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    Okay - lots of good recommendations here - thanks to all.

    • Moved the dehumidifier to the left of the door.
    • Organized that under-table storage area to store the little metal saw - trying to dense-pack!
    • Swapped the drill press and the 6x48 sander to the other side of the shop.
    • Cleaned and patched and painted the wall as an inspiring backdrop.
    • Will make a bracket to raise the phase converter straight up; will mount on the wall to the upper right of the door frame.
    • Phase converter input will go over the door frame; will share 240/50A circuit with the plasma cutter.



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    Perfect!
    Since no one ever reports too much space, there are many layout possibilities.
    Good job hanging transformer and humidifier; not only saves maintenance or electrical issues, you utilizE the most overlooked [IMNSHO] resource of all...cubic space. Some folks don't get past hanging wall charts.
    If it doesn't block light or hit your head, all's good.

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    Mounted and ran the cables neatly for the RPC; cranked up the mill for the first time in its new home - she's happy!
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