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Re: Tips for setting up a 2nd neon shop
Posted By: SVP Neon Equipment In Response To: Tips for setting up a 2nd neon shop (Bob)
Date: Tuesday, 7 May 2013, at 11:00 a.m.
> I'm looking at moving locations and I think
> I have enough equipment to get my 2nd shop
> up and running before shutting down my
> current one, that way I won't have any down
> time.> The problem is, I didn't set up my first
> shop. It's the only shop I know so naturally
> I would set it up pretty much identical. The
> thing I don't like about this is that I'm
> sure there's better ways of doing things but
> I'm just not informed.> Looking for any resources, links, pictures,
> etc. that has good ideas for table &
> torch layout, blower location, gas & air
> routing. Pretty much anything. It's not like
> there's a few shops in town that I could
> look at and information for this stuff is
> getting kind of scarce.> The space is only 25'x15' but has a lot
> taller ceilings than I currently have.
> Obviously I need to utilize the space as
> efficiently as possible.> I'm probably leaving out important
> information but I needed a place to start.
> The thought of taking this on is a bit
> overwhelming.> Thanks for any help.
Various books have different takes on shop set-up. That would be a good starting point.
After 20 years in the same location, try moving 4,000 sq. ft. of various equipment and inventory into 2,700 sq. ft. and do much of it by yourself. That is what "overwhelming " is.
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