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In a message dated 1/5/02 7:23:13 PM Central Standard Time, lorbunt@ukans.edu 
writes:


> 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
> 
> 
> 
> 

Loren

Even if you think you want 1200 feet, can you get it? Instead of looking to 
see what you need, find out what's available, and modify your needs. I was 
given a 625 feet teaching studio. It has a big window, on the ground floor, 
near an outside door. As I mentioned, I haven't rebuilt any pianos in here 
yet, but there is enough room to do that. Maybe not a 9', but then we only 
have 3 of them, and at this point, there is no need to rebuild them. 

One of the things you learn to do in a smaller space is condense, and do more 
with less. You want 6 8x5 work benches. I have a 5x3 foot bench, and a 12x3 
foot bench, and I seem to be doing OK. I also have a 2x4' portable cart, 
(made by Rubbermaid), on which I carry my grand actions, which I also use as 
a work bench. The drill press, the portable table saw, the grinder, the disc 
and band sanders, the portable air compressor, are all stored underneath the 
work bench. There is also a storage cabinet under the work bench. 

In other words, yes, if I was given more space I could probably utilize it. 
But I only have 625 square feet, so I do the best with what I have. If there 
is a need to for more space to rebuild that 9' piano, I would tell the 
department chair I cannot do the work in my space. Then we'll go from there. 
(perhaps rent outside space, or sub contract the work out.)

I hope this helps.

Wim 
U. of Alabama

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