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  1. 11-05-2011, 05:16 AM #21
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    I will be doing the same soon, I have heard that you keep a layer of charcoal on the melt the entire time including pouring it (which can be tricky with just 1 person). Im a member on Alloy Ave so I will get more info on doing this and relay it here.

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  4. 11-13-2011, 08:35 PM #22
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    i looked at the website that makes the copper foundry flux it is mostly salt, borax and olivine sand...i looked at their msds sheet..
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