BORAX: What it is, how to use it, and how to cook it down PROPERLY

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  • @jeffgrier8488
    @jeffgrier8488 7 ปีที่แล้ว +308

    I love how you are able to combine great information and humor in your videos.

    • @douglaslambert6109
      @douglaslambert6109 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's what I think that makes viewers want to watch more of your TH-cam!

    • @michaelb.42112
      @michaelb.42112 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup !!! I loved the Cocaine borax. 3:05 is Borax crack.

  • @thomasarussellsr
    @thomasarussellsr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Pure comedic genius! Absolutely BRILLIANT! Really had me going. I never heard of cooking down Borax, but was following along expectingly, thinking I was going to need to order a new stone mortar and pestle.

    • @petexii
      @petexii ปีที่แล้ว

      >_

    • @FISHGEEK305
      @FISHGEEK305 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too 😂😂 then I think I spit coffee thru my nose laughing

  • @kennethperry7160
    @kennethperry7160 7 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    Reminds me of my granpa's carp recipe. Put the fish on a cedar plank and cook in the oven at 425 for 35 minutes. Take it out, throw the carp away and eat the board

    • @FT4Freedom
      @FT4Freedom 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol

    • @probablynot5767
      @probablynot5767 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Damn I wanna meet him

    • @19culprit25
      @19culprit25 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      kenneth perry haha

    • @jonathanm9436
      @jonathanm9436 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      We have a similar recipe for Galahs and Cockatoos - it involves boiling the bird with a rock until the rock is soft, then tossing the bird and eating the rock.

    • @skullduggery6862
      @skullduggery6862 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I heard the same, only put the fish in tinfoil with cow guacamole

  • @tanglediver
    @tanglediver 7 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    I SWEAR, ... I NEVER, .... heard of boiling down borax, ... until now.

    • @edwarnock4534
      @edwarnock4534 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      tanglediver me neither, Lol! Apparently wasn't missin' nuthin'! 😄

  • @DougW
    @DougW 7 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    I think the problem is that the pot you used to cook the borax in has bad rebound

    • @purgatoryironworks
      @purgatoryironworks  7 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      Dunno, it bounced off that damn tree pretty well

    • @johnmachelski4681
      @johnmachelski4681 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That's a win comment if I ever saw one though.

    • @xylosfurniture
      @xylosfurniture ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@purgatoryironworksI hope the tree is ok☹.

  • @jesseyoung7855
    @jesseyoung7855 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When you threw the pan out the window... that got me to subscribe.

  • @drastixhound9524
    @drastixhound9524 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I like this guy's sense of humor - not to mention the ultra informative lesson. Subscription earned.

  • @RTR104
    @RTR104 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Literally bought a Box to try my hand at forge welding this week, came upon this vid by chance....subbed. Love it man don't stop.

  • @hamitup01
    @hamitup01 7 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Thanks for making milk come out of my nose!! That was great!

    • @copwcuffs5415
      @copwcuffs5415 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Milk, spaghetti noodles are even better!

    • @davearonow65
      @davearonow65 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      .me too. And I wasn't even drinking milk!

    • @Pilotweldman
      @Pilotweldman 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@davearonow65 Heck my whole ham sandwich got thru mah node.

  • @andrewgoldstein1606
    @andrewgoldstein1606 7 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Sooooo funny when you threw the pot out of the window. Your the best . Keep up the good work. Love the videos

    • @zebkaye
      @zebkaye 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I didn’t even see it coming. Just starting to look at casting and didn’t know anything about it lol if videos are like this might have to keep watching

  • @weltall
    @weltall 7 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Turn on Closed Captions and go to 1:42

    • @wesgreen241
      @wesgreen241 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂😂 that's hilarious!!!

    • @ElTurbinado
      @ElTurbinado 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lollll. And a spoonful of hope too.

    • @mojoenduro5386
      @mojoenduro5386 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      BWHAHAHAAHA!

    • @drewga403
      @drewga403 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      LMFAO Hilarious! Love that he started with a spoonful of hope XD

    • @JohnSmith-bv4nw
      @JohnSmith-bv4nw 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Invariably, indeed!

  • @Roberttttttttt
    @Roberttttttttt 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ps how much do I have to grind it down before I can snort it?

  • @zreiser
    @zreiser 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Rofl that ending tho! I was sitting like "why the hell would you do that?" And then....ROFL. Ty Trent, these are the kinds of videos I started following your channel for!

  • @Hello-wo4sx
    @Hello-wo4sx 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    ive been watching some of your videos recently but this really secured my subscription. i got a real laugh out of this one. keep it up

  • @koterba13
    @koterba13 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dude, this is now one of my favorite videos. I was carefully watching all along and thinking to myself "man, I've never had to go through all of this" and then we got to the end and I kinda cheered. Keep up.tbe good work!

  • @ejwhiteew
    @ejwhiteew 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Ah ya got me on that one! I thought you had gone off the deep end! Keep up the great work!

  • @gprospector
    @gprospector 7 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Dude! You just gained another fan

  • @Roberttttttttt
    @Roberttttttttt 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you I’ve been looking for this answer 😊

  • @nblythin
    @nblythin 7 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Or just buy anhydrous borax (instead of the grocery store laundry stuff).

    • @18IMAMGODINA
      @18IMAMGODINA 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If it works why spend money on more expensive stuff?

    • @18IMAMGODINA
      @18IMAMGODINA 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Grauenwolf lol

  • @paul-wade-hampton6766
    @paul-wade-hampton6766 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cook it for hours than throw it like a angry mad man, learned something new ! Everyday we do ! Very good video Sir"! & You have a great sense of humor"! Thank you for the education Sir"!
    Respectfully, / Sincerely.
    Signed:
    Paul~

  • @nethermuircottage2474
    @nethermuircottage2474 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was watching and thinking "wonder what he's going to do with it" - made me chuckle. You get yourself a subscribe sir, well played

  • @beastlyironworks8296
    @beastlyironworks8296 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have to tell you that is the best information you can get at a cooking down borax I have ever seen. Here in Canada I'm going to be letting all the other blacksmith know to watch your video. And repeat step by step what you have done.

  • @kensmith8832
    @kensmith8832 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    There is a company in Alabama that sells the cooked down Borax. I have seen other blacksmiths pledge by it. I really enjoy your method of tossing it!

    • @stevesyncox9893
      @stevesyncox9893 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I stick those silica gel packs in the can.

  • @cavokdotcom
    @cavokdotcom 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really need to know, how much rebound does that scrap pile have with a pot of anhydrous borax?
    Asking for a friend...

  • @blades7558
    @blades7558 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    BAHAHAHA. that was perfect! i was thinking to my self the whole time why go through all hat it works fine as is... then I realized i wasn't using my dominant hand to deal with the problem of the arm chair blacksmiths!
    thank you for the fun video!

  • @wellybobs4403
    @wellybobs4403 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yep, Ya totally got me .. I was like whoa.. I didnt know you had to do that ...! then BANG out the window.. Thankyou for the lesson.

  • @Satyrsen
    @Satyrsen 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great Video!
    I live in Germany and since one can no longer buy borax in the EU I was wondering if there is a good alternative to it.

    • @zreiser
      @zreiser 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Satyrsen here's what Wikipedia says (pretty sure you s/b able to get sand or salt in the EU):
      The oldest flux used for forge welding was fine silica sand. The iron or steel would be heated in a reducing environment within the coals of the forge. Devoid of oxygen, the metal forms a layer of iron-oxide called wustite on its surface. When the metal is hot enough, but below the welding temperature, the smith sprinkles some sand onto the metal. The silicon in the sand reacts with the wustite to form fayalite, which melts just below the welding temperature. This produced a very effective flux which helped to make a strong weld.[31]
      Early examples of flux used different combinations and various amounts of ironfillings, borax, sal ammoniac, balsam of copaiba, cyanide of potash, and soda phosphate. The 1920 edition of Scientific American book of facts and formulae indicates a frequently offered trade secret as using copperas, saltpeter, common salt, black oxideof manganese, prussiate of potash, and "nice welding sand" (silicate).

    • @zreiser
      @zreiser 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      So hey Trent, this guy raises a good question: can you do a vid making Damascus WITHOUT borax, using any of the above listed materials as flux?

    • @christopherneelyakagoattmo6078
      @christopherneelyakagoattmo6078 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My understanding is that Epsom Salts (MgSo4 * 7H2O) can be used as an effective flux. It is a Magnesium Salt, which bonds fairly well with the Iron Oxides. However care must be taken for proper ventilation as it forms sulfur dioxide and trioxide when heated to 1000 C. The Sulfurous acid gas also keeps scale from forming by denying Oxygen entry through the catalyst "hotzone" around the deteriorating salt. (SO2 and SO3 react instantly at those temps with all available O2 and H2O forming more SO3, and, H2SO4, Sulfuric Acid.) A 50/50 mixture with white silica sand seems to work.

    • @Satyrsen
      @Satyrsen 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Guys, this is some great Information already!
      There is a blacksmith on youtube using sand as flux (TechnicusJoe) but it does not seem to be verry beginner friendly to me...
      Trent, I would really like to see you try the sand and or other options and tell us what you think of it aswell!

    • @shonaoneill5151
      @shonaoneill5151 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Satyrsen what are you talking about? Go on ebay and search "borax" or search it's chemical name "sodium tetraborate ". Their is nothing stopping you from buying borax.....maybe it's down to the weight of it and it not being practical to ship it in maybe.....not sure? I am in the UK and there are 100s of people selling it. If you really are struggling to get it, search it's chemical name, I guarantee that you will find a seller, if not hit me back, I will hook you up ;-)

  • @douglasyoung927
    @douglasyoung927 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I clicked on this video out of disbelief "cook down your Borax!" I was waiting for reality to kick in the whole time I was watching this! Great video!

  • @johnnymotley6468
    @johnnymotley6468 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hahahaha i was not expecting that!! Freaking hilarious ! Great video.

  • @fredericklegrande4564
    @fredericklegrande4564 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can use it to remove tarnish from silver but without the heat?

  • @kellypenrod2979
    @kellypenrod2979 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    LOL!! Same exact thing my grandpa did right down to throwing the pan out of the shop!!
    LOL!!! Lord that brought back some memories!
    Love your channel young man, you are an accomplished smith, A thing to be proud of in this day and age.
    Keep up the good work, and the sharing of the craft to those who wish to learn.
    Stay safe, and God bless.

  • @neweythefool
    @neweythefool 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mate I've just started silver casting and my 1st cast came out black and burnt and I've just found out about borax and you're video is the most informative on the Internet thank you

  • @fromtheusawithlove
    @fromtheusawithlove 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    that made me laugh! I was questioning the title then "just throw it all out in the scrap pile!!!"

  • @jockstewart8793
    @jockstewart8793 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is the most common sense, plain speaking and direct thing I have seen on here. Thank you for your sage words of wisdom.

  • @RussianCrasyMan
    @RussianCrasyMan 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    laughed so hard I drop a hammer on my foot. Now I'm keep laughing through tears )))

  • @daniellarsson4418
    @daniellarsson4418 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved that.
    I'm a beginner so i really took the bait. "Wtf... do i have to cook the borax?, i have totally missed this..."
    Laughed so hard at the end. Your channel is great!!!

  • @JCMakerspace
    @JCMakerspace 7 ปีที่แล้ว +214

    LMAO, just like cooking tofu. Throw it in the trash and put a piece of meat on the grill.

    • @garythompson766
      @garythompson766 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Cooking with Tofu is fine. But you have to let it dry out long enough so it will burn but you cant use pots because the weight will smash out your fire.

    • @Larry1942Will
      @Larry1942Will 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Best thing to do with Tofu is add it to your compost pile.

    • @___xyz___
      @___xyz___ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You gotta deep fry that shit man. What a waste.

    • @MrSanteeclaus
      @MrSanteeclaus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Feed tofu to the pigs then put pig in the smoker

  • @Shadow870
    @Shadow870 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is by far the best method I have ever seen for cooking down borax.

  • @sstought
    @sstought 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Laying down truth fast and hard. I think people try to do stuff like cooking borax because they want some trick to make their welds better, when what they need is practise.

    • @sandervanduren2779
      @sandervanduren2779 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sean St. exactly! Then when their welds fail, they say "oh I didn't cook it long enough"

  • @burgesst44
    @burgesst44 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just laughed so hard I had two tears in my eyes, that was just too funny. I've never heard of cooking down borax either like that but I have now oh my god...

  • @countryboy4383
    @countryboy4383 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love it man! lol!!!!! keep up the great work sir!

  • @tomfarrow710
    @tomfarrow710 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good, the amt water in borax isn't going to hurt the forge weld. Thanks

  • @jdilksjr
    @jdilksjr 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm rolling on the floor laughing. Good video.

  • @adventureDad1976
    @adventureDad1976 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am a new blacksmith. Literally starting this weekend. Can I use Two Mule Borax. The same stuff for the laundry?

  • @elliottrose2730
    @elliottrose2730 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sweet,I thought you were crazy at first. Good one 🖒

  • @selvanmaistry5771
    @selvanmaistry5771 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this the same borax used in gold smelting love to know

  • @ro8v28
    @ro8v28 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Now that's funny right there! I don't care who you are!

  • @is_it_true_2023
    @is_it_true_2023 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    what temperature does structural steel melt into iron microspheres?

  • @bluegrassengineer
    @bluegrassengineer 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This one made me subscribe. What a hoot!

    • @1grandpappy684
      @1grandpappy684 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      bluegrassengineer lol Me too! I subscribed just before I saw your comment. :-)

  • @DreidMusicalX
    @DreidMusicalX ปีที่แล้ว

    That was great! I came to see if you were going to speak on what type borax to use? I'm new to this and was wondering if regular store bought Borax will work that you see for using in laundry?

  • @Ivan-hj1kd
    @Ivan-hj1kd 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That my friend was awesome.

  • @thisolddog2259
    @thisolddog2259 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey brother... Thanks for your insite, I'm new to blacksmithing and not quite as new to knife making. I've had to utube and google the crap out of my phone to build my first forge from plaster of Paris and play sand with a propane burner from amazon. It does work quite well considering the little amount of money I've invested. I've been wanting to forge weld a hilt to a dagger ( and yes i can make a slotted hilt to slide on the tang) but i want a more rustic look. My question is... what color should i bring the steel to?

  • @jimmymckay73
    @jimmymckay73 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    did not see that coming . i almost spit out my pizza ,holy crap warn a guy will ya.

  • @linda83nilsson
    @linda83nilsson 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi. I have a bunch of saw chains laying around and I always wanted to do a damscus steel piece. Is it possible to do damscus steel without borax? Is borax necessity or is it just doing it easier? Thanks for a fun clip.

    • @purgatoryironworks
      @purgatoryironworks  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Flux is the thing, doesnt have to be borax. But you will need flux of some sort

  • @BigWillSD
    @BigWillSD 7 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    LMBO! So snorting Borax gives one roid rage? Lol very informative though, thanks you...

    • @ernestsheffield9976
      @ernestsheffield9976 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      You also end up with very clean sinuses.

    • @julianhurley1985
      @julianhurley1985 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Will M. I

    • @StratmanJerry
      @StratmanJerry 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      What in the fork does that B stand for?

    • @tibfulv
      @tibfulv 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The procedure for snorting borax is complicated, and must be followed to the letter. First, take a piece of steel, hammer it to shape, harden it, and turn it into martensite. Then sharpen it to a razor's edge. Next, polish another sheet of steel until you can see your face in it. Spread the borax on the steel sheet, then use the shaped steel to form it into lines. Cut a piece of copper tubing to size, and snort through it. If you have no access to metal stock, a similar effect can be achieved with a mirror and a razor blade.

    • @Red5tar66
      @Red5tar66 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bollocks

  • @wesleytownsend8214
    @wesleytownsend8214 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man I’ll be honest, you really had me going there. I was thinking “really I had no idea”. Amazing video!

  • @felipealvarez9556
    @felipealvarez9556 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    There is no reason to dislike this video lol

    • @stillenacht8518
      @stillenacht8518 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Felipe Alvarez I’d imagine the idiots cooking down their borax think differently.

  • @hollowknight99
    @hollowknight99 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This has to be one of the more entertaining, and informative videos bout borax I've looked up all day.

  • @justinwilson4090
    @justinwilson4090 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You my friend... Are Greatness, thanks again! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! That's funny!

  • @henrymach
    @henrymach 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Will it blend?

  • @spoplehughes
    @spoplehughes 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    mortar and pestle ? this is the 21st century ,stick it in a coffee grinder lol ..and then throw that away too

    • @stillenacht8518
      @stillenacht8518 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      spoplehughes coffee grinder might break. Never tried to cook down borax but I’d imagine it’s pretty hard. Couple good chunks in your average coffee grinder aren’t gonna do it any favors. 😹

  • @gvndual84
    @gvndual84 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m brand new to this, I’m watching with rapt attention, taking notes, adding to my playlist, and WHAMMO. Got me. Hook..line..AND sinker. Well-played my friend, well-played.

  • @bobsyeruncle6107
    @bobsyeruncle6107 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    LMAO......ya got me

  • @rosstapson
    @rosstapson 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for being the guy who doesn't beat around the bush :) it'll keep me watching.

  • @astrazenica7783
    @astrazenica7783 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lol, that's the high grade sheeit. These noobs can't take a bit of bubble in their borax

  • @phoenixpinkmyn5535
    @phoenixpinkmyn5535 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    about two thirds into this id I started thinking that hydrated borax would probably suit me just fine, so when you tossed it out and said "don't f'n worry about it!!" i couldn't help but laugh and give a big thumbs up

  • @elxever44abarca39
    @elxever44abarca39 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Haha! That was funny

  • @EthanPDobbins
    @EthanPDobbins 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it! I had a box of borax sat out in the rain overnight...whoops. I cooked it a little till it dried on the forge. then left it in the rain again overnight. I needed to do some welds so i spooned the wet goopy watered down borax on the hot steel. welds took just fine. if the borax is bubbling and falling off its probably too much borax and not enough heat.

  • @theprovopirate
    @theprovopirate 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    hahahaha very nice.

  • @AzzytheSnek
    @AzzytheSnek 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have never seen this dude before...
    Now I have and now I am subbed
    Love this vid

  • @gregshirley6127
    @gregshirley6127 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Lol nough said

  • @CELTICSAVAGE32
    @CELTICSAVAGE32 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are absolutely hilarious.. LOVE this video, man. I had a good chuckle going from the snorting of the borax, right through to the end.. when you threw that pot outside I busted out laughing. Hahaha great video.

  • @jacktrades8705
    @jacktrades8705 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This litteraly JUST made me a fan for life Bro!

  • @chrisbergeron860
    @chrisbergeron860 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You really had me on that one, almost pissed myself when you threw the pot out the window. Love the videos.

  • @HandsomeLongshanks
    @HandsomeLongshanks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great ending. Thank you. As a newbie blacksmith, you had me thinking I was going to have to do so much extra work.

  • @retiredtom1654
    @retiredtom1654 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, and one you will remember. That gives it value. Good "training" video!

  • @calvinbass1839
    @calvinbass1839 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's so refreshing to cut through the B.S. Thank you for sharing. Have a blessed day.

  • @Mark-pp2ty
    @Mark-pp2ty 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi. I have a full time blacksmith shop. Great video and job. Thank you

  • @justcallmesteve3728
    @justcallmesteve3728 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was actualy looking for a video of borax becomming anhydrous (or boild down as you put it) and not only did this video fit the bill i also did not see the end coming at all and it made me actually laught. Great video

  • @dr.froghopper6711
    @dr.froghopper6711 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yukyukyuk! My grandfather was a blacksmith during the depression. He’s been dead since 1971 and we scattered his ashes on the Sandia Mountains east of Albuquerque, NM. I started watching this I swear I heard him cussing, lol. “Ay CARAMBA! What is wrong with that boy?” We never cooked borax down anywhere but on hot steel bar!

  • @lonewolf9390
    @lonewolf9390 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Getting my gas forge set up over the weekend to try my hand at welding up some Damascus. Good to know I don't need to waste my time cooking down borax to make it work for fluxing.

  • @rodrigodeusfontes
    @rodrigodeusfontes 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I dont forge welding, blacksmithing or anything like that, but it got me curious there. Thanks for a nice video on the subject! Cheers from Brazil!

  • @larrylund2682
    @larrylund2682 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this...I am not a blacksmith but, I do use borax flux to solder silver jewelry. The bubbling of the borax can be annoying but, deal with it. If your solder bits move put them back in place with a pick and get on with your soldering. Sooner or later ya may even learn how to slowly heat the work piece to keep the solder from jumping.

  • @jameskapales4696
    @jameskapales4696 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely love that you took the time to make the video for us just to throw the pot out the window. Sir, I salute you.

  • @didirusliyadi9066
    @didirusliyadi9066 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Will borax reacts with carbon in the iron and turn into Boron Carbide in the high temperature?
    Its a very strong compounds.

  • @WrenagadeWorkshop
    @WrenagadeWorkshop 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Holy shit that was funny!
    Did a lot of blacksmithing in my teens and have never heard of cooking borax, totally had me at the end, nice one ;)
    Subbed.

  • @Hawk013
    @Hawk013 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it. I had never heard of cooking your borax either, where do people come up with this stuff?

  • @Napkinholdin
    @Napkinholdin 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was absolutely beautiful - the whole time I was thinking: "Who the heck is spending the time cooking down borax... just dump that on!"

  • @3DPDK
    @3DPDK 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Nothing better than a big o' blacksmith with a sense of humor.

  • @Big88Country
    @Big88Country 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, you had me all the way to the end, AWESOME!

  • @arlands7905
    @arlands7905 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    i have no garage yet i'd like to build a small ?smelting oven? something to melt aluminum , brass , ect. plenty of videos on here on how , any tips ? maybe a video of yours to point me towards ?

    • @purgatoryironworks
      @purgatoryironworks  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Youll need a foundry and crucibles to do that. We will explore the topic in a few weeks!

  • @MrOlvidado89
    @MrOlvidado89 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    So after the part where we throw it out the window, we pick it up with dirt on it and it won’t affect the outcome?..

  • @trevorbarton2235
    @trevorbarton2235 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy makes it very easy to understand.....
    even with some fun thrown in. ( from Australia)

  • @BacktotheBasics101
    @BacktotheBasics101 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video and I appreciate you keeping it family friendly. Love the pot getting thrown out the window.

  • @armenvondoms1815
    @armenvondoms1815 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The stores keep being out of stock for borax. I bought boric acid instead. Will this work? I've tried it already but failed to forge weld chrome vanadium together.

    • @purgatoryironworks
      @purgatoryironworks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Problem is that chrome steels cant be welded in an open air forge. Not sure if boric can be used for steel

    • @armenvondoms1815
      @armenvondoms1815 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@purgatoryironworks Thanks for the reply! I knew someone would know about this.

  • @reprosser
    @reprosser 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    If the borax creates a glassy surface - does it not interfere with the pieces sticking together (or maybe it melts at welding temp and is forced out when hammering?)

    • @purgatoryironworks
      @purgatoryironworks  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, its liquid at temp and squirts out. Violently.

  • @CherylAnn2222
    @CherylAnn2222 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Haha that was awesome! I watched this because I was wondering if I could use 20 mule team borax powder strait from the box as flux for silversmithing?

    • @purgatoryironworks
      @purgatoryironworks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have and its passable. Boric acid mixed with ethanol is by far better.

    • @CherylAnn2222
      @CherylAnn2222 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@purgatoryironworks thank you.

  • @dr.birbmd7266
    @dr.birbmd7266 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a new one for me, never seen anyone bother. Fun watching you suddenly chuck that pot.

  • @TheJoeGrosso
    @TheJoeGrosso 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That, sir, was the best and most unexpected climax I've ever seen, dare I say even rivaling the tremendous climaxes of great films such as The Departed, The Village, and Inception. Bravo!

  • @sleepingbear7182
    @sleepingbear7182 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man you had me going for a couple of minutes. Kept telling myself that Trenmt could not be THAT misinformed.
    Enjoyed the laugh. Thanks