Think about the floor, standing on concrete isn't very comfortable for long. We've got horse trailer mats at Bikechain and similar rubber mats at Bike Pirates but there are lots of different systems for making floors more comfortable.

On Thu, Feb 7, 2019 at 8:23 PM Ulick O'Beirne <ulickobeirne@gmail.com> wrote:
Hey guys,

Building from the ground up here in Clonakilty.

As part of a much larger arts centre application I'm writing a part of the project to have a very strong repair workshop element, led by the community bike shop (rarr!). So the bike workshop could be the beating heart of a much larger busy space, managing a tool library, welding space, paint spraying space.

The space would need to be really fit for purpose (firstly as a learning bike workshop suited for subscribers, volunteers, workshop participants). These are the design considerations I've been thinking about, and also a rough drawing I did of this kind of set up with ideas I've practised in my own limited workshop design and layout experience; stuff I've learned from reading design books ({Pattern Language- I love you), and loads of considerate tips I gleaned from reading your wonderful posts.

With the following considerations in place (below) could you add anything or offer advise? Much appreciated. i love to read this thread. Ulick

PROPOSED MODEL FOR WORKSHOP ON THE SITE 

- Master bench ELEVATED (specialised more expensive tools located and stored here. Space is also separated by a low partition, but one using that station has a clear line of sight right across workshop. 

- space for a blackboard/screen/ projector

- 6- 8 workstations. more multi-use benches (1. washer station, wood section)

-Fold away workshop (PRESSES/ CUPBOARDS/ COASTERS)

- Lighting and electricity needs

- Bench needs. i used scaffolding planks covered with 1/4" ply top on my last bike bench and I'm happy enough. Different benches of different heights.

- Power needs: possibly accommodating a medium arc and a tig welding station (safely separated from bike workshop/ classroom)


- Welding and forge (?) station

- what do i do with grease and oil stains?

- Storage needs (bikes, tools, parts possible to be all shuttered away so that the workshop is multifunctional

- access needs (wheelchairs, physical disabilities,loading in, shop access from street)

- Power input needs (voltage, power outputs/ plugs (where/ how many?

- Water needs (plumbing, sinks, etc)

- Risk assessments, safety statement

- lighting (I was thinking LED Strips over benches, then some more ambient light, invite in natural light where possible

- heating and ventilation needs

 

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