Lighting and shop design

[Norman Watts <Norman_Watts@zzzzzzz>]

Stacy, Simon, George,

Thanks for all the beta on the lighting, I appreciate your input. Its
amazing what one doesn't know coming into a new field. Surprisingly
simple, yet fundamental things like housing, lighting and moving the
work are all issues -and then you haven't even started to learn the
work itself. And the ramifications! I'm affecting the house hunt as I
mumble things like "but it has no barn" or "the land is too steep" or
"the neighbors are too close". My SO is patient but I hope I don't
drive her to round the bend.

George, your comment about windows and that you will be working outside
as much as possible when the weather allows is in contrast to an
earlier point by someone else, that outdoor lighting is undesirable and
that windows are a waste of space, suggests to me that there is a lot
of personal preference in this (as is obvious I guess), especially when
the objective is enjoyment and not necessarily making a living at it.
Its also interesting to learn that some of you are still thinking of
your dream workshop. I've had one for some time, no interior details
but I already know the land where I'd like to put it (great view, lots
of light, easy access, lots of space and quiet, ready source of stone,
and the land is paid for). The only problem is its 1000 miles from my
job.