The following is taken from the revised second edition of Sheet Metal Shop Layouts, published by Snips in September 1981. Figures used have not been adjusted for inflation. Editor’s note: One of the ...

and he’s doing this entirely in a garage shop, with tools anyone can pick up from Home Depot. Most of the construction of this gun is simple enough – it’s just sheet metal, after all.

Many sheet metal contractors ask, “When should I prepare a shop layout for my business?” To answer this question, I submit for consideration the following six elements — which should be present — ...