From: (GreenPilot)
Date: 6/30/2004 3:43 PM Central Daylight Time
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I have a 20'x20' shop that I am remodeling and am seeking suggestions
for an optimum layout for building. Currently it is wired basically,
and I know I (read electrician) will adding a plurality of shop lights
and higher voltage outlets. Other than that, what else should I
consider?

I will be building with aluminum (no composites) so temperature, other
than my personal comfort, won't be an issue.

Should I just build a big workbench down one side, put tools on
another, put a compressor outside, and leave the floor space for
building?

TIA.

The bench should be in or near the middle or far enough from a wall so you can
work from both sides. The compressor is more prone to corrosion if outside.

A rolling tool box as well as shelves and pegboards on a wall should suffice.
The tools only have to be easily reached, not in the way. A rolling tool box
also has the advantage of having a flat top so you lay tools and parts out and
handy.

If I were me I'd walk around the open floor trying to visualize the best layout
for YOU.

Resiliant floor matts near your bench will make standing for long periods
easier.

You are going to make a mess so however you lay your shop out think of ways to
make clean up as simple as possible.

Good luck with your project.

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired