[Jewelry making - Article 00795] - [Orchid] The contractors are coming to build my studio

[Robert Powell]

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    The Contractors are coming !
    The Contractors are coming !

    Contractors are coming to bid on my studio which is added on to my
    house . Not big , compact actually. 13.5 feet X 9 feet , I am having a
    new electrical sub box 100 amp 30 service installed This will supply
    the studio as well as a large garage adjacent. The garage will
    accommodate the larger lapidary  equipment and whatever adventures in
    Art metal I conjure up. 

    I have plotted how I want it laid out with 3 windows ( 9 feet ) and
    two doors. Window Air conditioner to keep the dirt from my living
    environment.  Provisions for ducting dust and fumes out. And ducted
    make up air to replace it. 

    The sink will be vented and cabinets above will be adjustable . GFI
    electrical below. 

    I need to know how wide a cabinet to make for my casting machines . I
    have a Vic 9 vacuum and a Vertical Platinum casting  machine. 

    My first question is " Do I need to make provisions for a flat
    conventional casting machine to accomplish what I may not be able to
    do with the Vertical machine ? " If so, how wide a top should I plan
    for ? 30 in. ? 

    I might need to change to a horizontal centrifugal casting machine. I
    know nothing of using the vertical machine, I bought it used. If
    anyone has any expertise on these, I would be glad for the advice. I
    have found that the metal tire cover from a conversion van looks to
    make a nice splash shield for it. 

    The oven and controller will be over the casting  table. It will be
    vented with make up air provided. I intend to have a small dry sink
    with a canister vacuum cleaner and HEPA filter underneath to catch
    investment spillage . The canister vacuum cleaner will be vented to a
    common external exhaust . The air should be clean by then. 

    Through one door - The old master bedroom 12 X 14 feet , is where my
    professional library Wax bench, Gemology bench, and computer are now,
    will stay the same . Through the other door is a large secured
    enclosed garage. The other electrical wiring will be to this. 

    On the bright side, The place is paid for and my former tenants did
    not do EXCESSIVE damage while I had it rented out. 

    Take this to heart, never, Never rent property to anyone who has
    been on the Jerry Springer Show... ( I knew this only after the fact). 

    I have allocated $ 4500.00 for this work. I will keep the group
    abreast of the adventure. 

    Am I obsessed, fixated, excessive ? Only if You ask my personal
    friends.  <Grin> 

ROBB

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