[Jewelry making - Article 00995] - Re: [Orchid] Magnesia soldering block

[Mary Barnes]

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    Hi to all, I tried a magnesia block too and didn't like it.  I went
    back to my soft bricks from an old kiln or furnace?  I've had them
    for years and like Judy from Kansas I use a saw to cut off the top
    of the brick when it gets really gunky (technical term). Then I use
    the little pieces to prop up and hold odd and awkward pieces when I
    solder.  I agree that the solder drops into the holes so what I do
    is use  fireplace bricks under my soft bricks to place my solder
    pieces on until ready for use.  They also serve to protect my work
    bench.  With the exception of making small silver balls I use the
    soft bricks for everything.  OK well I do have an annealing pan. 
    I've tried almost everything on the market and keep going back to my
    old bricks. Mary in really, really hot Yakima, WA (suppose to hit 106 tomorrow!)


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