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Aug 27, 2014 17:19:58 GMT
Post by eddiej on Aug 27, 2014 17:19:58 GMT
My oven is now up and running, and I had the sudden realization that I don't have any tools. I do now! Or at least a temporary solution for a couple of them. The two peels are 13" and 8" both constructed with elm for the plate section, and oak for the handles. I'm fortunate to have my own dowel maker, so things such as handles aren't an issue. I'm also fortunate to have bandsaw and powered carving tools. Other goodies include a fire push, an ash rake, and a small curved loading shovel. I also have an idea for a further tool that I haven't seen anyone with. I'll make the prototype tomorrow, but the end tool would also need to be metal. I also made a temporary door from elm.
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Aug 27, 2014 21:28:52 GMT
Post by albacore on Aug 27, 2014 21:28:52 GMT
Very envious - they look fantastic! What's the thickness of the elm plates?
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Aug 29, 2014 19:46:53 GMT
Post by eddiej on Aug 29, 2014 19:46:53 GMT
The handles are 26mm and the two surfaces of the peels started off at 30mm at the handle end, then after drilling and shaping on the bandsaw, I routed 10mm off both sides, then used my Holey Galahad carving/shaping tools, to gradually shape the underside to from 10mm at the handle end, to next to nothing at the edges. Having not seen what other peels look like, these certainly have a very natural and balanced feel about them. I also made a tool today for lifting clay flower pots in and out of the oven. I'll try and grab a photo tomorrow.
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Aug 29, 2014 22:01:42 GMT
Post by albacore on Aug 29, 2014 22:01:42 GMT
How do you find them in use? My thoughts are that a thickish loading peel should be fine, but a turning peel should be thin, ie probably metal?
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Aug 30, 2014 17:44:44 GMT
Post by eddiej on Aug 30, 2014 17:44:44 GMT
Sadly I can't answer that one yet, but will put them to the test this week.
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