Mende Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Hey guys. I recently got this very old copper pot. .that is supposed to be a couple of hundreds of years old. .. It's in relatively good shape but it has 2 holes in it like someone punched through with a knife. How could I make it watertight again and still maintain the antique aura that it currently has? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dablacksmith Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 how big are the holes ? can you forge back the copper till there almost not there ? if you can ude do that then use tin to soder the holes up... Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mende Posted February 25, 2008 Author Share Posted February 25, 2008 thx. .the metal is just cut ,.no missing parts ... so ill just do as u say.. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 try using brass then re-tin it...all the copper pots I've seen were put together with brass and tinned on the inside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysmith Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 You may not want to repair it if it's an antique. However, if you decide to try brazing it with phoscopper rods. It's a very close match. If you've got some experience, you can "weld" it back together with copper. Check out this site for more information: Metal Sculpture step by step instructional video series Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 As Ladysmith said, if it's an antique don't mess with it. It will KILL the antique value. I also agree with the phos. repair or the copper welding option. Good luck. Pictures?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Dwyer Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 If you decide to repair it, get a hold of some copper of similar gage (maybe flashing?) and practice your technique(s) first. You'll want to get your fluxing down, as well as torch temp and wielding, along with feeding in the solder/brazing. It'd be good if you could use propane instead of acetylene. You'll also will want to give some thought to your pickling bath and finish needs. I wouldn't use tin solder unless you really have no concern about minimizing the notice-ability of the repair. We'd sure like to see a photo or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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