[TheForge] Forge welding

[williamsiron at comcast.net]

I've used borax, boric acid, a mix of the two, clean/dry quartz sand, EZ weld and several others from Superior Flux in Cleveland, Ohio, a mix of boric acid and either black or red iron oxide and a flux made by Russell Colvin. Depending on your metal, the fire and your experience, each one works well. The down side of borax is that after the welding is done, you need to clean all the excess flux off the piece. The now anhydrous borax will absorb water from the air and turn white. Then your finely crafted piece will have white streaks and your customer will have questions. 



Mark Williams 

Snow Hill, Maryland 



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Subject: [TheForge] Forge welding 

Are there any ways to forge weld without borax? I've heard that mud dobber nests make good flux, when crushed finely. Any ideas? also, where can one find borax cheaply? 
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