[General] proposal for space utilization at the shop

[Jeff Cotten]

I''ll try to draw my idea out on the table tonight, I'm envisioning a
bookcase at the edge of the loft that swings back to allow entry.

The bookcase would be elevated up off the ground enough to have a floor
rails that a metal ladder could slide out and down from, extending the
ladder down to the first floor.

There's frequently used tools that really belong at a bench\table more than
they do on a shelf, such as oscilloscopes, soldering stations, and an
embedded development station.  By having a dedicated working area the
electronics people can easily share resources simultaneously.  Another added
benefit would be not spending 1/2 of the working time setting up and
breaking down equipment, and more focusing on development.



On Fri, May 15, 2009 at 3:54 PM, strages <strages at gmail.com> wrote:

> At least for the time being the lounge area above the loft is actually not
> that bad with a fan up there.  There's no air conditioning anywhere, so
> there's not much more we can do about this.  I like the idea of it being up
> and away from people working to cut down on distractions from those being
> productive.
>
> As far as the library, I'd like to do something like the nun used to have,
> but I'm at a loss for what to do and/or how to do it.
>
> Why the need for dedicated electronics prototyping space?  The tables are
> very large.
>
> Raymond
>
>
> On Fri, May 15, 2009 at 3:46 PM, Jeff Cotten <omegix at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> Most of this sounds like something I could get on board with.
>>
>> There's a significant temperature difference in the lofted areas.
>> I think the current junk room off to the side of the main open area could
>> be turned into a lounging area.
>> Just an idea, I have no preference on this, I'm not a big lounger.
>>
>> I would love to see the lofted area above the white shelves turned into a
>> library with an obscure entry, in the spirit of what was done at the Burning
>> Nun.  If anyone else is interested in this, I'd love to have a sit down to
>> bounce some ideas off each other before we start constructing the staircase
>> (which may have to pass city inspection).
>>
>> What's the info on the four tables?  I'd like to see a dedicated area for
>> electronics prototyping (soldering, breadboarding, signal analysis, etc).
>> Can we dedicate a table for this?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>  On Fri, May 15, 2009 at 3:08 PM, strages <strages at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>>  I believe everyone unanimously agrees that the lobby( where you first
>>> come into) is to be used as the kitchen.  The bathroom of course will remain
>>> as such and there are thoughts of turning the room next to it into a
>>> shower.  This is contingent on the plumbing being fixed and some water
>>> proofing.  The under-stairs closet should become a pantry.  Matt R. will
>>> likely be using the large rack at the shop as the new "server room".   Large
>>> area present upon leaving the lobby will be the predominant work/learning
>>> area.  It will remain mostly clear except for 4 large work tables and large
>>> active projects in need of space.  I propose the rack(server room) be placed
>>> next to the stairs or in between the two( newly escapable!) windows.  The
>>> loft space above the kitchen will be general chill out space, used for
>>> hanging out more so than working on projects.  It is in need of lighting.
>>> Tools( in general) will reside in the space next to the garage door opposite
>>> the storage room.  Wood working and welding will occur in the space in front
>>> of the garage door( preferably with it open) or outside.  The shelves in the
>>> storage room will be arranged with non-electronic supplies to the left and
>>> electronics in the middle "devolving" into electronic components to the far
>>> right.  Stairs will be built to the immediate right next to the entrance of
>>> the storage room for access to the loft.  This loft will be our library
>>> space containing bookshelves a table in the center and a few chairs.
>>> Railing will be installed on this loft same as the one above the kitchen.
>>> The room off the main area will likely be used for storing items such as the
>>> engraver, plotter, computer cart, etc for use either in that room or to be
>>> brought out into the main area and returned when not in use.
>>>
>>> This is only a proposal and if anyone has any other ideas for space
>>> utilization, feel free to chime in.  I've given this a lot of thought and
>>> bounced it off a few board members who didn't seem to have any qualms with
>>> it.
>>>
>>> Raymond
>>>
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