Homemade pizza peel

[George_M]

Hi,

I searched but i didn't find a topic related on construction of peels,either wood or aluminium.
If someone made a peel,he can share here the method of construction,plans,etc.

Regards,
George

[Les]

Re: Homemade pizza peel

George, I made my peels. I never took the time to document the process. I used .062 aluminum because it is really easy to cut with a jig saw. Post #192 shows a pic of the ones I use to slide the pizza into the oven. I built another with EMT pipe for the handle to remove them.

http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/8/les-build-4207-13.html

[George_M]

Re: Homemade pizza peel

I saw your peels,looks nice Les!
Good job!
I will search for al to make one
Thanks!

[david s]

Re: Homemade pizza peel

I think stainless is a better material than aluminium as it is more durable and less conductive. I've found the ideal thickness is 1.2 mm Regari g wooden peels solid timber is better than laminated which sometimes fail at the joins.

[Les]

Re: Homemade pizza peel

I think stainless is a better material than aluminium as it is more durable and less conductive. I've found the ideal thickness is 1.2 mm Regari g wooden peels solid timber is better than laminated which sometimes fail at the joins.

David - it is a better material but it is a pain in the ass to cut at home. I've used my peels for 5 plus years w/ no problems. Aluminum is also way more obtainable for less dollars. JMO...

[david s]

Re: Homemade pizza peel

David - it is a better material but it is a pain in the ass to cut at home. I've used my peels for 5 plus years w/ no problems. Aluminum is also way more obtainable for less dollars. JMO...

Yes Les,
that is true. I got mine laser cut and drilled, so I didn't do any of the work. These machines are becoming more common, your local school may have one.

[George_M]

Re: Homemade pizza peel

As for the size,which is good enough?
Maybe 13" or more?

[Wiley]

Re: Homemade pizza peel

George_M,

You might find some ideas on this thread:

http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/official-show-off-your-tools-19150.html

hope this helps,
Wiley

[George_M]

Re: Homemade pizza peel

Thanks Wiley,

[oasiscdm]

Re: Homemade pizza peel

David - it is a better material but it is a pain in the ass to cut at home. I've used my peels for 5 plus years w/ no problems. Aluminum is also way more obtainable for less dollars. JMO...

hi les

I went to a sheet metal fabricator and picked up my stainless steel as much as unwanted for a $10 note from their scrap bin