[Jewelry making - Article 00834] - Re: [Orchid] Wrapping Charcoal Blocks

[Bericho]

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Hi Lainie:

>     When they are too chewed up after lots of soldering on them I steal
>     hubby's handy utility saw and saw off the top and start all over
>     again. Darn things aren't cheap! (saws or blocks!) 

    I bind my charcoal blocks with a simple piece of clothes hanger wire
    and it works fine. When the charcoal block gets worn, I simply take
    it outside and rub it on a concrete block or piece of brick until it
    is smooth and even. This works well and I get lots of use out of my
    blocks. Have one now that is probably 3/4 inch thick having been
    ground off so many times. I think this is easier than sawing it and
    you probably don't loose as much of the block each time. Sometimes
    you really only need to "sand" one end of the block - really keeps
    your charcoal in good shape. 

Kay
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