Enclosed the lean to. Need some machine shop layout tips!

[poppinjohnnies]

I had the 15’ x 32’ lean to enclosed so I can move my mill, lathes and some other metalwork tools out of the main shop space. I have a couple of layout ideas, but I’m open to suggestions. Here’s the legend: mill, lathe, small lathe, band saw, grinder, workbench, phase converter, drill press.


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[nadogail]

What I don't see is your hoist to move things in around the shop.

A simple bridge crane will make it easier to load those cannons onto the lathe.

 

[poppinjohnnies]

What I don't see is your hoist to move things in around the shop.

A simple bridge crane will make it easier to load those cannons onto the lathe.

[emoji23]. I’d love to build a cannon! I have a cherry picker and a small forklift.


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[larry_g]

I went to great lengths to keep any abrasive machines away from my machining tools. Small bits of abrasive will soon do in your ways. That said I located my two lathes next to each other with a tool box in between to store common/shared lathe tools. I also have a table right there to hold parts, and other items that are temporarily in the area. I also have a work bench near the Mill for the same reason. The work bench has a vise for holding parts being deburred and other bench work.

You can see pictures in my build below.

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[sberry]

I also deal with a bit of grinding. Its something I watch new guys do here and nip it in the bud. I been grinding and doing hand held grinding a long time and its a lot like a torch. I dont have to blow fire,,, or grinding debris absolutely everywhere. I am aware. This was a real mess, so was plasma. I have a catch box for cutting and for the chop saw.

 

[bdbecker]

For a small, one person work area, being able to overlap footprints is a good way to make the most out of your space. The first layout with the workbench in the middle, the lathe against the wall, and the mill in the corner is great for a one man shop where space is limited because the floor space in front of the machines serves multiple purposes - machine access, walkway, and workbench access. The second layout is something you'd see in a multiple person shop because it dedicates space to the equipment, reducing the chance of people having to occupy the same space. It doesn't use space as efficiently, but in a production shop, it'd safer and more effective.

In the end, you have to do what feels right to you. Maybe even tape out the layout on the floor using masking tape to get an idea of what it would feel like.