[TheForge] Zinc soldering

[Wayne Ackman]

hell, Andy, I don't think it will be that bad..

http://www.metalresources.net/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=52

I agree about the hammered texture, but they would like to see a  
sample so I was wondering how carried away I should get.


On Jan 20, 2008, at 6:50 PM, Andrew Vida wrote:

> 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?
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Wayne Ackman
stryker at vulcanproductions.us