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Robert Powell Sunday, October 03, 2004
   
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    First, Thank All of You for the help I have been offered. 

    The work being done is a continuation of an older interest,
    lapidary. I am forced to use such space as my property constraints
    will allow. I stopped while I moved away to attend school and look
    for work in the Metroplex ( DFW ). 

    The rough electrical are in place. I am over wiring the studio as it
    will be very difficult for me to go in and change things afterward. I
    looked in my catalogs and saw nothing of interest using more than 110
    volts and 220 volts / 20 amp service. More expansion is available in
    the adjacent enclosed double garage. 

    A GFI circuit breaker is provided in the new 100 amp. sub panel . I
    am installing circuits which may not be used for some time. and also
    making provisions for lighting in the same manner. By changing how
    the circuits are tied together, I expect to have a high degree of
    flexibility . Remember, I worked in industry. 

    I have laid out several triangle areas in which I do not need to get
    out of my chair to switch on lighting, power or ventilation. 

    I have re wired, re plumbed my house and done other improvements
    under home owner permits. I have a licensed electrician to oversee
    and inspect my work as well as do the more demanding jobs. 

    My work will meet or exceed code. I do not cut corners. I just can
    not perform heavy work or work long periods. So contractors install
    the plywood sheathing and the fire resistant heavy sheetrock. I work
    slowly and take breaks frequently and If I hurt, I stop for a while. 

    I once was a paraplegic for nearly a year. ( very bad accident ) I
    learned " First you walk on your will, then You walk on Your legs." 

    This studio will hold benches, oven, casting machines, buffing area,
    sink, and a 3 speed ventilation fan plus external make up air. 

    How many changes of air / hr. is recommended ? I am planing for 4 to
    12 ( via 3 speed vent fan ). This will depend on my activities . Also
    a gas and carbon monoxide  detector will be provided. The air supply
    is entirely independent from my household area. 

    These are my Golden Years 

ROBB.
Retired Old Baby Boomer.


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