[Jewelry making - Article 00103] - Re: [Orchid] Is lapidary hard on the hands?

[Dave Sebaste]

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>             lapidary I was wearing a brace on my right forearm. I
>     redesigned my bench setup, and changed the way I did my work, 

>     What were the changes that helped you? 

    This question wasn't directed to me, but I have a suggestion based on
    something that worked for me. Despite trying to keep in control of my
    posture while cabbing, I would repeatedly find myself hunched over
    the grinder like I'm trying to keep my nose to the proverbial
    grindstone... or at least close to it. After a cabbing session, my
    back would really be quite unhappy. 

    I placed a couple conventional masonry cinder blocks on the bench
    and placed the grinder atop them. This elevated the whole thing six
    (or more) inches, which is a much more ideal height. Now all I have
    to do is remind myself to keep my shoulders relaxed. 

    See a picture? http://www.sebaste.com/orchid/lapidary.htm 

    Definitely not going to win any "Good Housekeeping" awards with this
    one...  ;) 

All the best,
Dave
Dave Sebaste
Sebaste Studio and
Carolina Artisans' Gallery
Charlotte, NC (USA)
dave AT sebaste.com  
http://www.CarolinaArtisans.com


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