[PDX] re-tinning copper pots?

[markovitch]

I just inherited an old but sexy set of copper pots that are badly in need of re-tinning. does anyone know a place in PDX that could re tin them for me? how much does re-tinning cost? i've noticed that newer copper cookware has a stainless-steel lining instead of tin. is it possible to have s.s. replace the aged and worn out tin?

thanks

Edited January 21, 2004 by markovitch (log)

[halland]

Not sure about Portland, but check out http://www.retinning.com/

Hal

[ExtraMSG]

I have no idea (closest I ever came was having a saxophone re-plated in high school), but I did some googling. Try these guys maybe:

http://www.eastsideplating.com/services.htm

[Tully]

Oregon Re-tinners Co.

2712 N Mississippi Ave

PDX, OR 97227

503-287-7696

This place is a little "rustic" but they do a great job. I've had them work on many of my own things.

[markovitch]

thanks everyone...

now i've to save my pennies for the resurrection of these beauties!

[markovitch]

well, its been nearly a year, but i finally got them done.

I used ORegon Retinners, at Tully's suggestion, and i am happy with the results, even though it took twice as long as they originally promised.

The retinner told me that he's never seen pots this old: the handles were sand-cast, which is NEVER done anymore (he says) except in North Africa. He also said there was a really high lead content in the old tin. I'm glad I never used them!

The pictures were artfully arranged and snapped by my artist in residence, vance feldman <http://www.clawch.com>

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the rest are in my one and only imagegullet album.

Alas, I have not had a chance to cook with them for I am visiting friends and family far from my kitchen. at least I have something to look forward to upon my return!