Getting a clean weld on a Damascus billet took me three full days.

The flux kept burning off before the steel would fuse properly. Anyone have a better flux recipe for pattern welding?

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Honestly, isn't the main issue usually temperature control, not just the flux? Try a borax glass mix with a bit of iron powder to help it stick.

caseys301d ago

Yeah temperature is huge for sure. Read a forum post where a guy kept getting cold shuts because his forge just wasn't hot enough, even with good flux. He cranked the heat and it welded first try. The borax and iron powder trick is a solid tip for dirty steel, helps get a good seal.