[TheForge] Zinc soldering

[Andrew Vida]

How about tin?  Bright, warm metal that is easily reparable.  Tin up a 
12 ga cold rolled sheet and back it with 6/4 baltic birch ply.

GRAF wrote:
> For what it is worth.
> You couldn't give me copper counter tops..
> Most of the patinas are water soluble especially if the water has a bit 
> of an acid edge to it,coffee , chili,lemonade etc.
> The copper can also transfer to the bottom of serving plates which can 
> wreck havoc with those white linen tablecloths I am certain you use.
> 
> Mike Graf
> 
> Justin Fisher wrote:
>> xlch58 at swbell.net wrote:
>>> You mean that "it acquires a beautiful old world patina, with unique 
>>> color variations that make your counter top a one of a kind 
>>> expression of the warmth friendliness of your kitchen."
>>>
>>> Marketing man, marketing.....
>>
>> My wife and I are planning on making a zinc countertop for our kitchen 
>> when we remodel.  Being a metalsmith she wanted something metal, but 
>> stainless is too "cold", so that marketing pitch has appeal to her!  
>> We're still discussing copper versus zinc, but I guess zinc has 
>> anti-bacterial properties that are actually good for a kitchen counter.
>>
>> -- Justin Fisher
>> Massachusetts (Go Pats!)