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I would like some suggestions on layout/design/machine placement in a 'new' shop.
What I have is a "Barndominium" style house (Metal building with 3bdrm 'apartment' inside and 30x25 shop space). The shop area is currently one big space with four walls around the perimeter. This currently has all my tools inside in various states of use. I currently have both wood and metal shop tools in one space. My plan is to build a wall dividing the space into 2 separate spaces, one for wood and general shop work, and one for metal working machines. I want to keep the wood dust and clutter out of the 'machine shop'.
What I am considering is a 'machine shop' area of 10x25, leaving a wood shop/general repair area of 20x25
My tools consist of a Hobart TIG welder, abrasive cut off saw, bench grinder, bench mounted belt sander, 10" cabinet table saw, 10" contractor table saw, 12" radial arm saw, 2-10"chop saw (wood), 12" drill press.
I have recently found a package deal from some distant family and bought 2 lathes. A 12" Logan turret lathe, and a 16" South Bend tool room lathe. I would like at some point to add a milling machine to the shop.
My thought was to put the lathes, mill (when I get one), bench grinder and Drill Press in the new machine shop space. I also will add cabinets and assembly tables.
The outer shop space will have the wood working tools and the welder is positioned by the door so that I can use the floor space of the shop or the welding table, or run the leads outside of needed.
My question is this; Is there any recommended layout for a machine area? Any recommended space requirements, or nice to have space? Should lathes be set against the wall or across the open space of the floor (free standing)? Basically I am looking for suggestions because once I build in the wall and move the machines, I'm likely gonna leave it as is.
Thanks, all suggestions welcome.
What I have is a "Barndominium" style house (Metal building with 3bdrm 'apartment' inside and 30x25 shop space). The shop area is currently one big space with four walls around the perimeter. This currently has all my tools inside in various states of use. I currently have both wood and metal shop tools in one space. My plan is to build a wall dividing the space into 2 separate spaces, one for wood and general shop work, and one for metal working machines. I want to keep the wood dust and clutter out of the 'machine shop'.
What I am considering is a 'machine shop' area of 10x25, leaving a wood shop/general repair area of 20x25
My tools consist of a Hobart TIG welder, abrasive cut off saw, bench grinder, bench mounted belt sander, 10" cabinet table saw, 10" contractor table saw, 12" radial arm saw, 2-10"chop saw (wood), 12" drill press.
I have recently found a package deal from some distant family and bought 2 lathes. A 12" Logan turret lathe, and a 16" South Bend tool room lathe. I would like at some point to add a milling machine to the shop.
My thought was to put the lathes, mill (when I get one), bench grinder and Drill Press in the new machine shop space. I also will add cabinets and assembly tables.
The outer shop space will have the wood working tools and the welder is positioned by the door so that I can use the floor space of the shop or the welding table, or run the leads outside of needed.
My question is this; Is there any recommended layout for a machine area? Any recommended space requirements, or nice to have space? Should lathes be set against the wall or across the open space of the floor (free standing)? Basically I am looking for suggestions because once I build in the wall and move the machines, I'm likely gonna leave it as is.
Thanks, all suggestions welcome.