Forums > Technical Discussion > Safe metals to use for Fire Buugeng

Posted: 27th Mar 2010
ok i'm not exactly sure if it would be the best thing for it but i think tungsten would be the best it is heat resistant shatter resistant and extremely strong and cools down ridiculously fast the only reason i know this is because i tig weld and you use tungsten rods

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Posted: 27th Mar 2010
I'd probably use a reasonable gauge of tubular aluminium, the length metal of the curves should be more than enough to dissipate the heat before it reaches you hands, easier to work with than steel and not too heavy. Haven't heard of it producing toxins, one of my fire staffs is aluminium and when I bother to clean it up the metal looks fresh, no signs of deterioration.
(if i remember chemistry rightly aluminium as a pure metal forms an extremely non-reactive layer on it's surface which protects it)

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Posted: 27th Mar 2010
Aluminum doesn't, but galvanized steel will, as it's coated with zinc, which DOES produce toxic fumes when heated. Aluminum is totally safe, and a large majority of fire toys are made of it.

Posted: 27th Mar 2010
Aluminum forms a very thing layer of aluminum oxide on the surface is what you're thinking of. And the staffs HoP sells are made of Aluminum so I'd say that's a good choice. And stainless steel would be really heavy I can imagine.

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Posted: 27th Mar 2010
All right cool, now I just need to get it cut and it will be done!!! and pictures will fallow!!!

Posted: 28th Mar 2010
Awesome, I'm glad we could be of help, Can't wait to see how they turn out

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