[Jewelry making - Article 01005] - Re: [Orchid] Magnesia soldering block

[Ryan Ricks]

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    Judy, 

>         What is the advantage of using a firebrick over a high density
>     charcoal block, if any? Is it price? Are firebricks cheaper? I
>     paid $22.00 (CN) for a high density charcoal block whereas I would
>     imagine fireblocks are plentiful and probably very inexpensive. Am
>     I wrong in this assumption? 

    I think you hit the nail on the head as far as I know. However,
    while I would prefer the reducing properties of the charcoal block, I
    always grab for the firebrick if I need to carve into one of them. I
    just don't have the strength to damage "my precious". 

Ryan


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