Xuancai studio
The first thing to consider is where to set up a studio. At present, most residents in our country live in apartments, and the living room area is often not spacious. This environment is undoubtedly not suitable for a studio. It is best to rent a house in the suburbs, not for living. Bungalows are the best. If you live in a single-family villa, consider the basement or garage (but be sure to bring windows).
Space is an important factor that must be considered, so you should leave some extra space, because you often find yourself adding more equipment soon.
Then there is electricity. See whether the power interface is sufficient and whether the power is often cut off. Many processing equipments are electric, so it is not suitable to be selected as a studio if it is easy to trip when connected with high-power equipment.
A stable supply of tap water is also necessary. Because metalworking studios are generally equipped with a lot of chemicals, most of them need to be cleaned or diluted with water. Metal products sometimes need quenching. Debris and oil stains that are often touched during operation also need to be cleaned up. If the studio is located at home (not recommended) and you use the sink in your kitchen, be careful not to let chemicals get on the tableware.
If you stay in the studio for a long time, try to maintain a comfortable and constant indoor temperature. But be careful when using electric fans, because the blowing wind will interfere with some processing procedures.
Layout studio
The most important thing is to be organized. You may have seen the operation on TV. A good assistant will prepare all the tools in order, provide them immediately when the doctor needs them, and connect them seamlessly. This is the effect we want. An organized studio layout is like a good assistant, which can relieve your work pressure to the greatest extent, make the processing process smoother and more conducive to your creative thinking. In short, it can save a lot of tossing.
The most important thing in the studio is the metalworking table, which is generally 1 m2 wide and 60 cm deep. You can put it by the window, which will give you better ventilation and view.
The following figure is a basic studio layout, including a workbench with 1 m 8 times 1 m 2, on which anvil, tablet press and other equipment can be placed.
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The layout is fairly spacious, leaving room for new equipment. In addition to what is shown in the picture, you may need other work areas and facilities, such as computer desks and filing cabinets. There may be room for photography.
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If the workspace is relatively small, the combination of a desk lamp and a floor lamp is almost enough. If it occupies the whole room or is located in the basement, it needs more lights. Flood lighting can illuminate the whole room, while projection lighting can better focus the light on the place where the operation is currently under way. It is suggested to place a light source with sufficient concentration and light on the metalworking table.
ground
If you fiddle with these metal objects all day, you will inevitably drop a tool or spill some chemicals to pollute the ground. Cement floor is the safest and most durable. Secondly, you can also consider hardwood floors, composite floors, tiles, floor leather or felt. Don't worry about the carpet, it's dirty and flammable.
ventilate
In the process of heating such as welding, annoying smoke will be produced, so ventilation is essential. This is one of the reasons why it is not recommended to locate the studio in a residential area. In fact, ventilation is not complicated, just like the exhaust pipe or exhaust fan in domestic kitchens.
Dressing tools and materials
Various small objects and tools are often used in the studio. If you don't pay attention to them, they will soon become messy. You can prepare more storage boxes, shelves or drawers to keep them clean and tidy. Classified into special areas. So do metals and other consumables.
You can label containers or drawers, especially chemicals, and be sure to know what you are using.
Chemicals and canned compressed gas
Some processes, such as etching, often use nitric acid, a very corrosive liquid. There are things like ferric chloride, which are relatively less powerful. However, some drugs with slow reaction speed often form residues, which are more likely to cause harm. Please read the instructions before use to understand its chemical properties and preventive measures. And remember not to label it wrong!
Canned combustible gas is in danger of fire and explosion, so don't put it in residential areas. You can tie the gas tank with a chain near the wall to prevent it from falling.
Safety protection
Some protective equipment is necessary, such as goggles and welding gloves, dust masks, leather aprons, fire extinguishers, etc. For the sake of safety, it is best to prepare a first aid kit. Be careful not to let children or strangers unfamiliar with the equipment come in and fiddle with things in the studio.
Seeing this, I have a good idea of the layout of the studio. Please pay attention to the official account of "Radshoni Mountain" WeChat for all kinds of tools needed in jewelry processing, and we will bring you more exciting content in the follow-up push.