Subject: Re: L.L. $ B. Co. Anvle and welding flux

From: [email-masked] (Bill Fiorini)
Date: Fri, 7 Jun 1996 06:10:01 -0500

>I have two questions for the experts out there.  Has anyone heard of a cast
>steel anvel marked L.L. & B. Co.?
>     Second, I would like to hear some discussion on the kinds of flux
>people use for forge welding.  I have heard of borax and borax + sand, also
>borax + sand and iron filings.  I have been forging for about two years and
>getting consistantly good forge welds seems to be a problem.  I know alot of
>it probably has to do with experience and practice but I wanted to hear some
>comments on the process particularly the use of flux.  Chris Hubbard,
>Dekalb, IL 60115

Chris,
I have been using my own formula for the several years since Crescent Weld
was screwed up by the new manufacturer.  I weld daily on Pattern-Welded
Steel of a variety of alloys and carbon contents.  My formula is 4 parts
borax / 1 part boric acid powder or crystal.  The boric acid can be
purchased locally at any pharmacy or you can order in bulk from a chemical
supply.
Bill Fiorini

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From: Jim McCarty <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 07 Jun 1996 09:57:20 -0500

Bill Fiorini wrote:
Chris,
> purchased locally at any pharmacy or you can order in bulk from a chemical

I have heard that Roach Proof is boric acid -- wonder if this might 
work for the second ingrediant.

-- 
Jim McCarty
Father Helias Forge
Taos, MO
Newsletter editor, Blacksmiths Association of Missouri
Foolish consistencies are the hobgoblins of little minds

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From: Tom Vincent <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 7 Jun 1996 18:07:33 -0500 (CDT)

Boric acid is fairly toxic. Should one be concerned re: the fumes? Tom

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From: Chris Kilpatrick <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 07 Jun 1996 18:45:24 -0700

> > work for the second ingrediant.
Check your visine bottle, boric is an ingredient, you'll have to prove 
toxicity to me.