In article >,
"Bob Terwilliger" > wrote:

> Om wrote:
>
> > What "hardware" tools would you consider converting to kitchen tools?
> >
> > For me, I already have a dedicated hacksaw for cooking, (it's mainly for
> > cutting bones) along with a blow torch. The torch has been used for
> > glazing and singing. (I find it amusing that singing as in song is
> > spelled the same as singing as in burning pinfeathers off. <g>)
> >
> > I'm considering a drywall/spackling tool for spreading, or maybe a small
> > trowel. At the moment, I use a good rubber spatula but I'm wondering if
> > something metal might not be more efficient.
> >
> > A hardware store might be fertile ground for kitchen gadgets?
>
>
> I use a rubber mallet to help cut into hard vegetables (big rutabagas and
> hard-skinned squashes in particular).

It's easier on the back of the knife than a hammer. <g>

>
> Needle-nosed pliers are good for removing the pin bones from salmon.

OH yes! I use fishing plyers.

>
> A hatchet can do double duty as a cleaver. Of course, if you have a spare
> food-grade BANDSAW around, who needs a cleaver? :-)
>
>
> Bob

Reciprocating saw. ;-)
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Peace! Om

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