Brian,
I learned the lead solder thing at the age of 12 and your right, I am old.
However, on a boat, it is absolutely inappropriate. The repair is for
integrity and strength, not beauty. However, using the methods I described,
will make the repair without filling almost invisible.
Steve


"Brian Whatcott" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 27 Dec 2007 21:32:26 GMT, (Richard
Casady) wrote:

On Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:04:44 +0100, "Steve Lusardi"
wrote:

They absorb water and
eventually fail.

Solder?

Casady

I met a guy years ago, who knew the old-school way of fairing autobody
seams - with spelter. Way expensive and skilled.

Even longer ago, I worked with a fellow who could wipe a lead sheath
cable joint waterproof with a lead sheet wrapping, and speltered,
wiped seams.

Bad ol' days, probably....

Brian Whatcott Altus OK