Perforated Peel......

[Jackitup]

For 15 bucks at RD I have my own perforated pizza peel instead of 100+ at many of the online sites. Of coarse there's a small catch, the couple hours of drawing some lines, drilling and de-burring the holes after drilling. Came out quite nice though and will test it out tonight! And yes, minus the anodized surface but should be fine, if not only out 15 bucks, worth a shot
Jon

[pizzaneer]

I'm not embarrassed to admit I'm a cheap bastard either! 

I use a flat aluminum cookie sheet mounted to a 2" wooden dowel, reinforced with a brick tie on the back.  This is only used for turning and recovery.  I had some problems with the pie sliding off the peel when recovering.  After some thought, I theorized it might be due to the trapped air under the pizza creating a hover effect.  So I drilled some holes out, and it works much better now.  My next step may be to add "shark fins" to better grip the pizza using a nail & 2x4 anvil through the holes. 

[mkevenson]

I love inventiveness and hand made products that do the job. Well done to both of you.

Mark

[TXCraig1]

For 15 bucks at RD I have my own perforated pizza peel instead of 100+ at many of the online sites. Of coarse there's a small catch, the couple hours of drawing some lines, drilling and de-burring the holes after drilling. Came out quite nice though and will test it out tonight! And yes, minus the anodized surface but should be fine, if not only out 15 bucks, worth a shot
Jon

Why did you leave out two holes?

[Jackitup]

  Honestly......I seen I missed 2 and decided to leave them to see if anyone would notice, YOU WIN

Jon

[Pete-zza]

Jon,

If symmetry was a consideration, I thought that you left out 4 holes, two in the main body and two more in the bottom-most line. Knowing that you are a very highly paid health care professional, did you calculate how much the peel cost you once you factored in the time spent modifying your peel, using your current hourly rate .

Peter

[Jackitup]

Jon,

If symmetry was a consideration, I thought that you left out 4 holes, two in the main body and two more in the bottom-most line. Knowing that you are a very highly paid health care professional, did you calculate how much the peel cost you once you factored in the time spent modifying your peel, using your current hourly rate .

Peter

It crossed my mind and I quickly dismissed it knowing that I'm NOT all that highly paid as I would like to be. And if time were money I think we'd ALL be ordering Domino's or Pizza Hut!!   Plus I'm a cheap a$$ and wanted to see if it would work

Jon

[MightyPizzaOven]

What is the benefit of using perforated metal peel..

Thanks

[TXCraig1]

What is the benefit of using perforated metal peel..

Thanks

It will let you shake off some of the excess bench flour through the holes.

[MightyPizzaOven]

Does the number & whole size matter, would  an  Aluminum Perforated disk work:
Disk http://www.foodservicedirect.com/product.cfm/p/99725/Aluminum-Perforated-Disk.htm

You can bolt a BBQ fork or spatula to the disk... Just another option, may cost the same...less work but not as professional looking.

[MightyPizzaOven]

It will let you shake off some of the excess bench flour through the holes.

During loading or recovery/turning

[buceriasdon]

Bert, Concerning the perforated disc. Perhaps you can contact the site and find out how thick it is, but I suspect it is thin and would lack strength. Peels are much thicker then the photos of discs I've seen, but heck for the money it might be worth a try. The holes would have to be sanded smooth or it won't work as I'm sure they are stamped leaving a edge around the hole.
Don

[Chicago Bob]

Jon,

If symmetry was a consideration, I thought that you left out 4 holes, two in the main body and two more in the bottom-most line. Knowing that you are a very highly paid health care professional, did you calculate how much the peel cost you once you factored in the time spent modifying your peel, using your current hourly rate .

Peter

Here ya go Jon....I fixed it for you.   

[MightyPizzaOven]

Don, it is 18 Gauge, that's prety thin for alumnium...may not be strong enough I guess.

Bob, what kind soft bit did use?? It looks pretty rough. 

[MightyPizzaOven]

That's should do it..

[Chicago Bob]

Don, it is 18 Gauge, that's prety thin for alumnium...may not be strong enough I guess.

Bob, what kind soft bit did use?? It looks pretty rough. 

oh.. I jus used the cutting torch out in the bodyshop. Sorry, I forgot to sand on it a 'lil.
Your's looks better...ship it!!   

[MightyPizzaOven]

So Jon, did the peel work these Wed nite pies looked pretty nice.