On Mon, 27 Mar 2006 22:56:19 +0100, "Glenn Booth"
wrote:

Is there a 'right' way to go about this?

Solder it if possible, strip it and re-lead it if necessary. Working in
situ is easiest if it's just soldering, you might want to take the panel
out if it's a rebuild. Which to do depends on the state the rest of
the lead is in. Chances are that the cames have opened up and the glass
is loose, but re-soldering the failed joints, some judicious closing up
of the cames and then re-cementing will usually give most panels a few
years more life.

If you're handy at soldering, and you can find the right iron (probably
gas heated, or else a 150W+ stained glass iron), then you can probably
do a solder repair yourself. A rebuild is a bit much for a first attempt
though, unless you find a course (it's an easy first project).
Tempsford glass sell all the bits mail order.

When soldered (either fix or re-build), you should cement it. If you
don't cement an external panel properly, you'll have rattles again in no
time.

Alternatively get a stained glass repairer to fix it - often cheaper
than buying the tooling. Leaded glass work is pretty cheap - cheaper
than copper or zinc work. Look in the usual places, particularly ask at
local architectural salvage yards.