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   * Welding needs ventilation so either next to the roller shutter or fit the welding extractor we have in storage.   * Welding needs ventilation so either next to the roller shutter or fit the welding extractor we have in storage.
   * Old woodshop has the mezzanine supports which have Intumescent paint. Hotworks might damage the paint.   * Old woodshop has the mezzanine supports which have Intumescent paint. Hotworks might damage the paint.
-  * The welder needs a 16A supply which we have by the shutter (plus another in the woodshop which was installed for the jointer).+  * The welder needs a 16A supply which we have by the shutter (plus another in the old woodshop which was installed for the jointer).
   * Wall behind the current wooden metalshop bench has a removable lower panel for access to the laser room   * Wall behind the current wooden metalshop bench has a removable lower panel for access to the laser room
  
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    * Welding in an area where there is no chance anyone will accidentally enter. The current layout is not ideal.    * Welding in an area where there is no chance anyone will accidentally enter. The current layout is not ideal.
 +   * Grinding should be available even when welding is being done
    * Lathe in a position where workpieces that protrude a long way out of the left side will not cause a hazzard    * Lathe in a position where workpieces that protrude a long way out of the left side will not cause a hazzard
    * Group machines that are commonly used together    * Group machines that are commonly used together
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    * Workbenches in the centre of the room (following the woodshop layout)    * Workbenches in the centre of the room (following the woodshop layout)
  
-=== General Usage === 
- 
-There is a strong opinion that this is a metalshop and not a garage. Although some tools are provided for working on bicycles and motor vehicles, the intention is that any work is done outside. 
  
 === Categories === === Categories ===
  
  
-^ Category                      ^ Existing        ^ Planned                    ^                             +^ Category                      ^ Existing        ^ Planned                    ^                                               
-| Cutting/machining/drilling    | Yes             | Yes                        |                             +| Cutting/machining/drilling    | Yes             | Yes                        |                                               
-| Welding                       | Yes             | Yes                        | Hotworks                    +| Welding                       | Yes             | Yes                        | Hotworks                                      
-| Grinding                      | Yes             | Yes                        | Hotworks                    +| Grinding                      | Yes             | Yes                        | Hotworks                                      
-| Sand blasting                 | Yes             | TBD                        |                             +| Sand blasting                 | Yes             | TBD                        |                                               
-| Paint shop                    | No              | TBD                        | Unlikely to fit in space.   +| Paint shop                    | No              | TBD                        | Unlikely to fit in space.                     
-| CNC                           | No              | Yes                        |                             +| CNC                           | No              | Yes                        |                                               
-| Bicycle maintenance           | Yes             | Yes?                       | Needs discussion            +| Bicycle maintenance           | Yes             | Yes?                       | Needs discussion                              
-| Vehicle maintenance           | No              | No                         | Provide tools only          |+| Vehicle maintenance           | No              | No                         | Provide tools only. "Metalshop not a garage"  |
  
 === Possible New Equipment === === Possible New Equipment ===
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   * The metal CNC will be in the metalshop   * The metal CNC will be in the metalshop
   * We will move the lathe.   * We will move the lathe.
 +
 +=== Questions ===
 +
 +  * The area by the roller shutter is generally less warm tha other areas. Does this make it unsuitable for operations such as CNC which involves a lot of sitting and watching?
 +  * The roller shutter is the only entrance for large objects, but how large?
  
 === Floorplan === === Floorplan ===
-Several options. So far the conly complete proposal is:+Several options. So far the only complete proposal is:
 [[https://bristolhackspace.discourse.group/t/metal-workshop-expansion-planning/3925/37]] [[https://bristolhackspace.discourse.group/t/metal-workshop-expansion-planning/3925/37]]
  
 +Other possibilities:
 +  - Move the welding area to the far end of the old woodshop, making use of the extractor. 
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