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

[Bruce Freeman]

Terry,

Someone recently posted a brake that goes in your
vise.  Probably sufficient for 8" bends.  

I agree with the crowd that say you don't want true
90degree bends.  Baking is rather like casting.  You
need a relief angle.

I have a folded-corner (nominally) 8"square cake tin. 
It's of fairly thin tinned steel that's been rippled
in two dimentions, presumably for rigidity.  The
corners are folded over on the outside, and I see no
sign of corrosion at the (unsoldered) seams.  The top
edges are rolled, as if wired (but I can't tell if
there's a wire in there).  Brand name 0venex.

If this is for your own use, you'd probably do better
to look in 2nd hand stores or rummage sales.  Put the
word out to neighbors what you need.  Many people have
such "junk" cluttering up their cupboards and may be
happy to get rid of it.

Bruce
NJ

--- "terry l. ridder" <terrylr at blauedonau.com> 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.
> 
> -- 
> terry l. ridder ><>
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