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Confectionery rulers

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I was looking to buy confectionery rulers - basically a length of aluminum to pour candies or chocolate into and let set - but they are so expensive!  I'm considering just buying commercial-grade aluminum bars, about a tenth of the price of the branded confectionery rulers.  Does anyone know if there is any risk in using the commercial-grade aluminum, i.e. are the confectionery rulers treated with anything to make them food safe?  Any help would be much appreciated! thumb.gif

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Do what I did: go to any metal shop and as them to cut you bars of stainless steel , 3/8" x 3/8" by how ever long you want them ( I have 6", 12" and 14" lengths)

 

Stay away from aluminum, it oxidixes and isn't heavy enough.

 

You are very right to question the cost of commercial confectionary bars--most of the cost is profit, shipping, packaging, and advertising.
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Thanks, that sounds much more sensible.  The rulers I was looking at from Chef Rubber say they are made from aluminum, but using stainless steel makes tons more sense.  I am always looking to save some money as a culinary student lol.gif  Thanks again!

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