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Yesterday, 11:13 PM

CJ57 replied to a thread Forum malfunction in News & Questions about the Forum

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...

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Yesterday, 09:01 PM

Petal replied to a thread removing flux residue in Question Time

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. ...

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Yesterday, 08:26 PM

Sheen replied to a thread removing flux residue in Question Time

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...

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Yesterday, 02:19 PM

Dennis started a thread Forum malfunction in News & Questions about the Forum

Most of the time when attempting to visit the Forum, I get 'Content encoding error'. I am hoping that Dave will see this and come to the rescue....

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Yesterday, 02:14 PM

Caro started a thread 9ct Gold Ring Repair in Need Help? Ask the Experts!

I've been asked to resolder a 9ct band set with microscopic flush diamonds at the front. I've only just started working with gold so still feeling my...

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30-04-2024, 11:23 AM

Dennis replied to a thread removing flux residue in Question Time

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...

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29-04-2024, 06:15 PM

coril replied to a thread removing flux residue in Question Time

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

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29-04-2024, 04:17 PM

Dennis replied to a thread removing flux residue in Question Time

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...

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28-04-2024, 07:46 PM

josef1 replied to a thread Recommend a site in Say Hello

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...

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28-04-2024, 07:43 PM

coril started a thread removing flux residue in Question Time

I am using a silver solder paste that contains potassium difluorodihydroxyborate as flux. What is the best way to remove any residue of the flux...

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28-04-2024, 01:43 PM

jam started a thread Recommend a site in Say Hello

Hello everyone Can anyone recommend a site to sell all my jewellery tools . Sadly I am retiring and want to sell my jewellery tools including a...

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27-04-2024, 05:05 PM

Ruedeleglise replied to a thread Matt finish on silver in Question Time

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...

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26-04-2024, 02:17 PM

nicks creative stuff replied to a thread Hi all 😊 in Say Hello

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...

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25-04-2024, 10:59 PM

Damien started a thread Hi all 😊 in Say Hello

Hello all Im a hobbyist who started out making copper band rings with various stone inserts, byzantine chains/bracelets and earrings. As the...

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