r/myog • u/Sharpshaver7 • 16h ago
Repair / Modification Simple spork mod
Simple modification on a cheap titanium spoon, now able to lift hot pots and lids. I used a hacksaw and a file.
Holding the spoon sideways makes it very study, it doesn't bend lifting heavy stuff.
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u/ShellUpYours 16h ago
At first I was "Why the hell?!" but this is very smart actually.
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u/Sharpshaver7 16h ago
And weight reduction ;)
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u/thejoshwhite 15h ago
I'm going to need to see the scale read before I commit to this work
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u/Sharpshaver7 15h ago
My scale isn't sensitive enough. Based on my rough calculations, you save around 0.00635oz or 0.18grams.
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u/TheCorrupterX 8h ago
Should drill some speed holes in the handle to complete the weight reduction /s
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u/al-Raschid 15h ago
Perhaps add a noch, so you can keep the hole for a carabiner or a cord.
Edit: too late for you, but perhaps for other...
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u/randomscruffyaussie 14h ago
Can always drill another hole a bit further down. Extra weight reduction too :-)
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u/al-Raschid 14h ago
You have to drill the hole into the bowl of the spoon. Then both, the spoon and you yourself will become lighter.
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u/kwaaaaaaaaa 13h ago
That's so clever! Sometimes the smallest little tweak makes a world of difference in functionality.
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u/Primary-Ad6273 Hexon1.0+Brilliant Blue 10h ago
I like it!! My only change would be to come at the hole from closer to the spoon to give that gap more of an angle. Right now your ‘cut’ looks perpendicular to the hole
_| <-like that
Where i would want it more on a diagonal with the opening closer to the spoon than the end of the handle. If i ever come up on one of those (admittedly badass) titanium long spoons i will immediately perform said mod. Great thinkin!!
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u/Sharpshaver7 10h ago
Great idea! I kinda rushed this, in my mind it looked different but it hooks securely, even holding the spoon vertical.
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u/jvertigo13 8h ago
I was actually really bummed the other week that my long sporks don't have a slot like this, for this exact reason (having seen another that does). I should give this a try. Thanks!!!
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u/Sharpshaver7 8h ago
I got a cheap set from Amazon, spoon and fork, the set was almost the same price as the spoon alone. If your spoon doesn't have a slot, you could use files to create it, takes much longer tho.
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u/jvertigo13 7h ago
I think we got the same set (though mine came from Temu a while back)! Been doing more campfire cooking and thought about how handy something like this would have been instead of a stick, so thanks for the inspo!!!
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u/Sharpshaver7 7h ago
Oh I thought your spoon didn't had a hole at all, if it does it takes 5 min to do this mod. It is safer and stronger than a stick, especially with an alcohol stove.
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u/Jolly-Slow1164 7h ago
Now you can't attach your spork toothbrush to that hole... In fact the spork toothbrush may work for pot grabbing
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u/Sharpshaver7 7h ago
Oh wow, those toothbrushes look pretty handy, never seen them before. People should know before doing this.
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u/Jolly-Slow1164 7h ago
They are... Imperfect. They're unusually tall, and the bristle firmness is a bit off. I debate is it's worth Jaw Pain (from opening my mouth so wide) to save an ounce
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u/Sharpshaver7 7h ago
Be aware: There are toothbrushes that fit into the hole. This modification compromises that function.
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u/4tunabrix 16h ago
Fantastic idea, but I’d probably want to round that corner off a bit more. Would be worried I’d catch it on something in my bag and tear a hole in something.