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I'm looking for what i believe is called a double apron tub. In other words a tub with a front apron, an apron on the left, right hand drain, and a flange on the back and right hand sides. 60"x30" It will have a 3/8" glass surround on the 2 open sides. I haven't had any luck so far...

Here's how I ended up finishing the job. The first picture shows what's left of the mound of concrete. The caulking around the edges is to seal off the gaps in preparation for self leveling cement. The second picture shows my compromise on the lead bend. I realized ruining the whole thing...

I'll pick up some 40/60 solder at the plumbing supply store. Iron or torch? Should I apply heat to the brass or the solder? or does the first question answer the second Any tips on controlling the heat? A particular type of flux? Rob

I'm sold on the soldered brass flange technique. I picked up a couple of flanges today. I'm thinking soldering lead has some different techniques to it. Is anyone willing to offer a primer on how to solder this connection? Thanks, Rob

Thanks Gary, but I meant solder. I was referring to soldering the lead pipe to a brass floor mounted flange.

The soldered lead connection sounds like a good connection, provided I learn how to properly solder lead. But I'm having a tough time understanding the downside of the abs connection. With the 2" of overlap and lots of sillicone it seems like it would make a better connection than the beat...

Thanks for the replies, a couple of questions: How much of the lead pipe does one need to have above the finished surface to use the beat over the flange approach? Why is the ABS approach guaranteed to leak?

I have a bathroom with several layers of work over the years. The structure was built in 1962, the subfloor is 2x6 car decking. Cast Iron waste system with a lead closet bend. At some point someone removed a second layer of plywood and installed durock. I'm guessing this left the closet...