It's been mentioned there may be asbestos in these old bakelite handles. It is something to know. We're wet sanding and not creating dust to inhale. With no repeated exposure. That said, best not to dry sand these old handles just to be safe.
Great video. I'll be using on my moms Revere Ware that I love. I have a kitchen full of copper and all I ever use is lemon & salt. Shines up beautifully! For my display only, I use a thin coat of Renaissance Wax and they stay shiny for ages.
Great, helpful video! I have been collecting vintage, American-made Revereware and Farberware for a few years and have passed up perfectly nice pieces only because I did not know how to restore the handles, which were dishwasher-pitted and gray! Thank you so much for the help!
My mom had a set in the 1960s, and she was so excited to get them, but then she realized they were pretty awful pots. The copper was so thin that it did nothing to distribute heat, and the stainless steel was also super thin and had hot spots that burned and stuck. She went back to using her heavy real copper pots shortly afterwards.
@@xetaprime What an interesting video!! It explains exactly why these Revere Ware pots were so terrible. I remember my mom complaining about the pots heating unevenly and burning food, and my father who was an engineer looked at it and told her the quality was just crap. He said stainless doesn't distribute heat well. and the super thin layer of copper on the bottom was just a gimmick that did nothing to solve the heat distribution issue. She was so disappointed, because the real copper pots she had were so heavy, and she had been looking forward to lighter pots and pans. I remember she used a product called "Twinkle Copper Cleaner" to get the bottom of the Revere Ware shiny. It was a paste that she rubbed on with a wet sponge, and it worked like magic. The Farberware seems much better engineered, especially with the Aluminum bottom wrapping around the curve. So many pots don't have that, and that is exactly where things burn and stick. In my own experience, it's hard to beat classic All Clad D3 for weight, heat distribution, lack of warping, and longevity. And the cladding is the same throughout the entire pot, which prevents any hot spots. I don't think even the Germans have come up with anything better than All Clad, even if Fissler does make by far the very best pressure cookers.
As tool junkie now getting into cookware, may I suggest a set of gunsmith screwdrivers (handle with interchangeable bits). The hollow ground design of the bits will reduce the chances of a carpenter's screwdriver buggering up the slots. Thanks for the content!
Great video. Thanks for this. One of my Revere ware pots has many of these hairline scratches all over the outside. Looks like the old owner used a course pad or something. Is there anyway to take out all of these scratches?
Removing all the scratches would likely require a buffing machine. One option is to wet-sand with 400 or 800 grit horizontally which gives it a brushed steel look and hides the scratches very well. ua-cam.com/video/7akRs1vqFbM/v-deo.html
Most comments here are about prettying up the pots, what about the actual inside of Revere pots that are discolored/dark, rainbow streaking, etc. Are they safe for cooking after cleansing? Have several like that. Thanks for any help.
Discolored/dark? If you're talking burnt food just elbow grease using a Brillo pad. Boiling with water first to help loosen. Rainbow streaking is the easiest. Bar Keepers Friend has Oxalic acid in the ingredients and can pretty much wipe the rainbow effect away on contact.
Thanks! I didn't want to over polish the copper, if I didn't need to. Wasn't sure how much polishing I was going to do on the stainless... less wear on the copper? I guess :)
If the copper is clean, but darkened I'll wipe on some Bar Keepers friend. Changes color almost immediately. If I want a mirror shine then I'll use mothers Mad aluminum polish. Mostly because that is what I always have at home. I'm sorry I can't speak for other polishes.
I picked up a pre 1968 Revere Ware pan at a thrift store over the weekend that has some REALLY stubborn black cooked on stains on the copper. Have you ever used a fine grit sand paper on the copper bottom?? Any other suggestions? I've already used a bunch of Bar Keepers Friend.
I only have a few Revere that were not bad when I acquired them. I recently watched a video using lemon juice and salt. ua-cam.com/video/5YKW_cBsqXM/v-deo.html Maybe that will work? If you find a good way, please share.
I just watched a video by today’s homeowner. He showed to bring vinegar and salt to almost boiling turn it off set the copper in it weigh it down if needed and let it sit for ten minutes. Should only need light scrubbing after that. I am about to try it on my revere ware I found at the thrift today. I’ll let you know if it works.
Only thing I can think of is to find a mini flat screwdriver or similar to press between where the non-screw meets the handle, while turning the screw on the opposite side - to try and stop it from turning. Wish you luck!
Hello Dallas. I just bought a couple of these Revere pots, and on one of them, I have the same problem, the screws just spin around. (The other pot was no problem....) I am still studying this, as my screws are stuck, and simple methods to keep them from spinning didn't work. And other measures, such as wedging in a small screw driver stand a high risk of damaging the very fragile bakelite handle........... I came to this video, HOPING to find that someone had asked this same question, and gotten a really cleaver solution. I'll post a reply IF I can figure this out.......
@@xetaprime Nice video, thanks.... I just bought a couple of these Revere pots, and on one of them, I have the same problem, the screws just spin around. (The other pot was no problem....) I'll post a reply IF I can figure this out.......
Vintage Revere pans cook just fine for basic cooking. I have used them my whole adult life. I am no fancy cook though. They clean up well too. You can do easy tasks like hard boiled eggs, heat up soups, canned vegetables, make gravy and so on. Now that I am old I like that the pan is lightweight to use and clean.
dating myself, i have these from my mom and we've been cooking and washing them all of my life. I''m sure there's better cookware these days, but they're heavier. They don't work with induction. So for ppl with arthritis of the hands, they are still my go-to.
LOL ...I asked you months ago if you had Revere Ware and you said - something to the effect of - you were afraid you would be obsessed with polishing the copper.
That's still true! :) among other reasons too. But it had my name on it!!! When I finished it I thought to myself well, will I ever polish it again? I really don't know...
It's been mentioned there may be asbestos in these old bakelite handles. It is something to know. We're wet sanding and not creating dust to inhale. With no repeated exposure. That said, best not to dry sand these old handles just to be safe.
Great video. I'll be using on my moms Revere Ware that I love.
I have a kitchen full of copper and all I ever use is lemon & salt. Shines up beautifully! For my display only, I use a thin coat of Renaissance Wax and they stay shiny for ages.
Great, helpful video! I have been collecting vintage, American-made Revereware and Farberware for a few years and have passed up perfectly nice pieces only because I did not know how to restore the handles, which were dishwasher-pitted and gray! Thank you so much for the help!
Yowza, that's how it's done! Thank you, I was desperate to find out how to restore knobs and handles. Gorgeous results!
Hope they turn out great!
I have over 30 pieces to do this to ! Now I know how ! THANK YOU ! ! ! !
You are so welcome!
My mom had a set in the 1960s, and she was so excited to get them, but then she realized they were pretty awful pots. The copper was so thin that it did nothing to distribute heat, and the stainless steel was also super thin and had hot spots that burned and stuck. She went back to using her heavy real copper pots shortly afterwards.
Check out where I cut a Revere ware in half! :)
ua-cam.com/video/tJSeP4KGtyA/v-deo.html
@@xetaprime What an interesting video!! It explains exactly why these Revere Ware pots were so terrible. I remember my mom complaining about the pots heating unevenly and burning food, and my father who was an engineer looked at it and told her the quality was just crap. He said stainless doesn't distribute heat well. and the super thin layer of copper on the bottom was just a gimmick that did nothing to solve the heat distribution issue. She was so disappointed, because the real copper pots she had were so heavy, and she had been looking forward to lighter pots and pans. I remember she used a product called "Twinkle Copper Cleaner" to get the bottom of the Revere Ware shiny. It was a paste that she rubbed on with a wet sponge, and it worked like magic.
The Farberware seems much better engineered, especially with the Aluminum bottom wrapping around the curve. So many pots don't have that, and that is exactly where things burn and stick. In my own experience, it's hard to beat classic All Clad D3 for weight, heat distribution, lack of warping, and longevity. And the cladding is the same throughout the entire pot, which prevents any hot spots. I don't think even the Germans have come up with anything better than All Clad, even if Fissler does make by far the very best pressure cookers.
As tool junkie now getting into cookware, may I suggest a set of gunsmith screwdrivers (handle with interchangeable bits). The hollow ground design of the bits will reduce the chances of a carpenter's screwdriver buggering up the slots. Thanks for the content!
You're welcome and Thank you! I have a gunsmith interchangeable! and never considered using it for cookware. Great idea!
Beautiful!! I have my mom's pot that's identical to that.
Great video. Thanks for this. One of my Revere ware pots has many of these hairline scratches all over the outside. Looks like the old owner used a course pad or something. Is there anyway to take out all of these scratches?
Removing all the scratches would likely require a buffing machine. One option is to wet-sand with 400 or 800 grit horizontally which gives it a brushed steel look and hides the scratches very well.
ua-cam.com/video/7akRs1vqFbM/v-deo.html
Most comments here are about prettying up the pots, what about the actual inside of Revere pots that are discolored/dark, rainbow streaking, etc. Are they safe for cooking
after cleansing? Have several like that. Thanks for any help.
Discolored/dark? If you're talking burnt food just elbow grease using a Brillo pad. Boiling with water first to help loosen. Rainbow streaking is the easiest. Bar Keepers Friend has Oxalic acid in the ingredients and can pretty much wipe the rainbow effect away on contact.
Thank you, Ikura Prime
You're very welcome. The Bar keepers rainbow removal is like magic!
Wow! Didn’t think that was possible.
And lovvin you gave it, a plenty!! Just LOVE your restos, now, if only you would offer that service, I’m sure you would be back logged quickly 🤣🤣🤣
Yeah, uhm, that's not gonna happen ;)
Now that was incredible!
Thanks! She cleaned up nice. Now I'll let it tarnish :)
@@xetaprime You're welcome.
I see these pots and pans in goodwill stores often
My goodwill is generally awful but maybe a visit after the Holidays is required :)
I have a question, I took the Bakelite/plastic handles off and I’ve been baking a lot with these pans. That’s safe to do right?
I believe so. Back in the day they said these handles were oven safe to 350 I think. Farberware claimed 425. But yeah, no bakelite in the oven.
@@xetaprime thank you
It was a quick video and didn't tell what cleaner was used. What was it?
Mothers Mag Aluminum Polish. More info in the description :)
What are you using to clean and polish it? Thanks in advance for answering
Mothers Mag Aluminum polish. It a miracle polish! Not just for aluminum :)
Wow! You really do it. I just polish the pans with barkeepers friend.
Bar Keepers is awesome! Mothers Mag afterwards is the icing on the cake :)
谢谢！
Thank You!!!! :)
Is it really necessary to take off handles???@@xetaprime
@@ne8466 No. Just what I did :)
Looks great!! Curious why you tape off the copper portion but still use Mother’s Mag there after taking tape off.
Thanks! I didn't want to over polish the copper, if I didn't need to. Wasn't sure how much polishing I was going to do on the stainless... less wear on the copper? I guess :)
Does the mother’s mag really clean the copper that well? As well as polishing it?
What kind of Polish should you use on the copper
If the copper is clean, but darkened I'll wipe on some Bar Keepers friend. Changes color almost immediately. If I want a mirror shine then I'll use mothers Mad aluminum polish. Mostly because that is what I always have at home. I'm sorry I can't speak for other polishes.
I picked up a pre 1968 Revere Ware pan at a thrift store over the weekend that has some REALLY stubborn black cooked on stains on the copper. Have you ever used a fine grit sand paper on the copper bottom?? Any other suggestions? I've already used a bunch of Bar Keepers Friend.
I only have a few Revere that were not bad when I acquired them. I recently watched a video using lemon juice and salt.
ua-cam.com/video/5YKW_cBsqXM/v-deo.html
Maybe that will work? If you find a good way, please share.
Vinegar soaked paper towels over kosher salt, let set 1/2hr then wipe right off…
I just watched a video by today’s homeowner. He showed to bring vinegar and salt to almost boiling turn it off set the copper in it weigh it down if needed and let it sit for ten minutes. Should only need light scrubbing after that. I am about to try it on my revere ware I found at the thrift today. I’ll let you know if it works.
I have handle screws that just turn. What’s the best way to get them out and apart. Thanks in advance for all and any suggestions.
Only thing I can think of is to find a mini flat screwdriver or similar to press between where the non-screw meets the handle, while turning the screw on the opposite side - to try and stop it from turning. Wish you luck!
Hello Dallas. I just bought a couple of these Revere pots, and on one of them, I have the same problem, the screws just spin around. (The other pot was no problem....) I am still studying this, as my screws are stuck, and simple methods to keep them from spinning didn't work. And other measures, such as wedging in a small screw driver stand a high risk of damaging the very fragile bakelite handle........... I came to this video, HOPING to find that someone had asked this same question, and gotten a really cleaver solution. I'll post a reply IF I can figure this out.......
@@xetaprime Nice video, thanks.... I just bought a couple of these Revere pots, and on one of them, I have the same problem, the screws just spin around. (The other pot was no problem....) I'll post a reply IF I can figure this out.......
I'm binge watching your channel. How does this pan cook?
Sorry for delay in responding. I haven't cooked in it yet. It's a light weight pan and I'm sure it will heat up fast and cook just fine.
Vintage Revere pans cook just fine for basic cooking. I have used them my whole adult life. I am no fancy cook though. They clean up well too. You can do easy tasks like hard boiled eggs, heat up soups, canned vegetables, make gravy and so on. Now that I am old I like that the pan is lightweight to use and clean.
dating myself, i have these from my mom and we've been cooking and washing them all of my life. I''m sure there's better cookware these days, but they're heavier. They don't work with induction. So for ppl with arthritis of the hands, they are still my go-to.
You should using the mineral oil and sand paper grid. What was the cleaner. Didn’t see the name in the video
It's in the description. Mothers Mag Aluminum polish. It's great stuff! :)
LOL ...I asked you months ago if you had Revere Ware and you said - something to the effect of - you were afraid you would be obsessed with polishing the copper.
The transformation is jaw dropping, though. ❤️
That's still true! :) among other reasons too. But it had my name on it!!! When I finished it I thought to myself well, will I ever polish it again? I really don't know...
What is the paste you use?
Mother's Mag Aluminum polish :)
What product did you used on the copper? The handles? Lid knob?
Mothers mag Aluminum polish. It's a miracle polish!
Would copper polish work just as well?
Sure. But I haven't used it. I use Mothers Mag on lots of things so it's always around.
i use copper polish on mine, but to get off hard bits, mayb Mothers Mag would be better
Use food grade oil on handles only. These look great but possibly toxic.
Agreed. I used food grade mineral oil.
Am.looking for cleaning very blace copper
This video not at all useful
Sorry for that:(