In article , Bob Minchin writes
Apologies if you are seeing this message for a second time but my
>first attempt does not seem to have appeared yet.
>
>Hi All,
>
>I need to make up a fairly complex shaped lead flashing to go around a
>pipe tomorrow. I fancy having a go at soldering the seams. I saw a
>programme on TV a couple of years ago when this was being done using a
>narrow strip of lead offcut as the solder but can't remember if any >flux >was used. >
>Is it necessary and if so what should I use? I have some Baker's Fluid
>and ordinary core solder as used in electronic work.
>
>Thanks In advance
>
>Bob
I might suggest that you get some plumbing flux and plumbing solder as this will melt IIRC a bit below the lead, so you have less chance of the whole thing ending up a soggy molten mess.
Any way good luck...