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Re: Building Out a Workshop

There are a ton of great tool and machinery recommendations in this thread:
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=115165

For storage of large items like wheels, sprockets, motors, etc, the FRC Kit of parts/2015 game piece totes work great.

For storage of small parts like screws, nuts, pneumatic fittings, etc compartmentalized storage trays are a good choice. Since you're asking about a dream shop, then I would recommend the "Design-Your-Own Steel Small-Parts Drawer Cabinet" from McMaster, as they are very heavy duty and having the drawer slides for each tray is very convienent:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#bin-boxes/=wqqq38

Have a large open building space with power and compressed air drops that hang from the ceiling on retractable coils; this way there is always a close source of power without the tripping hazard of cords/hoses running on the floor. Have plenty of really heavy duty workbenches and tables - ideally at a light color to make it easier to find a dropped screw. Light-colored epoxy floors are great - again, the light/white color is great at helping to find the inevitable dropped item.

Have plenty of whiteboards around. Have a few computer workstations with large monitors near the building area for CAD/part reference while building. Have good shop vacs and cleaning equipment - a clean shop is a safe shop. Fridge, freezer, microwave and coffee makers are not to be underestimated. Good speakers are a valuable asset. Have a few comfortable chairs/couch/hammock to relax for a few minutes during long meetings.
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