About the selection of work components for a jeweler’s workbench 01

Sep 11, 2023

In order to ensure that jewelers can complete their work smoothly, the workbench they use is extremely important, and most of their daily work needs to be completed on it. However, many jewelers have made a serious mistake. They purchased some discounted workbenches through e-commerce platforms. After receiving the goods, they found that they were either inappropriate or the space was too small to put down all the tools. Discounted products may not necessarily be the benefits provided by the seller, but may also be unsaleable products that are not easy to use. Therefore, you must do a good evaluation before purchasing a workbench and make a purchase based on various functional options. In this way, a suitable workbench for jewelry creation can be selected in the shortest possible time, and the workbench can be avoided if the item is not suitable and has to be returned after arrival, which affects the progress of the work.

What are the components of the workbench

1.Composition of the platform

Most workbenches used for jewelry making are made of solid wood or other relatively hard materials. These large workbenches that meet the requirements need to have high-strength wear effects, withstand various pressures during the jewelry creation process, and may be exposed to high temperature and high humidity environments. These needs to be taken into account, because some materials may be damaged in high humidity environments. Decomposition damage, such as particle board, in addition to the durability of the workbench also needs to be ensured, and it must have strong sound insulation effect. Often a good quality workbench uses wood screws to connect the panels rather than staples. It can very effectively reduce vibration and noise during work. A well-structured workbench will remain stable during high-intensity situations such as sawing or filing, without causing joints to loosen.

2.Solutions to tool storage problems

For jewelry making workers, the number of tools required is very large. No one wants their workbench to be as messy as the trash heap on the side of the road. At the same time, spending a lot of time looking for the required tools among many tools during the work process will seriously affect the progress of the work. Therefore, the storage space for tools is particularly important. The workbench needs to have enough drawers with large enough space to accommodate the increasing number of tools. You also need to be able to clearly classify all tools for easy access. All we need to find is a workbench equipped with drawers of different heights to facilitate our sorting. Some experienced manufacturers will also equip drawers with rollers and built-in baffles to make the drawer opening process smoother and avoid the risk of getting stuck after long-term use. Of course, if it is a workbench used by multiple people , it is best to choose drawers with locks to save valuable materials or tools.

3.Workbench drawer handles

Drawer handles generally depend on personal preferences. Usually, rod-shaped or knob-type drawer handles are chosen to facilitate the opening of the drawer. Of course, there may also be a workbench without drawer handles, which requires you to install the drawer handles yourself, otherwise work efficiency will be seriously affected. There are also recessed hollow drawer handles that are also a good choice and can also bring a good working experience.

4.Sundries storage drawer

During the jewelry carving process, it is inevitable to collect metal debris and other debris, and it can also be used as a storage space for commonly used tools. Often this drawer will be lined with aluminum to prevent debris from getting stuck in the drawer and making it impossible to clean. Another option is to use sling, bib, or apron instead, which are mainly made of leather. This solution can prevent jewelry or relatively small objects from popping off the work surface. This solution, usually with deep-cut stools, is a solution favored by European jewelry makers.

5.Workbench seating options

Many jewelers’ workbenches are equipped with adjustable stools or specially customized benches. The difference between more common household stools is that they are more in line with the ergonomic design of jewelry making. When purchasing a suitable stool, it is best to experience it and test whether it is suitable before deciding whether to purchase it. Find a seat that provides adequate support and comfort. The main thing to note is that the length of the base should not be too long, otherwise it may seriously affect the comfort of the knees. People with wide hips must choose a seat that can ensure that it does not restrict normal activities. The comfort of your seat not only affects your physical comfort, but is also directly related to your work efficiency.

Experienced jewelry manufacturers will also set up special work areas for welding and polishing to ensure that all operations on the workbench will not be affected during use, which can effectively improve work efficiency and provide convenient rest and movable areas for the operator.