On Feb 26, 2:27*am, Robert Allison wrote:
Aaron Fude wrote:
Hi,

We own a number of very old copper pots that we would very much like
to use. However, back when they were made, they used lead in solder. I
have heard (from chefs who use them) that it is safe to use them if
one gets them tinned. Any thoughts on where I could have done? What
would that trade be called?

Thanks!

Aaron

I call it metal plating. *Look under metal plating in the phonebook.

http://www.generalplating.com/processes.htm

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Robert Allison
Rimshot, Inc.
Georgetown, TX


I've seen lots of copper pots, but never any with solder. What
exactly are they supposed to have used solder for in a copper pot?
For one obvious thing, one would think lead solder could start to
soften at temps that a pot might occasionally experience firing up on
a hot burner.