I would protect yourself with ground fault interrupters. One GCF can
protect several outlets.
If you have any fuel burning heaters, get a CO detector.
--
Cy Galley - Chair, Emergency Aircraft Repair
Safety Programs Editor - TC
EAA Sport Pilot

"Richard Lamb" wrote in message
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B2431 wrote:

From: (GreenPilot)
Date: 6/30/2004 3:43 PM Central Daylight Time
Message-id:

I have a 20'x20' shop that I am remodeling and am seeking suggestions
for an optimum layout for building. Currently it is wired basically,
and I know I (read electrician) will adding a plurality of shop lights
and higher voltage outlets. Other than that, what else should I
consider?

I will be building with aluminum (no composites) so temperature, other
than my personal comfort, won't be an issue.

Should I just build a big workbench down one side, put tools on
another, put a compressor outside, and leave the floor space for
building?

TIA.

The bench should be in or near the middle or far enough from a wall so
you can
work from both sides. The compressor is more prone to corrosion if
outside.

A rolling tool box as well as shelves and pegboards on a wall should
suffice.
The tools only have to be easily reached, not in the way. A rolling tool
box
also has the advantage of having a flat top so you lay tools and parts
out and
handy.

If I were me I'd walk around the open floor trying to visualize the best
layout
for YOU.

Resiliant floor matts near your bench will make standing for long
periods
easier.

You are going to make a mess so however you lay your shop out think of
ways to
make clean up as simple as possible.

Good luck with your project.

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired

OUTSIDE air compressor room(!), and air piped around the shop?
Some people use PVC pipe for that, but I'm too chicken.
Mine is iron gas pipe.