Budget
A good place to start the requirements off with would be with a budget. Unfortunately, I
don’t really have one in mind at the moment so I am placing the cart before the horse
a bit. Funds for this project are certainly limited, I just haven’t come up with a
number as of yet. I plan to do some work-ups with core and optional construction costs and
see what I can get comfortable with from there. Requirements / Desires
When I began this process I had a rough idea of what I would like to have. I have always
found it beneficial to write these items down as they tend to bring up other issues that
need to be resolved or otherwise work themselves into part of the requirements. Listed
below are some high-level requirements or nice-to-haves for my shop. If (or more likely
“when”) it comes down to paring costs, these can be revisited, a list like this
helps to see the impact of any cost cutting.
As requirements and ideas change, I will update these pages, the
next update will probably include structure and machine placement drawings. Reader
feedback would be most appreciated.
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Structure
High ceilings
White walls with French cleat system
Aesthetic design, suitable for viewing from street
Insulated very well to reduce heating cost
Security system (of some sort)
At least three times the free area of current shop (83' x 3 = 250')
Two 9' garage doors and one entry door
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Electrical
Separate electrical service
20a 110v outlets on 4 circuits min
20a 220v outlets on 2 circuits min
Security alarm of some sort
Utility service tunnel to house
Dedicated circuits for major tools. (Not listed in elec. Req. Above)
Conduit on walls if sips used
Outlets at benches
Intercom with flasher
Phone line with flasher
Open door indicator in house
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Tools
Hammer B3 tablesaw / shaper
Ridgid saw (for dado, convenience, etc.)
2 work benches
12' of counter top
Jointer
Planer
Edge sander
Drill press / mill
Bandsaw
Woodrat
Thickness sander (pull out acceptable)
Legacy mill (walk-up ready not required)
Mitersaw, 12" compound
MFT ? (walk up ready required?)
Sink
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Workflow
No major machine movement (saws, shaper, bandsaw, jointer,
planer, drill) required prior to use
Separate machine and bench areas for optional wood floor around benches.
Sacrificial table surface (counter top) for "drop-off" items
Free area near garage door with pad for work expansion.
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Compressed Air
In separate enclosure to reduce noise
1" pipe for main run, sloped to drain water
Multiple outlets next to common usage points and pad area.
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Storage
Some sheet goods in a rack close to saw
Project lumber in side accessible racks
Small parts behind doors to keep dust out
Lumber stored in dry space. Does not have to be directly assessable from shop or even in
same structure
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HVAC
Heat, in slab, electric. Leave extra circuit or two in manifold
for expansion.
Cooling, small window unit (or dehumidifier?)
Ceiling fans, wall mounted speed controls
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Lighting
At least as well lit as current shop
Night light of some sort
Exterior spot lights on separate circuit(s)
Windows for natural light on benches
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Dust Collection
In separate enclosure to reduce noise
Port placement so as to not interfere with alternate layouts
Switch or remote activated main DC system
Easy to empty chips Overflow alarms?
Tool activated shop vac system with cyclone Air cleaner(s).
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