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Forging Flux

ERbsmith · 2017-01-01 22:53:22

Just wondering what do other irish blacksmiths use as forge flux i cant find borax in ireland and what would be the alternative

01-01-2017 11:53pm

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ERbsmith

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Just wondering what do other irish blacksmiths use as forge flux i cant find borax in ireland and what would be the alternative

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#2 02-01-2017 2:28pm

red sean

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Borax powder should be available in pharmacies.

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#3 03-01-2017 10:33pm

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would that not be in tiny amounts

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#4 04-01-2017 8:35am

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ERbsmith wrote: »

would that not be in tiny amounts

Probably. But you can ask who supplies them and any where else it's available.

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#5 04-01-2017 11:13am

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Try asking in a shop that does welding supplies

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#6 14-06-2021 2:15pm

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Did you ever find an alternative to it? Or find a location that sells it?

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#7 16-06-2021 2:25pm

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I did a Google search and found this Irish supplier. No idea if the price is competitive or not though.

https://kilkennyknifeandtool.com/shop/knife-making/borax-decahydrate-powder-1kg/

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