University Techs, Is this request oversized? The following is a minimum estimate of square feet needed for safe working conditions in our piano shop. A working space of two feet was calculated around work benches, power tools, and cabinets. 6 work benches regulating key repairing action repair mobile bench buffer, grinder and vice all purpose 8' by 5' =240 sq. ft. drill press 36 sq. ft. saw equipment 36 sq. ft. belt-disk sander 20 sq. ft. air compressor 6' sq. ft. storage cabinets for tools, parts etc. 15 cabinets 3' by 4' =180 sq. ft. shelving for action & piano parts 8' by 7' =56 sq. ft. office area 150 sq. ft. piano repair space 9' foot piano needs 468 sq. ft. 13' by 9' times 4 two plate spaces for (turning over plate) one space for piano one piano space for equipment used total sq. ft. 1192 This does not include space needed for equipment such as sawhorses, hydraulic piano lift, dollies, piano storage, etc. Criticism is definitely welcome. Play ADMINISTRATOR!! I usually have two student helpers. Is there anything I need to add? Loren Buntemeyer RPT University of Kansas
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