[TheForge] Flux additives

[Dave Brown]

At 10:55 08/15/03 -0700, you wrote:
>All hands:
>
>     Although I have seen posts regarding the addition of flourspar (sp?) 
> and boric acid powder to anhydrous borax for allegedly superior welds, 
> none have mentioned the mixing proportions.  Does anyone out there have these?
>
> 
>Grant

I've heard, but can't vouch for, boric acid added at anywhere from 20% to 
30%.  Once tried the 25% level, but can't say if it was better or not.  Not 
enough trying on my part.

Dave Brown
Heritage Smithing
Green Bay, WI
ABANA, UMBA, GoM, MODA, ARG