[TheForge] flux

[robert hensarling]

Ok Guys, so after it's all said and done, is there a general consensus as to 
what's better, and when is it better?  Not being a Chemist I've always 
enjoyed the results I've obtained with the "dehydrated or anhydrous" borax. 
I've often wondered however about the boric acid, being mixed with a carrier 
such as alcohol.  Used when the steel is room temp, it seems that the 
properties of the alcohol allow the boric acid to sort of "wick" all 
throughout the billet getting into places that I can't see.  On the other 
hand, maybe molten borax seeps into these area's also.
Is there one good way?  Or are there several good ways, as there are good 
blacksmiths and metallurgists?
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "kim george" <klgeorge at kent.edu>
To: <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:26 AM
Subject: [TheForge] flux


>I don't use nearly as much of the turnings as is called for in those other 
>recipes. I put in just enough to gray the borax and give it a salt and 
>pepper look. The filings are used as an indicator of welding temp. so I 
>don't get that much carbon transfer.I'm using it mostly for damascus so it 
>offsets any carbon loss in the billet.
>
> Kim George
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