[TheForge] Zinc Joining Advice

[debmiller at fuse.net]

Given the client it will probably be more decoartive than functional, but expected to be usable in a wet application.  She is looking for a "standard" kitchen size sink.

---- "terry l. ridder" <terrylr at blauedonau.com> wrote: 
> hello;
> 
> comments below.
> 
> On Tue, 28 Nov 2006 debmiller at fuse.net wrote:
> 
> >
> > Hey people!
> >
> <snip>
> >
> > I have been asked to do something unusual to me.
> >
> > A client wants a sink made out of zinc?!?!?
> >
> 
> zinc as in solid zinc sheet or as in galvanized steel sheet metal?
> is this for a dry sink or an actual working wet sink?
> 
> >
> > I was thinking I could use low temp solder, probably
> > some of the old stuff (lead).
> >
> 
> not knowing the dimensions nor the shape of the sink it may be easier to
> cast the sink from zinc or zinc alloys.
> 
> >
> > I don't think I would want to try to TIG it.
> >
> > Other than saying no, any experience, recommendations.....
> >
> > Ray Miller
> > Cincinnati
> >
> 
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> terry l. ridder ><>
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