[TheForge] reclaiming copper

[Chris Caswell]

At work we use a concentrated toilet bowl cleaner (no kidding!) to take the
oxidation off brass, copper and bronze.

 
Chris Caswell
Caswell Wood & Iron
Burlington, VT
 
 
-------Original Message-------
 
From: Bob Ehrenberger
Date: 06/30/06 14:39:47
To: theforge
Subject: RE: [TheForge] reclaiming copper
 
> If you are just burning off the insulation use a weed burner.
>
 
>as ralph pointed out there is a big difference between 'bright' and
'>burnt' prices that the scrap dealer pays.
 
It might be posible to "bright dip" the copper after burning it to get back
it's top dollar value.
 
Robert Ehrenberger
Shelbyville, Mo.
eforge at centurytel.net
 
_______________________________________________
Manage membership or unsubscribe at:
http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/theforge
theforge mail list group photo site is
http://www.photoaccess.com
Login: blacksmithblacksmith at hotmail.com
password: anvil
___________