[Jewelry making - Article 00744] - Re: [Orchid] [Source] Roach-pruf boric acid

[Aufin]

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    Yep, that's what I'd do - go out and pay the high price for the pure
    stuff. But remember, never use it to cool off that dirty ring you
    just soldered, or that nasty chain or bracelet link you just got
    hot, or quench something so you can take a quick look at it and keep
    on working. And make sure everything is sterile spotless before
    dipping in the solution. There's no telling what may blow off, fall
    off, get rinsed off, etc. into your "pure" solution. 

    Ever taken a look at the sediments in your boric/alcohol container
    after a few years of using it? After 20+ years of continuous use and
    never changing, only replenishing, the bottom of my container has a
    couple grams of metal filings, some black stuff I can't and don't
    care to identify, even a few fleas I sent on their way to
    Never-Never Land years ago. So what if there's a tiny amount of air
    milled diatomaceous earth in it. It sinks the same as just about
    everything else that finds its way into the jar. 

    Yep, I'd really hate for some of that inert stuff listed on the
    bottle to find its way into my jar. 

    In other words, quit sweating the small stuff and get on with what
    matters. On your journey of life in this business you'll find that
    life in the jewelry shop isn't the cleanest and or safest way to make
    a living. But it sure can be rewarding. And, with common sense and
    proper amount of caution, you'll find you've developed your own
    methods of getting around obstacles, saving a few shop supplies
    dollars by reading ingredient lables, and figuring out your own
    shortcuts to get the job done. Don't be afraid to "push the envelope"
    a bit. Just make certain it's a cheap enough "envelope", 
    though. Experience is the only way to tell just how far to push.


 
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