Culinary Replacement Parts

[mudbug]

You all know me well enough by now to know this is not an advertisement. James posted this info at the Kitchen Counsel and I know someone here might be of need at some point!

Currently, cooksillustrated com homepage is featuring a link to instructions for getting replacement parts for appliances. In case you can't find their instructions, here is the parts source CI provided:

Culinary Parts Unlimited
80 Berry Drive
Pacheco, CA 94553
800-543-7549

[ February 27, 2001: Message edited by: cchiu ]

[foodnfoto]

Speaking of replacement parts--does anyone, anyone!!!! know where I can obtain the the bottoms for french, aluminum, fluted, removable-bottomed tart and quiche pans? I've called JB Prince, Bridge Kitchenware, Bowery Resaurant supply, Rowoco and a few others. I even called the manufacturer in France, but they said they only sell to brokers and could not sell me individual pieces.
What do I do? I've had some success with cutting aluminum disposable pie pans to size, then rolling them flat with a rolling pin; but, they are really too flimsy to work well.
Sisi, are you in France? Do you know?
Any leads would be greatly appreciated.

I got a newsletter today from About.com French Cooking site. They had several links to French cookware and equipment sites. maybe they have what you are looking for.

Foodnfoto:

Take an example to your friendly local Metal and Machine shop and I am sure they can probably make you some (probably cheaper than you can order replacements).

[mudbug]

foodnfoto,

I totally agree with Crudeau. Any metal worker/artisan will be able to accomadate your needs easily, quickly, and inexpensively. This would also be a good opportunity for vo-tech students, call your local school, metal shops.