[TheForge] pots, pans, and bakeware, the making of

[GRAF]

For raw materials we used to use real bakers tin and a box and pan break.
Sometimes the box and pan breaks can be found cheap on ebay and garage 
sales.
even a used HF type would be good enough for what you are looking at doing.
Bakers tin?
The last I bought new I got from Dave Brown 4 -5 years back.
He went to the source  ( Follansbee Forge I think) but he had to buy a 
whole box of 115 20X28 sheets.

Mike Graf

terry l. ridder wrote:
> hello;
>
> sorry for the intrusion of blacksmithing questions.
>
> it is becoming apparent that the current market is
> pushing the silicon bakeware to the point that the
> olde tried and true steel and aluminum bakeware is
> becoming difficult to find in the stores. i have
> no use for silicon bakeware.
>
> given my current physical challenges, which are many,
> i am trying to come to terms with what i am actually
> able to make without help. i am still trying to set
> up the garage/shop so that i am able to wheel around
> the workbenches, anvil, oxy-fuel welding/cutting unit,
> and the propane fueled forge.
>
> i am now able to stand in one spot for a short period
> of time. i am only able to walk short distances with
> the aid of the walker. if i need to carry something i
> have to use the wheelchair.
>
> i have looked at bakeware at the local salvation army
> thrift store for possible use as raw material. use the
> baking sheets to make small square baking pans or loaf
> pans. the current need is for a true 8x8 and 9x13 baking
> pans. most 8x8 square pans are not 8x8 on the bottom nor
> do they have sharp 90 degree corners. the same may be
> said of the 9x13 baking pan.
>
> i have two of paul hasluck's books which give the details
> on making pots, pans, and bakeware. i also have so other
> books on making cooking ware for the outdoors and hearth
> cooking.
>
> the problem i face is bending the sheetmetal. i basically
> have no leverage when attempting a long bend. i am also
> attempting to avoid having to weld or braze the bakeware
> so i am attempting to use folded corners.
>
> would anyone of suggestions and/or hints on making bakeware?
> any pointers to internet resources would also be welcomed.
>