[TheForge] Re: Artist-Blacksmith

[robert hensarling]

Thank you Bill, that's what I was looking for.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Roberts" <robertsb at pig.net>
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Sent: Monday, June 12, 2006 11:07 AM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] Re: Artist-Blacksmith


> there are a variety of ways.....but a good low tech approach is to  
> fire up your Ox/acet torch............Just the acet. and soot up the  
> piece of aluminum. Then add the oxygen to the  
> flame...........remember that aluminum is a great heat sink, and keep  
> in mind the thicker parts......... but as you run the flame over the  
> aluminum, the soot burns off at the correct temperature. You can then  
> either work the material hot or hose it down and work it annealed.
> Like I said there are other ways too...but this will get you started.  
> Copper........heat to soft red.....and quench or let it  
> cool........viola.
> two cents,
> bill
> On Jun 12, 2006, at 9:16 AM, robert hensarling wrote:
> 
> > What would be considered a proper annealing temp for aluminum and  
> > copper?
> 
> Bill Roberts
> www.CustomDesignMetalArts.com
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