Some quick pics. I have a more or less functional cut and assemble station (for wood) at the lower shop. Pic as I locked up this evening.



Quite a few of the stationary power tools have been placed in position. Hard to get a real bird's eye view of the layout. This will do for a start. I expect to find some part of the plan to require adjustment, but this seems logical to my experience.

I did not have the luxury of a step by step occupation. I had to move everything into the buildings, and THEN attempt to build, alter, and fit out the spaces AROUND the items. I would have needed another 50% of floor space I never intended to use; in order to stuff the tools and machines out of the way. Since every operation expands to fill any available space, I need every cubic foot I've acquired.

Despite all efforts, most items have now been handled at least four times. Move to load, move to unload, shuffle to gain space to work, move to finally place in desired position. It is an exhausting process.

Quite a few things are now snapping into place. Some of the tools and maintenance choices are proving themselves worthy. The tractor was worth every penny. As was the chipper. Both are actually stress relief tools as well. I'm preparing the grounds so that things will be easier to maintain. I am finding that I feel better down here. Thanks for reading.

Gary



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/30/2012 02:38AM by barnespneumatic.

Looks organized, I see light at the other end of the tunnel.

Lon

i would say that you must be Very Happy NOT to be still in MD right about now. Good to hear that you are feeling better with that climate. Also the Shop's are coming together nicely. Looking like a Nice Place to Work!

hey maybe you're taking resumes are applications it does look like a really nice place to work and I was thinking about moving to Florida hey does anybody know what the minimum wages in Florida ?

Thanks
Kurt

I hear they have an employee cafeteria.

BTW, Kurt

Here is the labor rate table for Barnes Pneumatic:

Labor Rates
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Basic rate $50 per hour

If you watch $75 per hour

If you help $100 per hour




Lon



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 10/30/2012 05:23PM by Bigbore.

And if you "suggest" ... $250/hr. ;?$



Getting up there in the cheap lawyer bracket now!!! Whoopie!

I am not sure but think questions are double but i make a mean pot o coffee

Thanks
Kurt

Don't be fooled. Gary still pays the elves in cookies, you know.

Hey, I'd work for cookies. Long as there 'Home Made', by Kelly. Not to disparage you Gary, but i would think the metal filings in the dough would not be especially tasty.!

very very nice place to working... very nice Gray