University workshop

[Ed Sutton]

Dust collection and air cleaning systems. Separate room for woodworking 
tools if possible.
Windows! Working in a submarine is depressing. Natural light from at least
two sides of the room is best.
Ed Sutton

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>From: "Loren Buntemeyer" <lorbunt@ukans.edu>
>To: <caut@ptg.org>
>Subject: University workshop
>Date: Sat, Jan 5, 2002, 9:26 PM
>

> 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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