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Re: 1086 build workspace

We have a "shop" in the school that has 2 bandsaws, 2 benchtop circular saws, a grinder, a (new to '08) manual lathe, belt sander, 2 tables, 2 drill presses, and a bunch of table space. However, it's pretty friggin cold in there so we typically only go in there to cut. Attached to that is a storage space that is mainly for robotics but also the school sometimes stores things in there.

Then, we have 2 fairly large classrooms that only have 9' ceilings. The good news is that we can put a half-field in them; the bad news is that our lift can't go up all the way. In one classroom we have a bunch of computers that are used for programming, CD, web, finances, and awards. We also assemble electronics in there and have all of our previous bots on display so that any student who walks in sees them.

We also have a CNC mill that we mainly use in manual mode to drill out precision holes for things like motor mounts. We expect this to see more use in the coming years as the mentors learn more and more.

If it snows, we have....well....let's just say it better not snow and close the school.
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