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

[Peter Fels And Phoebe Palmer]

Hi Terry;
May i suggest....that an untapered baking pan will make it hard 
to get the baked item out when done...hand corners and edges have 
similar objections.
If you are going to hand make utilitarian items...go for an 
upscale market...the foodies are wealthy and obsessed...check 
with them to find out what they desire.
If it's gonna be baking pans , use copper and tin it by hand..or 
even silver ,which isn't all that expensive now ,and will fetch a 
much higher buck for your time.
If you weld up an angle iron frame to hold a hydraulic 
jack...place a length of angle iron with the angle up on top of 
the piston and attach a matching length of angle to the top of 
the frame...you have a cheap and effective small brake.
Does that help?....pf

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.
>