[TheForge] Re: File Making

[Andrew Vida]

Speaking of fumes, much of the wrought iron I pulled out of Raritan Bay 
in Perth Amboy gives off a fume that is really nasty.  You get the 
tiniest whiff and everything inside you says "NO!".  I have learned to 
steer clear of this.  Put the iron in the fire awhile and let whatever 
noxious things that are there burn off while giving a respectful berth.

What I could not quite figure is what those noxious things may have 
been.  The fumes are most acrid - very harsh on the nose, and  something 
of a singular sensation (please, no lapsing into "A Chorus Line").  I 
also notice the occasional strange blue flame.  Not like copper, but not 
like anything else either, of which I am familiar.  Any ideas?  This 
iron has lain in the brackish-to-salty waters of the bay for at least 50 
years, closer to 100 in most cases I would imagine - old ship graveyard.

	-Andy

Larry Brown wrote:
> Thanks for the information in the post, I always try to stay away from 
> the fumes as it stinks, but the cyanide information is really good to be 
> aware of. Don't use it much, got the can 2nd hand and have had it 20+ yrs.
> Larry Brown