[TheForge] Zinc soldering

[Andrew Vida]

This from Gene Olsen over on artmetal, RE: soldering:

tin zinc solder.
acid flux

it is actually a better surface than copper, the oxides aren't toxic.
All the old Hoosier cabinets had zinc clad counter tops.



Best luck,

	-Andy

Wayne Ackman wrote:
> 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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