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Re: [Orchid] Is basement studio with acetylene tank/torch safe?
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Sarah Surma Tuesday, July 03, 2012
   
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    Ok, I'm feeling a bit discouraged! But I'm in no way giving up! Like
    I said, I am new to this, I'm still learning.... My former teacher
    and the workers at a jewelry supply store suggested acetylene, I was
    told to get an acetylene B tank and have a Smith silversmith kit.
    Acetylene/Atmosphereic Air. 

    The lease says nothing about having gases in the house. My landlord
    is never here...never. I hate to be sneaky at all but...I don't really
    have a choice unless it's give up on this right now, and for a long
    time. :( 

    When you say check with my insurance...what kind of insurance are
    you speaking of? (again, new to this, please excuse my ignorance) 

    The basement is the only place I can work...I do not have a garage.
    And I am living pay check to paycheck, but was blessed enough to have
    my family chip in for my birthday for starting off supplies. I would
    love to take another class...but can't afford it. Maybe I'll have to
    find a way I suppose. I have not purchased the tank yet, because I
    want to be sure that I am keeping myself, and the others around me
    safe. I am asking on here because I don't know who to talk to about
    this, I'm thinking of going to the shop I got my tools and get more
    opinions from them too. I have a fire extinguisher, I have a sturdy
    table and a chain to hold the tank steady to the table leg (this has
    been suggested to me). I have a lock to put on the basement door. I
    am still wondering what constitutes as proper ventilation. 

    I really don't want to have to find a studio where I can set up, I
    wont be able to afford that. 

    From the few people I've talked to....they say ill be fine, but
    arn't convincing on what's proper ventilation. I just keep hearing so
    many things, and reading these responses I'm even more not sure how
    to proceed! I will continue to read and research. Again though,
    everything I read says "proper ventilation" and leaves it at that. 

    Thank you all for your input! More thoughts are always welcome!

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