At Sherwood Tinning we specialise refurbishment and reconditioning of copper cookware. Our key services include Copper utensilsrefurbishment, reconditioning and retinningof copper cookwarein a traditional hand-wiped tinning process which lines the pan with an efficient and appropriate layer of tin, rendering it usable once more with traditional craftsmanship combined with quality to last.

By applying traditional methods at Sherwood tinning the reconditioning of a copper utensils start with the following methods:

• A full inspect the copper utensils is carried out carefully
• After inspection necessary care is taken to remove all the old tin and cooking grime which may be present.
• A through cleaning of the utensils is carried out
• A full work assessment is carried out to make any necessary repairs:
• Reshaping with hammer and anvil;
• Extreme heat and by hand;
• Tighten rivets;
• Remove dings and dent,
• Flatten the bottom of the copper pot or pans as applicable.
• Necessary damaged handles are replaced as required..

By applying traditional methods at Sherwood tinning the re-tinning of a copper utensils start by stripping out the old lining down to the copper, then ladling in molten tin to coat the interior surfaces.The traditional “hand wiped” method of retinning applies a much thicker layer of tin than “electroplating” methods.