I need to get together a list of requirements for our space to get to Tom. It would be very helpful to know what you guys all want/need from the space. Some stuff may seem obvious to some of us, but Tom doesn't have the same context so we should be as explicit as possible.
Following is a list of equipment I would be likely to house or use there. These are approximately in order of importance.
- computer(s)
- oscilloscope
- soldering iron
- dremel/roto-tool
- mini-drill press
- scroll saw
- sewing machine
- random orbit sander
- full size drill press
- circular saw/chop saw
- table saw
I would also like to have an area where I could paint or varnish without suffocating, a water supply suitable for filling or washing something about the size of a 5gal bucket (this can be outside), and a comfortable place sit and relax.
I agree. I will be bringing the list with the input I got on Tues to the mtg tonight. I would like to send this off tomorrow.
I agree with this list.
I think it covers everything we want to do, and no-one else has chimed in ;P (and by covers everything, I mean, everything that has special needs. Lots of other stuff can be supported w/in this context.)
It definitely makes us sound more industrial than commercial, we should be careful how we phrase things while remaining honest.
We should clean this up and get it to the real estate guy ASAP though.
Since I feel as if I'm the one with the "wierd" requirements.
Here's a list of projects/tools that I plan to work on/with, and a synopsis of problems that must be dealt with.
1) Full sized kitchen oven for plastic molding (Stink/Heat/Burns/Ventilation)
~This is for heating plastic, it may stink, and it will certainly cause some heating of the space when in use. The heat is more a concern when we're cranking all available cooling sources for 4 weeks in the summer. Additionally, vaccuum forming must involve a vaccuum, which will likely be a shop vac.
2) Table Saw/Router/Generic wood/metalworking equip (Noise/Dust/Amputation)
~The noise from this generally comes in short bursts, but even when you cut something wrong, you make a lot of dust. There's a certain amount of abatement that can come from having a shopvac on hand (which adds to the noise, but reduces dust), and some clever plastic sheets, but it will creep into cleaner areas at some point.
3) Molten Metal Casting/Small Foundry (Heat/Low Stink/Burns/Ventilation)
~This project requires an electrical outlet, some ceramic tiles (to protect surfaces from burns), and a lot of care. This is one of the few things I take great precautions with, because molten tin/antimony/lead (Yes, Lead... just don't drink it, you'll be fine) burns like a mo-faux. Additionally, it flies and burns when it meets any kind of water.
4) Glass Cutting (Broken Glass/water supply and drainage)
~This project uses about a half gallon of water per glass. Some can be reclaimed. I wouldn't want to do this in a communal sink because sometimes there are spectacular failures (not often, but I'm a novice, it can go badly). This is an easier project than the previous three, but I don't want to be pouring boiling/cold water in a carpeted area, and I don't want to grind a glass cutter into a bottle if I can't be sure that the dust is going someplace safe.
5) Sandblasting (Noise/Dust)
~Any Air compressor is going to get shouty sometimes, regardless of the capacity. Additionally, no blasting booth is perfect, there will be dust. for drawbacks, see item 2.
6)Laser/Rotary cutter/vinyl cutting (space for assembly/Noise/Dust/Ventilation/horrible fleshwounds)
~It is my opinion that these projects are all 80% similar, with the big difference being that the cutting implement changes. Building a 3 axis platform will cause lots of wood, metal, and plastic bits all over. There will then be a lot of quiet soldering. Finally, after much cussing, there will be a machine that makes its own dust, noise, and possible burn/blinding hazards. I'll want to be using this once it exists.
Lesser projects:
Painting miniatures
~I've managed to do this in very small spaces with no incident, and can continue that streak. The paint is non toxic (and non-delicious).
Game Development
~ A fancy title for daydreaming and referencing tomes of nerdly lore. This is something that requires a chair and a writing surface
Internet accessable computing.
~Can't do anything without the internet these days.