[Jewelry making - Article 00291] - Re: [Orchid] Home studio set-up suggestions

[Rick Copeland]

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>     Setting up my oxy-acetylene torch where there is a carpeted floor.
>     What is a good material for covering the carpet to reduce
>     flammability?

    My work area is carpeted but I'm not overly concerned about the
    carpet and use the plastic chair mats sold if office supply stores. 
    I've yet to have a hot piece of metal melt through.  For further
    protection you could first put down tile backing concrete sheeting (I
    think dura-rock is a brand name or commonly used name).  This stuff
    is sold at the home centers in 2'x 5' sheets for backing tile along
    bathtubs and also as an underlayment for ceramic floor tile.  Use
    duct tape around the edges to keep from flaking and tape the seams
    together with duct tape or better yet carpet tape.  Then cover this
    with 1/4" plywood underlayment.  You could use some double sided
    carpet tape or construction adhesive (Liquid Nails) to bond plywood
    and wallboard together.  Then cover the plywood with a scrap piece of
    linoleum or peel and stick tiles. 

>     Building a ventilation system What type of systems do other
>     metalsmiths and jewelers have?

    Fortunately I have a window close by and use the type of fan that
    fits in the window frame and exhaust the air out.  I've seen exhaust
    kitchen hoods used but they must be ducted to the outside.  I don't
    know if either of these suggestions would pass an OSHA inspection for
    air quality so your mileage may vary... 

Rick Copeland -- Silversmith
rick.copeland AT Covad.net
home.covad.net/~rcopeland
Colorado Springs, Colorado 

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