Paul Crosby Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 I've been busy making a few items. This utensil holder is made with 1/2 inch wide 1/8 " flat steel. I fastened it with copper rivets to give it a two tone color effect. It stands about 10" high and 8" wide at the bottom. I made two different tiers to be able to add a many items. The hooks are moveable and are made from square nails. The chain is made from 1/8 " round steel and I decided when designing it to make the links so they could be taken off easily or added to, It's actually two feet long. I also made all the items hanging off it. Three spoons one with holes. One ladle and a spatula. I have a cheese cutter as well as a bottle opener. The utensil handles are 5/16 square and 1/4 inch square steel. I use 18 and 20 gauge brass and copper for the utensils. I'm getting ready for two farmers markets and I got accepted to sell at a juried art center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikecopXXX Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 nice work again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Make it a bit longer and you could put one of the kids in it! I make my no weld chain like I do my S hools with a counterbend on the ends and close them up; it's easy to put two with the ends in opposition and give them a bap and have them link or unlink. I also use scrap for the links and so have them differing in size and length---I like the look. Making another link is a common task while waiting for the forge to come up to heat for a "real" job.(right now I'm using the scrap heavy wire used to ship rebar to the steelyard---when they don't use strapping. I bought 4 55gal drums of it at scrap rate from my steelyard...They wanted to sell me 1/4" round in 20' sticks. I'm much better suited with the scrap!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsmith Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Nice job, I made a pot rack and matching utensil rack set, as gifts from similar 1/8 mild steel forged and riveted, seeing them after several years I am quite pleased how the bare steel with just an oil finish does not seem to rust, in the kitchen it is apparently more likely to get greasy and not damp, I think the black metal looks much better than painted. In other places were I used copper rivets on steel and they remained oiled I have not seen any corrosion even after several years of use, I have found bracing wire for fencing at the hardwar store, uncoated and annealed I think 8 or 9 gaudge (about like 1/8 round) can be cold worked for braided handles or small chain, and work hardens to become quite stiff, also a huge fan of using scrap of course, keep up the good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Crosby Posted April 3, 2014 Author Share Posted April 3, 2014 Thanks for al the nice comments and suggestions. I used bees wax for all my finishes. I like the look! I get all of my copper and brass rivets at RJ leahy as well as some steel. But I do make some on occasion. I do use scrap steel when I can find it but most of it is from a steel supplier. So much cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 I'm guessing your steel distributor isn't 50 miles away then with the scrapyard 6 miles away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Crosby Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 Actually, the steel yard is 50 miles away and the scrap yard is about 10 miles away. I didn't really mean that steel from the yard was cheaper. I actually have bought scrap at about 2.00 a pound. I just prefer the yard because I can always get it there and don't have to do a lot of searching at the scrap yard. I always plan other stops so it makes it worth the effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Love it, Paul. It's function, looks great and has plenty of adaptability for different needs. A friend of mine would love that for drying herbs and flowers! Totally agree with buying steel at the supplier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camero68 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 It looks great, very nice design with well made twists and hooks. It can be used in different ways not just for utensils. Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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