand tool classes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKWoodworking Posted January 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Lots of portable power tool work for the classes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKWoodworking Posted January 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Plan #3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKWoodworking Posted January 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 I think I am favoring The third one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatworks Today Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 My general rule of thumb is that any tool that you pass material through (table saw, planer, jointer, etc) need to have a minimum of 8' behind, and in front of the tool (and that's assuming that you'll never need to work with material longer than 8') Another thing to keep in mind is work flow (making sure people can work, move from one station to the next while carrying their project without bumping into one another.) Typically 5-6' walkways.. It's a little different if you're working by yourself, but added bodies tend to fill space very quickly.. I'm sure you've thought all this through, and I'm taking stabs in the dark without knowing for sure how the classes are structured or what's kind of projects you'll be doing... Just throwing initial impressions out there Would be curious to find out a little more!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 I'm thinking the third layout - same reasons as Boatworks - ripping longer stock. Maybe relocate the clamping table between the assembly table and the drum sander and bring the table saw back a little? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKWoodworking Posted January 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 The Obstacles are in the other part of the basement, like the water heater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKWoodworking Posted January 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Everything is on wheels so I can move the saw back if I have to, or move the drum sander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKWoodworking Posted January 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Here is the Dust Collection, Electric, and Compressed Air Plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 The Obstacles are in the other part of the basement, like the water heater Heater schmeter....throw it out!!! "Honey....I made a change in the basement...it will save us money" On the outfeed, it looks like you have about 10 or 11 feet from the TS to the wall and the infeed can go over the #6 clamping table.. Probably plenty of room on both ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKWoodworking Posted January 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 This is a separate building just for the business, so I could get by with that. And I think since I changed it to the table saw that way I think the infeed and outfeed should be fine. Any other things you noticed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMadson Custom Wood Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 I've gotta ask a question... I've been doing professional woodworking for the last 7 years and I have a fraction of the tools you show in the layout. Forgive me if I'm being too bold, but how does a 17 yr old have that many tools? I'm jealous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Nothing else that I see...looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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