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Old October 8, 2013   #9
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Originally Posted by loulac View Post
I’ve been using a very personal way of re-using canning lids which is strictly forbidden by their manufacturers. I punch a tiny hole in the lid with a small nail, I let hot water fall on the jar to loosen the lid (dilatation) then I can easily remove it. I will then solder the hole with a drop of tin and re-use the lid (3 or 4 times by now). Of course I don’t advise anybody to do it but if someone has a soldering iron at home and feels adventurous…

You are right...not at all recommended. solder is lead based and the last thing I want is to be exposed to lead in my canned food. I would think the expense of new lids every year a good investment.
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