ironrosefarms Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Hello one and all, for those who remember me... Yes I am still alive and kicking... Got a project that I need to get started on but would like some input from all of ya. My mother is getting married and I want to make her cake serving set. Knowing my mom she is likely to use this after the wedding day and will want to wash it in the dish washer... Thus my initial thought of stainless? Here is what I have in my mind on the server itself. Square bar stock split or cut into 1/4s then tapering 2 into a heart and then doing it again on the other side so that the "blade" of the server would be held on from both sides with the hearts. Goal is that the hearts would match from side to side and follow the contour of the server blade at the point of connection. So, how would you approach this... I have some ideas but would love some input for making it easy... Thanks for your time! James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J W Bennett Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 (edited) James, Welcome back, We have yet to meet and live within several miles of each other. I have not worked much stainless but your approach sounds good. Would you rivet the two hearts to the blade? You could do a pineapple twist or other fancy twist for the handle for the Blade. Have you thought of a copper blade and a stainless or black iron handle. Nice contrast that way. Just some thoughts, John Edited October 31, 2009 by JWBIRONWORKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 (edited) Copper will blacken in the dishwasher, but will have a nice color at first and can easily be polished back. Copper is also food safe for low acid foods. Draw it out on paper full size or oversize, then think about assembly and fastening. Picturing all the individual pieces will also reduce the time you spend in the shop. Phil Edited October 31, 2009 by pkrankow food safe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironrosefarms Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 I love the idea of the copper and black but for this purpose I have a reason for using the stainless blade... The sheet of stainless belonged to my father... The last 4-5 years of his life was centered on how he could make mom happy... I know that he would appreciate even in this small way of giving toward her happiness now. I think it was GTAW on the chat the other night mentioned using brass rivets... I'm leaning that way right now... I'm getting a chuck of clay this week and think I'm going to practice it out... Thanks for the input guys... JWB I still look forward to meeting at some point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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