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

[GRAF]

terry, you want to do this to avoid cabin fever yes?
I'll see if I can dig out some of the bakers tin I got from Dave.

Andy, "pie fold" corners are leak proof and the oils from seasoning and 
the baking i them is more than enough for corrosion resistance. Just 
don't soak them or use the dish washer.

Mike Graf.

Andrew Vida wrote:
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> terry l. ridder wrote:
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>> 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.
>
>     As far as I know, they are not supposed to be square, but have a 
> slight taper in order to facilitate release.  I live with the chef 
> from hell and she's baking all the time - lots of bread.  She uses 
> only cast iron vessels.  Junk shops and flea markets are good places 
> to find these items at decent prices.  We've been finding pots, pans 
> and other cast iron items of note in the $2-$5 range.  The one 
> exception is this really fabulous bunt pan we had to pay $65 for. :)
>>
>> 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.
>
>     Any text on sheetmetal work should provide all the information you 
> would ever want on this subject.  Audel's books on this subject tend 
> to be pretty good.
>
>     As for not wanting to braze/weld, you may have to if you wish to 
> avoid corrosion problems in the joints.  I would recommend easy-grade 
> silver.  It has a slightly lower MP, and is very strong.  You should 
> be able to easily forge braze the joints.
>
>     Regarding bends, do you know anyone with a brake?  If not, I have 
> access to an 8' brake in NJ and could do the bends for you if you 
> don't mind sending me the cut patterns... though the metal would have 
> to limited to 14ga, IIRC.  I'm looking to visit mom for xmas, so I 
> would be in the neighborhood.
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