[Jewelry making - Article 00938] - Re: [Orchid] Drawbenches notes

[James Binnion]

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>     Hi all just to let you know when i was an apprentice wire drawer we
>     used soap flakes to reduce friction and easy the load also the more
>     times you draw through to get to your final size the more brittle
>     it gets 

    Ivory bar soap or flakes work quite well as a drawing lubricant. But
    it is hydroscopic and will pull water out of the air and rust your
    tools if you do not get it all cleaned off the tools. 

James Binnion
jbin AT mokume-gane.com
James Binnion Metal Arts
http://www.mokume-gane.com
360-756-6550
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