At 02:13 PM 6/29/97 -0500, you wrote: >List, > Any ideas on parts and small item storage? > Do you recommend a peg-board system on the wall for hand tools, >rather than shelving? Avery - I find pegboard very useful for frequently used tools, but in general I would keep as much as possible in some kind of enclosure to help maintain minimum dust levels. Tuning pins, piano wire and bass strings should be in a controled climate (humidity control). I use a series of Akro-Mills storage bins with different size drawers for much of the small patts inv. Materials taking up more space like bushing cloth, keybuttons, keytops, etc. go in plastic bins (Rubbermaid) on shelves. (labeled of course). Screws and the like are in their boxes in corrugated bin boxes on steel shelves vertically spaced apart only wide enough to capture the tail of the bin box so that it will not fall out when pulled forward. I pretend also that this reduces the tendency to collect dust. > Right now, my new shop is basically a decent size room with a sink >in one corner. You may have already described your new facility in detail, in which case I'd appreciate it if you would tell me where to look, but if not, can you describe the size, layout, lighting, air system, dust control system, machinery, and other pertenent info. If you think this is not of general interest you could post me directly. I am asking because I have learned, belatedly that I may have the opportunity/burden of relocating my shop, and would like to have the benefit of other people's experience or thoughts. Good luck ----------------------------------------- David Skolnik Manhattan School Of Music dskolnik@msmnyc.edu 212-749-2802 Ext. 455
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