tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1575050 2008-10-01T08:08:00-04:00 Shop Management for the Jewelry Repair and Custom Manufacturing Shop TypePad tag:typepad.com,2003:post-55977100 2008-10-01T08:08:00-04:00 2008-10-01T08:08:06-04:00

Use flat bar stock instead of round wire to make your pliers rack, which enables pliers with a leaf spring in the handle not to catch on the rack. ~Brad Jewelry Stop Management,Jeweler Bench Organization,Jewelers Tools<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BenchBusiness/~4/399919631" height="1" width="1"/>

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Do not take-in jewelry in jewelry boxes. Boxed jewelry often doesn’t fit in envelopes, makes filing difficult, clutters up the shop and gets the boxes soiled, damaged, ruined, and separated from their jewelry. At take-in time, simply return the box...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BenchBusiness/~4/399918249" height="1" width="1"/>

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Keep walkways to and from the polishing machine and sink area open and free from clutter. ~ Brad Custom Design Jewelry Shop,Jewelry Repair Shop,Shop Management,Productivity<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BenchBusiness/~4/327090806" height="1" width="1"/>

Brad Simon http://benchmedia.typepad.com/benchbusiness/2008/09/keep-walkways-o.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-52271124 2008-09-01T08:00:00-04:00 2008-09-01T08:00:12-04:00

Increase the size of your polishing wheels from the standard 4” wheel to a 6” wheel. This will cut polishing time by over one third. Changing to a 6” wheel from an old wheel worn down to 2 ½” or...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BenchBusiness/~4/327090807" height="1" width="1"/>

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Time allowed for shop maintenance is always time well spent. Keeping cheaper tools in top condition is better then having expensive tools out of adjustment and poorly maintained. ~ BradCustom Design Jewelry Shop,Jewelry Repair Shop,Shop Management<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BenchBusiness/~4/327087712" height="1" width="1"/>

Brad Simon http://benchmedia.typepad.com/benchbusiness/2008/08/shop-maintenanc.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-52271086 2008-08-27T08:00:00-04:00 2008-08-27T08:00:08-04:00

If you pay the minimum refining charge you are paying the highest price to have your scrap refined. Always accumulate your scrap long enough to get beyond the minimum charge of the refiner. Never pay a minimum refining charge; if...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BenchBusiness/~4/327086460" height="1" width="1"/>

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Have as much closed storage as possible. Doors on cabinets or shelves make the shop look neat and keep everything inside cleaner. The inside of the doors can be fitted with holders or pegboard for tool storage. Install strips of...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BenchBusiness/~4/327080986" height="1" width="1"/>

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Place tools used most often with-in your primary reach. Place other tools with-in your secondary reach. ~ BradCustom Design Jewelry Shop,Jewelry Repair Shop,Shop Management,Productivity<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BenchBusiness/~4/327080411" height="1" width="1"/>

Brad Simon http://benchmedia.typepad.com/benchbusiness/2008/08/organize-tools.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-52270894 2008-08-20T08:00:00-04:00 2008-08-20T08:00:14-04:00

Before placing in the job envelope, place chains in small zip-lock bag with its catch sticking out of the top. This will keep the chain from tangling. When removing, hold chain by clasp and lift out of the bag. Do...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BenchBusiness/~4/327079819" height="1" width="1"/>

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Place a piece of leather or matte board in the bottom of your lap tray. This will aid you in cleaning the sweeps out of your lap tray. Pick up the leather by the corners and dump the sweeps into...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BenchBusiness/~4/327075748" height="1" width="1"/>

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