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CUSTOM SHOP DETAILS supplement the lighting for the workstations. A
motorized grinder with a flexible shaft and dual
The cut-away aerial perspective view of the cus- controls is suspended from a transverse rail by a
tom shop in Figure 14 illustrates the general lay- spring mount. Also, a central air jack coupled to
out of the two repair stations. Vises are mounted a coiled hose is suspended from the ceiling.
on top of the work counters housing multiple
Other major equipment includes a bench model
drawers and storage areas. These units, origi-
variable-speed drill press fitted with a supple-
nally designed as printers’ type storage cabinets,
mental support cradle (which will be discussed
were selected because they provide a lot of stor-
in the next lesson). A tool room lathe is posi-
age area for both tools and parts. The compart-
tioned in the immediate area for small parts
mented drawers are individually labeled, provide
production and equipment maintenance. A
for excellent separation and identification, and
tool-and-cutter grinder is also available to pro-
are ideally adaptable to our requirements.
duce and maintain special tools and cutters re-
A machinist’s storage cabinet containing preci- quired in both general gunsmithing and custom
sion instruments is positioned on the counter work. Located near each piece of specialized
between the two workstations, allowing access equipment is a storage cabinet housing associ-
to both. Frequently used hand tools are arranged ated accessories, gages, and tools.
on pegboard panels or are stored in open racks
for convenience and easy access. High-intensity
boom lights situated above the counters

Figure 14: Cutaway view of gunsmith’s custom shop.

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