On Jul 29, 12:28 am, Jeweller wrote:
I'm expecting to need to alter some zinc downpipes and bends.
These are new items with a finish (?) on them.
Is lead solder going to be the route I should take?

I am delighted with the solder pot that I made:
http://i47.tinypic.com/2yyqq6w.jpg

It seems to tin almost anything that I can fit in it. You'd need a
larger version.