3,833. Making the Temple Vessels

Hilchos Beis HaBechirah 1:19

If the community lacks funds, the Temple furniture and vessels may be made even of tin. If the people later become wealthy, these things should then be made of gold. If the community has the resources, even the bowls, the spits, the rakes of the altar and the measuring cups should be made of gold. They should even coat the gates of the Azarah with gold, if they’re able to do so.

Hilchos Beis HaBechirah 1:20

All the Temple vessels must be made from the outset with the intention that they’re being made for sacred use; if they were made for secular purposes, they may not be used for the Temple. A vessel that was made for Temple use but never actually used may be used for secular purposes. Once a vessel has been used for the Temple, it may no longer be used for secular purposes. Stones and boards that were cut with the intention that they be used in a shul may not be built into the Temple Mount. [Even though they were cut for sacred use, they were not cut for this, higher sacred use.]