Pressed Cheese Molds - Where Get 12 Inch Ones?

[vlyons]

Where can I get a 12-inch hoop? I would prefer to get stainless steel. Used would be ok.

thanks

Virginia Lyons

[wharris]

I am thinking of implementing my own little stimulus program here in Cleveland by contracting with a local metal shop to have them fabricate a couple hoops for me.

2 questions:
How tall? (I plan on about 12 in tall)
perforated? (I plan on one with and one without)

[Cheese Head]

I'm all for your Cleveland mini Economic Stimulus Plan, we definitely need it. But another cheaper option is as someone else said in a post, just cutting the bottom off of an old stainless steel saucepan/stockpot . . . an oval one would give your cheese more character .

[vlyons]

yes, actually I thought of cutting the bottom off a pan. But I would be interested in what the metal guy would charge for a non-perfed one. 12-inch tall would be ok. You can always notch the bottom rim with a hack saw and/or drill some 1/8 inch holes along the sides.

[wharris]

I will get pricing and let everyone know.

[Cartierusm]

Wayne check McMaster they sell Perforated SS and that should making getting the metal easier.

[DeejayDebi]

Check this link ...

http://www.ullmers-dairyequipment.com/cheesemolds.htm