[TheForge] Zinc soldering

[Andrew Vida]

Wow... zinc.  I can barely think of a more hideous choice for a counter 
top, but if they are willing to pay for it...

As to the question of finish - hammered finishes are cheesy as hell, so 
they fail on the point of aesthetics.  On the practical front I feel 
they are not well suited to a counter.  There may be issues with 
cleaning them, depending on the precise finish, and I am not convinced 
that they will age gracefully.  Then again, zinc is such a horrid choice 
for the application in question that even a smooth finish could end up 
looking pretty ratty in comparatively short order.

Regarding joinery, I know it can be soldered, but that's the extent of 
my knowledge.  I'm wondering whether fusing the joints with, say, a 
Little Torch would be feasible?  Of course, the fume hazard would have 
to be handled properly.  Sorry I cannot be of greater assistance on this 
point.

Do you know what possessed this customer to choose zinc?

Wayne Ackman wrote:
> Hi all:
> 
> I have a client who wants zinc countertops.  Haven't done it before, but 
> it looks doable, but thought I would ask if anyone has done it and if 
> you have any tips, regarding soldering the corners, or about a hammered 
> finish vs smooth?