07-28-2010, 02:09 PM
Thanks guys, I understand the meaning of a "sprue" now. I`m very interested in some images of the sprue of your plate, Brian. Could you send some images to me?
There are some more things I like to know more about. It`s maybe a good idea to ask that in steps to keep it well-organized. What did the romans use as flux to solder, and how did they cut the sprue? Modern smiths are able to use very fine saws, but I can imagine that the romans were not able to make such fine tools. Using a chisel could be a solution, but they are very "big" so it`s difficult to cut fine work.
There are some more things I like to know more about. It`s maybe a good idea to ask that in steps to keep it well-organized. What did the romans use as flux to solder, and how did they cut the sprue? Modern smiths are able to use very fine saws, but I can imagine that the romans were not able to make such fine tools. Using a chisel could be a solution, but they are very "big" so it`s difficult to cut fine work.
(aka Niels)