doogie87 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Hello all, I am wanting to start forging simple grill tools. My question is, since obviously they are going to be used on food, is there a certain type of metal I need to be using? Or a certain way of treating the metal when I am done so that it is safe for food use? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Ordinary steel, and finish with a cooking oil, non nut based in case of allergies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 As John B said, but choices for oil include vegetable shortening, and if for personal use anything suitable for seasoning a cast iron pan. You can even follow the instructions for seasoning cast iron to finish your grill tools! Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doogie87 Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 Thanks all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dablacksmith Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 pure bees wax also works for a finish tho the oils look better longer ... if your demoing and selling beeswax is handy cause it isnt as messy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I prefer to use a 300 grade stainless if I know the user will be tossing them in the dishwasher on a regular basis. Note that stainless is a tougher to forge material and more expensive too so such tools are for special friends or for people willing to pay the differential! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOblacksmith0530 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 I finish in bees wax, and be careful to always tell the customer that I did. I also quickly describe how to repair the finish, vis a vis cast iron. I haven't had a lot of luck with any type of stainless not rusting some after forging. I think the forging process somehow kills part of the stainless properties. It doesn't rust as bad but it still rusts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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