[TheForge] Flux additives

Sat Aug 16 20:36:00 2003

I just had a thought (uh-oh)...
What if you were to add oxalic acid in some portion to the flux in order to
destroy the scale? Am I delusional, or could that potentially eliminat the
need for wire brushing and make welding odd shapes and angles easier? Input
is greatly appreciated before I try this and wind up killing myself :-)
happy hammering,
Carl Tappan

At 06:31 PM 8/16/2003 -0500, you wrote:
>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
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