What needs fixed in the shop

[Jacob]

The blacksmithing parts of my shop aren't up and running yet, but I'll call out a few safety points that I want fixed before I declare it complete and running:

1) Better steel storage is needed for sheets and long lengths

2) Wiring needs to be run on one side of the shop. I finished the other side on a different circuit and now run extension cords across the middle.

3) A large fire extingisher is needed. I picked up one of those old small ones with the needle just into the red for free. When the indoor forge is finished, I'll need a real one.

4) Overhead storage is needed. I'd like to get some kitchen cabinets high on the walls to clean up much of the clutter that is just being stored for some unknown project.

5) The old geared-head drill press needs a switch and a bigger motor. Right now I have to reach behind the flat belt to the power strip switch on the wall to turn it on. Then, the motor is short on torque and needs a pull or two on the belt to get started. A new, larger start cap didn't help enough.

6) Various tools should be anchored better: the grinder, belt grinder, drill press, power hacksaw, benches...

7) I need a real welding bench. I have a ~30x30x.75" AL plate sitting on a composite wood table...

8) The water lines need to be fixed. There is a sink out there, but the pipes had burst before I moved in. That's supposed to be the first aid/clean up/fire suppression corner, but I piled up junk there because the plumbing needs work.

9) Last but not least (I couldn't think of a tenth, but I'm sure there's more) the projects, materials, and latest finds that are all over the benches and floor need to be finished and out of the way.

[philip in china]

Electrical list:
Hard wire the buzz box into the wall so the 220 cable isn't rubbing against the edge of the welding bench.
Improve the level of lighting in the welding area

Forge
Add some sort of a hood to guide the smoke better into the chimney.
Install a sky hook so long work can be supported.

General
Install the hoist.
Install the drill press vice which I have now owned for 10 months and is still in its box.
Fix the holes in the tiled floor with some cement.
Lock away all those loose tools that kids find so fascinating.
Build the bench for woodwork.
Demolish the "bench" that is falling to pieces and has a 70 pound vice on it. (Ouch).
Sharpen the chain on my saw.

[imagedude]

I need to add a number of emergency stop switches plus a cut off system for the forge incase the fan fails.

[steponmebbbboom]

Say it with me...

MUSHROOMED CHISEL AND PUNCH HANDLES!

I'm the only one i know that keeps them clean! When they go, they GO!

[jayco]

The rotary amperage selector on my arc welder is stuck on 75 amps......must have gotten dirty. An arc at the contacts.NOw I must take the thing apart to survey the damage. I had this happen once before, and I just broke it loose gently, cleaned it up, and was good to go.
We'll see!
James

[Donnie]

Mushroomed chisel and punch heads for sure. Had a piece of one surgically removed. It traveled about 3" deep. I keep mine dressed now days.