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You're supposed to be able to fuse Argentium, but I have had trouble seeing whether the fusion is successful. If you go on heating, it is liable to...

Thanks, Dennis. I'm glad to see you're still here :) Thanks for posting your bracelet. It reminds me of paper chains made at Christmas time and is...

Hi Indi My setups indoors, and with restricted space I was inclined to op for little torch small propane bottle and a portable oxycon. Which as...

Hi Nick The oxycon was left unused for months, and although I've since been running it periodically pretty sure damage is done. Thanks again...

Hi Indi, and welcome back. Chains made with Argentium are beautiful and white. You just have to bear in mind that this version of silver can't stand...

HI Damien I have nothing of value to offer but well done on the torch upgrade. I'm still scared of such things and use a kitchen-style butane torch....

Hi Damien, nice to hear my videos have come in useful. It sounds like you have it all under control. I’ve been wanting to swap over to an oxygen...

Hi Nick, appreciate the response����. I'm using 400g propane gas bottle (standard plumbers bottle), as space is restricted. To be honest Nick I've...

In my experience it should work fine.

All these different opinions are the whole point of the forum of course. Auflux has been my go to, even for large pieces like belt buckles, but it...

I find the forum is rarely functioning well these days Dennis. Even if you access the page if you click on the todays post link it goes to error, if...

I've always used Alum pickle and if it doesn't remove the residue, just leave the piece in for longer and add some more alum crystals to the water. ...

How have you found the safety of Auflux? Inhalation? I've been using borax cause as far as I know it's really safe. But I've been having problems...

Once I've gone through the routine it's good enough for me. That said I don't use fluxes that leave a hard to dissolve glaze behind. For me...

Thanks, is it always possible to see the residue with the naked eye?

Try your usual pickle first. If unwanted residues still remain,m then use safety pickle followed by a hot bicarbonate of soda solution, and then...

I've just sold lots of my tools. I did it initially on eBay then I asked if they needed anything else and sold them additional tools but without...

Hi there. Sorry to reply late …….I actually am thinking of the patina being in the engraving and the surrounding silver being matt finished. Not a...

Hi Damien, this is the style of propane regulator I use for my Smiths Little Torch it is adjustable up to 4 bar. I think I have it set to roughly...

Make sure to give it a coating of wax if you have a patina’d engraving to stop it reacting, and a good wash with baking powder of course

Hi Is it still available? Thanks

Thanks Bob. It went well and still all in one piece

I agree it is a swear word, but on occasion I have resorted to glue.