So far, the shop reorganization project is going well. Mel picked up a copy of Jim Tolpin's "Working at Woodworking" and it has been extraordinarily helpful. Developing an efficient workflow plan was my first challenge and I've been shuffling tools, benches to fit this new layout. I constructed a beefy yet mobile lumber rack to hold my raw materials and purchased the supplies I'll need to build a mobile lathe stand with integrated tool and accessory storage. Space is limited so the shop must be reconfigurable.
2) The project must be well-planned. I have to have a sequence of steps that must be carried out so I can configure the shop layout accordingly.
3) Organization- A place for every thing and everything in its place. I have to be more diligent when it comes to keeping all my stuff in place. It will be much easier to keep my space clean and to keep it flexible if the shop is neat and tidy. I definitely have more planning and much more work to do, but I think it will be worth the effort to "professionalize" my shop space.