anybody else use paper as a flux?

[troy_mclure]

i used an old book i tore up as a flux today while making #2.

worked pretty good. low smoke/flame and a light ash that blows right off.

[SciFiJim]

Burning Books:shock:

I think it would be a factor of getting it in contact with your melt. Sawdust or wax would give good coverage to prevent oxidation.

[troy_mclure]

they were old romance books i got scammed with from ebay.

i ladle out the lead into the ingots so having stuff on top of my lead wouldn't be good.

[EMC45]

i used an old book i tore up as a flux today while making #2.
worked pretty good. low smoke/flame and a light ash that blows right off.



I usually read books when making "number2"...............:roll:

[Echo]

I've been known to read books when making #2, too...

[DLCTEX]

Otherwise it's a waste of time sitting there.