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I am about to design and build a new timberframe workshop.
Any ideas on effecient use of space inshop and storage outside would be appreciated.
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how much floor space will the workshop be?
how much yard space do you have?
how will you be handling your timbers?
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Length: For scarfing roof plates/purlins, think of the longest assembly you wish to produce. If you can't cover all, think of free access to allow the ends to stick out while working on such a joint, along with manoeuvrability to remove/manipulate the finished product.
Time is an ocean but it stops at the shore Bob Dylan
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I will require a floor space of at least 30' x 50'.
The yard is unlimited ( many acres) but topography limits
flat ground to about 2 acres.
Timbers will be handled by tractor, cart and rollers.
Thanks for the thoughts.
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As far as timber manipulation, I have been using a flow through the shop system (in the front door , out the back door) Any comments on this would be appreciated.
Thanks
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Can't comment further on through-flow manipulation; sounds efficient.  Exposition: my workshop is oriented south and open on this side also. There is a generous margin sheltered by the roof. Thus, I get winter sun at low angles, and shade in the summer.
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I like the idea of a generous overhang (or even a roofed area) on the front(infeed side of shop). Possible temporary storage for uncut beams. I am tempted to face the broad side of the shop south due to the timing of my shop use. I am usually onsite during the hotter months.
Thanks again for your thoughts from France.
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Dealing with the timbers that are not in the shop is always a concern, there is never enough quality space to store those timbers that are not yet cut, or are finished being cut.
A local timberworker has a great solution, a six posted storage shed with 10 foot overhangs that houses many timbers out of the weather. Some kind of permanent outside storage is a great advantage.
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