[Jewelry making - Article 00024] - [Orchid] Soldering ventilation and safety

[Zemyna Designs]

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Dear all,

    I want to be able to do some basic annealing and soldering. I
    struggled with it when I took a class, but I think I can do better if
    I'm not worried about other students waiting to use the equipment. 

    I use a 10 by 12 foot room in my apartment for my work (writing as
    well as fiber arts and jewelry). I'm hoping that I could use one of
    the tiny butane torches safely. I could install an exhaust fan in a
    window and set my soldering station up right in front of it (I would
    lower the blinds above the fan to keep direct light out). I could
    also set up another fan to draw air in on the opposite side of the
    room. 

    Obviously, I would store fiber arts stuff and other flammables away
    from the soldering station, and follow other safety precautions.
    What are good heat-resistant surfaces to use under a charcoal block
    or annealing pan? Rio sells 12-inch by 12-inch Silquar(TM) High-Heat
    Blocks for $21.50 U.S., rated to a maximum temperature of 2000
    degrees F (1093 C) -- is that a good choice? What type of fire
    extinguisher is best to keep nearby when using butane? 

Fran
Zemyna Designs
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, USA
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