slabdaddy I think what you are looking for is "PLUMMERS LEAD" you should be able to get it at larger hardware stores. Also if you happen to know anyone that works for the phone company you might get some of the line repair splice covers they had to remove. Years ago I use to get mine from those guys but things have tightened up. I have bought some from older plummers also, they have pretty much quit using that and if they have some on hand they might sell theirs. There is also something you can put in the lead that will bring the zinc and tin to the top of the pot and you can get rid of it by skimming it off. Good luck, Ferdi aka Fred