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Revision as of 09:22, 18 May 2009

Proposed Organization of Areas

Lobby with front door

• This will be used like a kitchen.
• Proposed:
  • Convert corner closet to a shower
  • Use the pantry as such
    • Where would the servers go then? --Brimstone 09:12, 18 May 2009 (CDT)

Large common area

• Proposed:
  • Predominant work and learning area. It will remain mostly clear except for 4 large work tables and large active projects in need of space.
  • A table dedicated for electronics work. --Omegix 15 May 2009 (CDT)
    • Could this be done with an electronics cart that moved to any table/station? --Brimstone 09:17, 18 May 2009 (CDT)

Kitchen Loft

• Proposed:
  • General chill out space, used for hanging out more so than working on projects. It is in need of lighting.
  • Something to move air, maybe permanent box fans? --Brimstone 09:17, 18 May 2009 (CDT)
  • Bit of wood attached to staircase to hold back any scrap wood. --Brimstone 09:21, 18 May 2009 (CDT)

Space next to rollup door

• Proposed:
  • Tools (in general) will reside here. Wood working and welding will occur in the space in front of the garage door (preferably with it open) or outside.

Storage shelves

• Proposed:
  • Arranged with non-electronic supplies to the left and electronics in the middle "devolving" into electronic components to the far right.

Storage Loft

• Proposed:
  • Stairs will be built to the immediate right next to the entrance of the storage room for access to the loft. This loft will be our library space containing bookshelves a table in the center and a few chairs. Railing will be installed on this loft same as the one above the kitchen.
  • Hidden stairs of some sort, like what was at the Burning Nun --Omegix 15 May 2009 (CDT)
    • Maybe attic-style pull down staircase? --Misterworld 15 May 2009 (CDT)

Unlit room

• Proposed:
  • Likely be used for storing items such as the engraver, plotter, computer cart, etc for use either in that room or to be brought out into the main area and returned when not in use.
  • Setup 3 to 4 small personal areas for no more than a weeks use. --Brimstone 09:12, 18 May 2009 (CDT)
    • Basically just a 4' table and power with a short 4' or 5' wall dividing up each section along one wall.

TODO

The meeting with the insurance agent 23 April 2009 didn’t go as well as planned. He doesn’t seem to share the same enthusiasm for the new shop as all of us do.

We have TWO WEEKS (until 5/15) to bring the shop “up to par” before the insurance adjuster arrives for the official inspection. If we fail in this we could lose our insurance!

The good news is the items that we have to fix aren’t that hard or time consuming. Also they should be relatively cheap to do.

As always if you have time or items that you can donate to bringing the shop to insurable condition they will be greatly appreciated.

Here is a list of the thing that needs to be accomplished:

1. Electrical needs to be refurbished
   • Someone needs to count the outlets so we can get an accurate count of what needs to be replaced.
   • Make special note of any that have damage at the electrical connection. Those that are cracked or are not in good condition need to be replaced.
   • The wiring that is NOT run through conduit need to be removed NO EXCEPTIONS.
2. Dead light bulbs need to be replaced and the fixtures cleaned.
   • main area
   • tool area
   • paint booth room
   • materials storage room
3. Roll-up door needs to be in working order.
   • Someone talk to the landlord, it was mentioned that he was attempting to get this repaired. We need a status. If he can’t do it in time we need to repair it ourselves.
4. Exterior is a “Hazard”
   • The agent wants to see the grass cut and all the debris removed. Not to mention a good pressure washing of the exterior of the building would go a long way.
   • The front left corner between the front door and the roll-up is damaged the agent made the comment that all the major holes like that where insulation is exposed needs to be repaired.
5. Drop ceiling (optional)
   • We need to replace the missing tiles in the drop ceiling for aesthetics the agent said that it would go a long way with the adjuster.
6. Interior walls (optional)
   • The walls need to be scrubbed and/or bleached all the discoloration distracts a lot and would help the adjuster to want to insure us.
7. Railing on all second floor access. (DONE (Storage Loft Ladder Boarded Up))
   • Railing needs to be installed above the entrance and above the storage area. (Did he say how high the railing needed to be?) 36"
   • Someone needs to measure the footage so we can come up with a cost estimate.
   • If we don't have time or money to do the loft over the storage area, we just need to remove the ladder to make it inaccessible.
8. Windows need to available for emergency exit. (DONE)
   • The current setup needs to be removed and replaced with a setup to make it easy for us to exit. (What is the current setup? What will new setup need to be to make it easy for us to exit?) on the outside you bend the all thread so it cant be unscrewed from the outside for security
     

     

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