When I first started making jewelry, I actually only needed a little simple tools and materials. Although making jewelry or processing metal can be done at will in an open place (such as balcony, kitchen, etc.). ), life needs a sense of ceremony. Personally, I think we should need a special workspace. After all, this workspace allows you to concentrate on your work. It is best to have a certain degree of isolation, closure or safety from the outside world. Because when making metal jewelry, some tools and chemicals may be dangerous in the hands of people who don't know (Xiong Haizi appears here). Next, I will further teach you how to choose some configurations to make handmade jewelry.
For major local watches, there is really no need to buy a sophisticated professional workbench. An old table is enough, as long as it is "honest and steady", strong and won't shake. At the same time, try to keep your waist straight (after all, bending over your back is very tiring, and you are not a neon person, so you don't have to bend over 90 degrees), and you can easily put your arms on the table even at work.
A wooden board extends forward from the middle of the desktop and is inserted into the table in a "G" shape for fixing. Arrange your desktop and work area as reasonably as possible, and let some tools you often use, such as pliers, scissors, wire saws, etc. , can be easily obtained. Set a hook or drawer rack near the board, which is a way to keep your hands clean and comfortable. The vice can be used for many purposes. It can be fixed on the edge of the big table with screws.
Ensure good light, see clearly for fine work, the efficiency will be doubled, and eye fatigue can be reduced. An adjustable desk lamp is ideal. Because this kind of light can illuminate your work area directionally without leaving any projection. Remember, when welding or annealing, please turn off the desk lamp to ensure that the switch is easily accessible. In order to protect the table top during welding, a metal plate can be used. The old rotatable metal plate is ideal. Put a piece of charcoal on the metal plate so that the desktop will not be burned by the spark of the welding torch. Some small welding jobs can be done with portable gas welding guns. But if you need to use it every day, you may need a rifle that burns propane gas.
Most polishing is done by hand, especially at the beginning. If you want to use a polishing machine, this machine must have its own dust storage space or a complete dust collection system, because the dust generated by polishing is dirty and can float everywhere.
When the tools and equipment mentioned above are ready, your simple and practical working environment will be built. Next, when you need other tools, buy them again, and you will gradually get a well-equipped workspace.