[TheForge] Wire question

[Phlip]

Ene bichizh ogsen baina shuu...

> Phlip,
>
> I have tried rebar wire and light-guage stainless and I find that at
> welding heat they kinda disappear, and the billet kinda does that
> overstuffed hamburger thing. I have better luck mig welding the billet
> together. Even if the weld doesn't really "work" it holds it together
> nice.
>
> I've also heard of billets being welded up in a metal box filled with
> kerosene with small vent holes for an inert environment. Sounds scary
> to me, never tried it, but apparently it works every time.
>
> Some thoughts is all.
>
> Justin

OK, thanks, Justin, it's a thought. What I'm working towards is learning the
techniques used in the MA. Forge welding has become relatively easy for me
(as long as I hold my mouth straight, and the moon's right, etc ;-) and is
generally easier using my preferred fuel, charcoal rather than coal, so I'm
not anticipating any unusual problems. I figured, once I get the billet
started, I'll be in relatively good shape ;-) It was just the wire to hold
the billet together that was my last supply needed for the project.

Saint Phlip,
CoD

"When in doubt, heat it up and hit it with a hammer."
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