View Full Version : anybody else use paper as a flux?
troy_mclure
05-04-2010, 01:40 AM
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
05-04-2010, 02:29 AM
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
05-04-2010, 01:23 PM
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
05-04-2010, 02:16 PM
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:
I've been known to read books when making #2, too...
DLCTEX
05-04-2010, 06:43 PM
Otherwise it's a waste of time sitting there.
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