[EricH]

Originally Posted by DanUeda

But still, we probably won't go with robotic arms. I really am just looking for recommendations for machines, storage, tools, space layout, safety, etc.

Start by figuring out what you have and are taking with you rather than getting rid of, and how you're going to fit that in with room to access and work around it. Then add in your half-field, and other areas you want to have.



I would HIGHLY suggest getting a "paper scale" model put together. What I mean by that is, you take a piece of paper and turn it into a scale drawing of the room, maybe something on the order of 1" on paper = 1' in real life. Then you make cutouts of your toolboxes, large tools, old robots, and probably a couple of "humans" at the same scale. Arrange the cutouts on the drawing to see how stuff fits in, "lock" the plan when you find one that works, and you're ready to move.