Thread: Teams with large workspaces/practice fields, how did you get the space?
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Re: Teams with large workspaces/practice fields, how did you get the space?
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Originally Posted by akoscielski3 View Post
I think what the OP was looking for was a company to work with and in their shop. Simply moving out of the school wont benefit the team. I think he wants access to more machines and resources.
Actually moving out to a bigger/more accessable space rather than a well equipped pre-existing shop is our primary goal. Our issues with the school worksite stem primarily from work hours restrictions, and the fact that we have to rely on our only teacher to be there all the time rather than any qualified mentors, as well as lack of overall space to do things like a quality practice field. Tools and supplies we can handle, and we've actually been pretty fortunate in picking up machining sponsors over the past year, though none have adequate extra space. But when the team starts erratically getting locked out of their build space in the heat of build season, a move becomes a necessity.

Thanks for all the suggestions so far!
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