Services

At Sherwood Tinning Services we use the traditional hand wipe methods to retin your copper cookware, which is far superior to dipping or electro plating.

Copper Pots & Pans Re-Tinning

At Sherwood Tinning we specialise in relining and refurbishment of copper cookware. Our key services include...

Brass Cleaning & Polishing

At Sherwood Tinning we specialise in Brass Cleaning and Polishing. Our key services include traditional brass...

Historical Handwiped Tinning

At Sherwood Tinning we specialise refurbishment of copper cookware. Our key services include Copper vessel...

Tinning Of Steel Mixing Bowls

At Sherwood Tinning we use a unique traditional method for tinning of steel Mixing Bowls.Heavy duty Steel...

Copper Brass Polishing

At Sherwood Tinning we use unique traditional method for copper Brass polishing. If you’ve never owneda...

Copper Utensils Re-conditioning

At Sherwood Tinning we specialise refurbishment and reconditioning of copper cookware. Our key services...

Process

The Re-tinning process is a special process carried out in various vessels.

The item is put in a degreasing tank for 12-24 hours, depending on the amount of grease and carbon build up.
Washed and dried
Reshaped to its original form; dents are hammered out, rivets tightened and the bottom flattened.
Inserted into pickling acid for approximately 12 hours for a deep clean.
Washed thoroughly and dried.
A masking coat is painted on the outside of the pan to stop any unwanted tin bonding onto the outside.
Flux is then applied, heated to a high temperature, then pure tin ingot is applied and hand wiped. Once the tinsmith is happy with the coating it is left to cool.
Finally the item is deep cleaned inside and out and can be used with no need for further washing.

Silver Plating and Polishing

At Sherwood Tinning, we believe our plating service is a unique service. Our in-house polishing facilities provide the full range of traditional finishes which can be performed on precious metals.

Here we are able to offer you the ability to have your silverware re-plated to restore it to its original condition.

You can be certain that your silverware will be correctly treated, restored and returned to you in pristine condition. We handle these pieces with precision and care to achieve the highest quality to exceed expectations.

Process for Re-Silvering

The item is cleaned, reshaped dents and scratches removed.
All necessary repairs are done.
Placed in a cleaning solution to remove all traces of grease.
Inserted in a tank to recoat with silver.
Polished to a mirror finish.

Process for Polishing Stainless Steel Table Ware

The item is deep cleaned, reshaped and dents removed.
All necessary repairs are done.
Placed in a cleaning solution to remove all traces of grease.
Polished to finish.

Process for Tinning Steel Mixing Bowls

The Re-tinning process is a special process carried out on various vessels.
The item is put in a degreasing tank for 12-24 hours depending on the amount of grease and carbon build up.
Washed and dried.
Reshaped to its original form and dents are hammered out.
To remove any rust the item is inserted into pickling acid for approximately 12 hours for a deep clean.
Washed thoroughly and dried.
Flux is then applied, heated to a high temperature, pure tin ingot is then applied and tinned, hand wiped in and out. Once the tin smith is happy with the coating it is then left to cool.
Finally the item is deep cleaned inside and out and can be used with no need for further washing.

“We do the tinning for the kitchen, Sir”

IT DOESN’T look like much on the outside. And, to be perfectly honest, it doesn’t look like much on the inside.But what comes out of Sherwood Tinning is quite literally fit for a Queen... and her husband.