workshop plans

[hugh bradley]

I am planning to build/have built a shed (studio for the purposes of the family)and have been looking for ideas for layout and facilities .Is anyone able to put me on to some good ideas ?
I propose to use the shed for general home maintenance and to do some hobby woodwork and turning

[DarrylF]

There are some fairly good ideas at http://www.woodmagazine.com/default.sph/wcontent_user.class?FNC=category__Asection_html___7___40

Other than that it's pretty basic stuff - as much natural light as possible, as much room as possible, light coloured walls, good insualtion, good ventilation, good lighting, and don't fix anything in stone - allow for changes in purpose & contents of any workshop.

[DaveInOz]

This mag is still on the shelves in Melbourne
http://www.taunton.com/store/media/fw_back_160.jpg

or online at
http://www.taunton.com/store/pages/fw_toc_160.asp
This site also has a list of books related to workshop layout, so you know what to look for at the library

I haven't read it but it looks like it might help

[soundman]

The magazine mentioned I think is a good start.

"The workshop book" by scott landis is pretty good also.

unfortunately most of the articles seem to infer that you design a workshop & all is then wonderfull.

The layout in my current workshop has had 5 major changes in seven years as varoius equipment comes & goes.

I recon you have to plan but don't make things too permanent because your are bound to want to change the lay out.


stay flexible
cheers

[JackoH]

Hugh. I recently moved house and was faced with this huge garage/shed into which I had to distribute my mostly woodturning machinery. 2 lathes a bandsaw Triton router table etc.
Coming as I did from a very crowded mini-shed with powerboards and extension leads all over,I found this rather daunting.
So at the start I just placed it all where I thought it would be most efficient and convenient to work with,and in relation to the power points, windows, lighting etc.
As I started to work it soon became apparent where everything really fitted. This resulted in several bits being moved around until I was satisfied with the result. I also had quite a bit of advice from 'er indoors (yes she is allowed in the shed, as long as she does'nt touch anything!).
So my advice is; Don't bolt anything down or bolt things to walls etc. until you have spent several hours working/playing in your new shed. Good Luck & enjoy it.
;)