Shop organization:¶

Problems:

• Some parts are stored in incomplete form. Takes 2 hrs to find functional set of cantilever brakes that fit your frame.
• People can’t figure out which sub-types of different parts go on their bikes (ie., sidepull brakes – but which ones?)
• Organization system of parts is not clear. Many staffers were unaware of existing organizational systems.
• No way of knowing if we have an excess or deficiency of given used parts.
• Tools leave or are broken and are not replaced in a timely fashion
• Staffers don’t know that we have some tools or parts, or where to find them.
• No good way to re-use post-bike parts, no place to store them.
• Top row of bike storage is scary & difficult for many people to access
• We accumulate frames & they don’t get re-used.
• We need various signs

Goals:

• Be able to maintain sufficient but not excessive supply of commonly used parts
• Organizational system is clear to users.
• Efficiently replace tools when they break or are stolen.
• Better use space. Hanging space, vertical space. Need sturdy, tall ladder.
• Have FR programs start frames towards re-use, as too few get used right now
• Creative re-use & recycling of junk parts.

Solutions:

• Shop map
• Build a sturdy block of wooden stairs on wheels
• Clean art parts as a periodic ship work task
• Write tasks (which drawer needs to be organized) on the list of tasks (on the white board or on paper)
• Re-use ideas:
  • Tubes as tie-downs
  • Tires as fenders
• Ship excess parts to needy places overseas