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Re: Building Out a Workshop

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Originally Posted by apb2390 View Post
An air line in the shop allows use of compressed air tools.
Ah ok. I think we're some time away from sheet metal. I was looking up videos of installing an internal compressed air system and it doesn't seem terrible.


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there's not a lot of machines that you can't get through a set of double doors (provided they have no center post, or it can be removed).
Cool this is good news. It's just likely that the room will be put next to the computer lab which is in the middle of the school.

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You'll need a higher power drop for either of those machines
Okay, I think it'll make sense to have this installed if this shop happens.


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For a drill press, you can get a decent Jet drill press in the
Any reason why you are recommending this model? I've seen Jet in many shops and know they're a well-used brand.


Also do you have any suggestions for a bench-top or floor-standing bandsaw?
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