Okay, next step...
This is the workshop as it stands, I didn't take a picture before because it was in a bit of a state. Bear in mind the woirkshop was originally thrown together in response to the first wave of refugees a few years back, so everything was done as quickly and cheaply as possible with the goal of getting servicable bikes out to people as fast as possible. My job is to make this more professional and continue sorting out the storage issues, so we can build used bikes to sell at a decent profit.
Yes, the messy workbench is mine...
The manager wants to take everything out, clean and decorate and then set the place up in whatever configuration we think is best.
The window is behind the camera, and the entrance is hidden by the silver cupboard on the left. I'll upload another picture when I get back to my apartment.
My immediate thought was:
- Get rid of the carpets: I've been promised proper anti-slip workshop mats.
- Put the work units along the walls instead of them poking into the room; these would contain things like cables and tools, with a couple of cupboards for each mechanic. This would hopefully give us space for 4 stands instead of three at present
- Above these the wall will be for specialised tools
- Run rails across the ceiling to hang wheels from and use otherwise wasted space. These would be supported from the walls, and I think I can get about 6 running L-R in the picture.
- My desk under the window behind the viewer.
- Eventually there would be new bike stands, and a new wheel jig, but that will take time.
However, I could be missing something important. Are there advantages to the current arrangement I'm missing? Is there a better arrangement?
