[TheForge] Small shop questions

[Chuck Robinson]

Hey Andy,
Look on the photo access site in shop pics, page 3, the last 3 pics.
I've been working in this shop for 6 years now.
The cupola hole is about 8 ' in diameter. the shop diameter is 36'.
I built it to maximize building strength, air exchange and versatility in a
warm environment.
If I was building it in a colder area, I would add louver panels in the
cupola opening to control the air flow.
I think it is more efficient than a square or rectangular shop. And the Jib
crane will reach every square foot of the floor space, so no need to build
carts or put wheels on the equipment to move it.
My only regret is that I made the walls 10 ' tall instead of 12' and I
didn't make the overhang larger.
Chuck
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andy Vida" <osan at netlabs.net>
To: "Sponsored by ABANA" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 4:03 PM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] Small shop questions


>
>
> Chuck Robinson wrote:
> >
> > Recommend a circular "Yurt "style building.
>
> I'm big on yurts.  My ancestors lived in them. :)
> But in this case I am not convinced it would be an
> optimal solution because circular spaces are not as
> efficient as rectangular ones, area for area, and I
> may be wrong, but I think that a 300 sq. ft. shop
> probably needs to be as efficient as possible in
> space utilization.  If it was to be a 100' diametet
> building, I'd definitely be in favor of this idea.
>
> > with a jib crane centrally located .
>
> Nice touch.
>
> > 12' walls (no trusses). 6' cupola to vent exhaust gasses
>
> That's a hell of a hole.  I take it you would have a
> means of choking it for wintertime use, no?
>
> > The rafters can overhang the outside of the building walls to provide
> > external cover for outside storage and an air compressor.
> > Put 2" pvc schedule 40 pipe from outer walls to a centrally located
riser
> > pipe in floor before pouring concrete. Use them for electrical, gas,
> > compressed air and water lines.
>
> Great way to go.
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