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Title: When was copper introduced?
Post by: TheDude on January 28, 2016, 06:36:33 PM
Title says it. Just wondering when.
Title: Re: When was copper introduced?
Post by: TheDude on January 28, 2016, 06:47:35 PM
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd487/sickofcichlids/8BFACBCF-F5BD-4519-9511-562201F7AB64.jpg) (http://s1222.photobucket.com/user/sickofcichlids/media/8BFACBCF-F5BD-4519-9511-562201F7AB64.jpg.html)
Title: Re: When was copper introduced?
Post by: Bob BQ on January 28, 2016, 08:46:39 PM
Target sold an exclusive copper with black handles several years ago. 2011, maybe?

Update... found a couple of threads that mention the Target copper OTS has an AA vent code, which does make it 2011. Sold for one year.

...and for that price, I'd buy it  ;)
Title: Re: When was copper introduced?
Post by: TheDude on January 29, 2016, 05:26:24 AM
Thanks @Bob BQ  . Deal pending.
Title: Re: When was copper introduced?
Post by: Bob BQ on January 29, 2016, 05:30:46 AM
1 bowl handle... perfect to convert it to a MT.
Title: Re: When was copper introduced?
Post by: MacEggs on January 29, 2016, 06:26:25 AM
Quote from: Bob BQ on January 29, 2016, 05:30:46 AM
1 bowl handle... perfect to convert it to a MT.

I hope to find one of these someday to do just that.
Title: Re: When was copper introduced?
Post by: Winz on January 29, 2016, 08:20:31 AM
Quote from: Bob BQ on January 29, 2016, 05:30:46 AM
1 bowl handle... perfect to convert it to a MT.


It makes for a nice kettle:


(https://dl.dropbox.com/s/eig6calfmieixak/DSC01281.jpg?dl=0)


I blacked out the legs and put an ash catcher with a black bowl on it.  The copper/black contrast really pops.


Winz
Title: Re: When was copper introduced?
Post by: TheDude on January 29, 2016, 08:23:56 AM
@Winz Pretty. It really does pop. I'm all for wood handles, but with the black/copper contrast... Why not leave the black handles?
Title: Re: When was copper introduced?
Post by: Winz on January 29, 2016, 08:30:50 AM
Quote from: TheDude on January 29, 2016, 08:23:56 AM
@Winz Pretty. It really does pop. I'm all for wood handles, but with the black/copper contrast... Why not leave the black handles?


Personal preference.  The black plastic looks fine, but one of my favorites for a copper kettle is Mahogany.  This handle was a gift from @MacEggs and looks stunning on copper.

(https://dl.dropbox.com/s/46ha3skgv0s0qxf/3%20mahog.jpg?dl=0)

(https://dl.dropbox.com/s/aulblwr3z2n2gca/4%20mahog.jpg?dl=0)


Winz
Title: Re: When was copper introduced?
Post by: Craig on January 29, 2016, 09:21:34 AM
Modern Copper. Introduced in 2011 as a one year Target stores exclusive. Was slightly glossier than the current copper that came out for 2014-present.

Related colors: Chestnut Coppertone (two tone pink) 1956-1968

Copper Mist (two tone chocolate brown) 1969-1991 or so.
Title: Re: When was copper introduced?
Post by: Harleysmoker on January 29, 2016, 05:27:22 PM
@Winz I like the black and copper combo,,,,,,but your lid rollers are on backwards
Title: Re: When was copper introduced?
Post by: TheDude on January 29, 2016, 05:32:38 PM
This guy takes forever to respond.
Title: Re: When was copper introduced?
Post by: TheDude on January 29, 2016, 05:38:25 PM
It's mine. First color in the stable, and somewhat unique. Looking forward to the cleanup.
Title: Re: When was copper introduced?
Post by: Harleysmoker on January 29, 2016, 05:52:05 PM
Cool, tell him you want the charcoal chimney in the back ground pik
Title: Re: When was copper introduced?
Post by: TheDude on January 29, 2016, 06:08:51 PM
@Harleysmoker thing is half smashed.
Title: Re: When was copper introduced?
Post by: Harleysmoker on January 29, 2016, 07:32:35 PM
So bend it back in shape, if that don't work send the white handle to the guy looking for it on the Members Sales section if its good!
Title: Re: When was copper introduced?
Post by: TheDude on January 29, 2016, 07:47:47 PM
Quote from: Harleysmoker on January 29, 2016, 07:32:35 PM
So bend it back in shape, if that don't work send the white handle to the guy looking for it on the Members Sales section if its good!

@Harleysmoker good call. I need to pay it forward. @Camp
Title: Re: When was copper introduced?
Post by: Bob BQ on January 29, 2016, 09:21:36 PM
Congrats, @TheDude ! Have you picked it up yet? Looking forward to some pics....
Title: Re: When was copper introduced?
Post by: TheDude on January 30, 2016, 06:54:11 AM
Pick it up after work today. It's missing at least the handle for the ash sweep. Gotta get it cleaned up and put back together.
Title: Re: When was copper introduced?
Post by: TheDude on January 30, 2016, 04:08:41 PM
She's home. Dirty, but in good shape. Vent tab is flattened and need an ash sweep handle. No loss of enamel. No crazing. No rim rash.
Title: Re: When was copper introduced?
Post by: jkolantern on February 01, 2016, 06:05:58 AM
Great!  That stuff can all be fixed.  Can't add porcelain back though.  Post up the clean up-it even looked pretty good dirty.  I've got a copper SJ and 18" Copper Sam Adams and I think the color is really cool.
Title: Re: When was copper introduced?
Post by: GregS on February 01, 2016, 03:38:24 PM
congrats! @TheDude

coppers are awesome, looking forward to seeing it!