Forged Jam spoons!

[peterm]

Hi Will,

Any updates on whether a tasting spoon project might be something you can work into your schedule?

 

[scotchef38]

Hi Will,

Any updates on whether a tasting spoon project might be something you can work into your schedule?

+1

 

[WillC]

I have them in my head, an all forged design drawn from round stainless bar... I had best have a go at making one.
I have a few questions on a tasting spoon. Spoon size, dessert spoon size or smaller or larger? The Stem... I had in mind a longish stem with a slight curve, any particular length or curvature most suited to scooping into pans for a taste?
Cheers
Will

 

[Igasho]

Hi Will,

Any updates on whether a tasting spoon project might be something you can work into your schedule?

I'd be in for 2, one as a present for my buddy

 

[WildBoar]

Here are my thoughts: Overall length ~10 inches, spoon size midway between a dessert spoon and a table spoon. Slight curve at base of handle.

 

[peterm]

That sounds good to me! I would say something under 1 tablespoon capacity, maybe closer to 1/2 tablespoon. Also I like a thicker narrower stem as opposed to a flatter thinner stem. Something like the stem in this picture (but smooth!)

Excited!

 

[WillC]

Thanks Guys, I'll have a ponder and let you know what I come up with. :biggrin:

 

[Delbert Ealy]

Will,
I see you caught the bug as well. Glad I'm not the only smith here that thinks spoons are worth making by hand.
Cool stuff indeed.
Del

 

[WillC]

Thanks Del they pose a nice little forging challenge, which is always fun, especially when trying to spread stainless with the fullers. thinking materials someone sent me a promotional pack for forging grade bronze recently. I will have to check the chemistry and see what we think, but may try and get a sample off them to see how it works and what it looks like forged and buffed. Any thoughts on bronze versions?

 

[WildBoar]

I would think they would like nice hanging on the wall, but not be pratical for food. Anything remotely acidic will react with the outer layer of the bronze. I suspect the result will be worse then with some of the very reactive carbon knives that discolor foods like onions and impart off odors/ flavors until you can get a stong patina built up (but a strong patina would not be desireable on a spoon). Most copper pots/ pans are lined with tin or stainless steel because of the copper reactivity, and bronze reacts similarly.

 

[WillC]

Yep that makes sense, looking at the bronze chemistry, there is trace lead and arsenic, does not sound appetizing :scared4: Stainless it is.

 

[WildBoar]

Yep that makes sense, looking at the bronze chemistry, there is trace lead and arsenic, does not sound appetizing :scared4: Stainless it is.

:idea2: Can I order a bronze one to give to my ex-wife as a peace offering???

 

[WillC]

Lol, with extra arsenic:lol2:

 

[Justin0505]

Just found this thread, don't know how I missed this for so long.
I'd also like 2. One for me, one for a friend.