[Jewelry making - Article 00031] - Re: [Orchid] Charcoal block dust everywhere

[J. Russell]

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>     It is inconceivable to me that a small block of charcoal would
>     create enough dust to be a problem.

    Ron, I have always used an oxy/propane torch and done all of my
    polishing offsite, so I have to disagree with you. I am self-taught
    but enjoy producing metal objects that are pleasing to people. 

    I used charcoal blocks with and without the borax treatment and had
    real problems with black dust. The borax treatment helped somewhat.
    Since becoming more proficient using my torch and switching to
    firebrick the black dust problem is no longer a problem. Perhaps the
    improvement in my soldering techniques was responsible, but I think
    getting away from using a charcoal block was the real answer. 

Yours respectfully,
J. Russell

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