The Jeweler's Bench Exchange

A project from the Orchid community of jewelry enthusiasts and professionals. We've tried to capture our benches in the midst of everyday turmoil. It all started from a post from Dave Sebaste who wrote on May 9, 2002:

I know a lot of us have digital cameras. What if everyone took a picture of what their bench looks like at this very moment, and we built a collection of these images on a Web page? No tidying up, or putting tools away. Just the state of being in which you now exist. Could be funny, interesting, possibly embarrassing to some, but I bet it would spark more than a few questions and ideas!

To Join The BenchExchance simply submit the picture of your bench, your work and optionally of yourself by Email to "service at ganoksin dot com". Participation is absolutely FREE!

Related Pages:
[*] Studio Visit
[*] Building Your Own Basic Bench
[*] Building Your Own Advanced Bench
[*] The Jeweler's Bench Book By Charles Lewton-Brain

In The Jeweler's Bench Book, acclaimed metalsmith Charles Lewton-Brain offers expert advice on how you can choose the bench that best meets your needs—then modify it for maximum efficiency. With plentiful full-color illustrations, The Jeweler's Bench Book covers everything from the basics of bench design to ingenious tips for tool storage and arrangement. It also includes real-life "tours" of how renowned jewelers have set up their own bench areas. (Prime Sponsor:Rio Grande )

[*] Buy The Jeweler's Bench Book for $39.95