To solve the issue and still use George’s design, a
bedding compound such as red lead (or other material) is slopped on between the
steel and lead. The bedding compound fills voids and imperfections,
sealing out both water and oxygen so no corrosion can take place. R/Jay Respectfully, Jay K. Jeffries Andros Is., Bahamas As scarce as the truth is, the supply has always been in excess of
the demand. -Josh Billings |