Tool Cage Proposal

Sponsor

Kevin Caughlin

History

• 3-25-2014: First draft of the vote.
• TBA: Sent to director's list.
• TBA: Sent to member's list.

Background

The current tool cage that Pumping Station:One inherited from the previous occupant is inadequate for the space and should be emptied, dismantled and replaced with a larger cage that is designed to integrate into the space.

Location and Materials

The location of the new cage is in-between the wood shop and machine shop where three large metal shelve units are currently located. It is going to measure seven feet wide and extend twelve feet out from the wall occupying eighty-four square feet of floor space. The current cage is approximately forty-eight to fifty square feet, and the metal shelves, 36 square feet; therefore, no net loss in floor space by replacing the old cage with this new cage.

We are going to use one inch square steel tubing to build shelf frames six feet high; the shelves, half inch sanded plywood four feet wide and eighteen inches deep. The walls of the cage are going to consist of three eight foot high by four foot wide half inch plywood bolted to three shelf units lined up and bolted to the floor. A four foot wide aisle, running between the two sets of shelves, will provide enough room to move heavier equipment, such as the kiln, in and out of the cage,

The build is going to be done in two phases. The fist part we will only build three of the proposed six shelves and place them where the current large steel shelves are located. We will then empty the current cage of all tools and supplies. This will give the wood shop and machine shop an opportunity to move equipment to accommodate the full cage

The initial estimate cost for the materials is $750 for 520' of steel tubing and $300 for twelve sheets of eight' by four' half inch plywood.

Schedule

The cage will be built in the first week of March. Once the vote is approved the steel will be purchased, and all pieces will be cut to length and organized so that the actual welding and assembly of the cage can be finished within one weekend.

Language

Authorize the board to spend up to $1,800 (total) on materials stated above, and directly related costs, such as replacement band saw blades, bolts and delivery costs. The spending authority for the tool cage will expire sixty days from the day of member approval. After purchase, a copy of all receipts will be linked below.