[Jewelry making - Article 00924] - Re: [Orchid] Jeweler's Work Bench

[KARAT46]

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    Elaine I have been reading all the Bench postings and understand your
    problem. 

    The race to make a Cheaper bench has killed the Bench business. As a
    manufacturer that dabbed in this Bench business. I would suggest the
    following & by priority as listed. I would welcome any correction
    and appreciate any of your input and perhaps learn some more. 

    1. Look for solid wood top (preferably Butcher Block). 

    2. Solid Wood Legs (the skirt between the legs could be smooth ply
    wood). 

    3. Height should Be between 39 to 36 inches. One should be able to
    cut the legs. 

    4. Should have at least four draws (one catch Pan at least). 

    5. All Draw fronts should be of Solid Wood or top quality Ply. 

    6. Minimum width should be 30 inches & depth should be at least 17
    inches 

    7. Maximum width should be 60 inches & depth should be 30 inches. 

    Cutout and curved tray are two things that make the Bench expensive.
    I feel these are like the Roll top that I sacrificed long time ago. 

    The 39" high & 24" wide Mini Solder station or a Wax Working station
    with the butcher block top that I had made for an Artist in Santa Fe
    is one thing I would suggest to a lot of jewelers that have
    excellent benches already. This takes away the mess & the array of
    tools for those jobs away from your creative area unless you work
    depends largely on these two steps. 

Hope this helps someone.
Kenneth Singh


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