Need help finding a suitable tool...

mrcheez

I have 2 glass splash-guards I use on the sides of my cooker in my fitted kitchen. At the moment I just lean then on the sides of the cooker as per this image (not my kitchen btw)



It's currently a bit precarious as the glass could be hit accidentally and fall over so I'd like to get some sort of simple rotatable screw handle that could be used to hold the top of the glass in place against the cupboard.

Something like:



Perhaps 4 of these (2 on each side of the cooker) would suffice.

Any ideas on what sort of screw/latch would be suitable? Just looking for something simple.

Max Headroom

Curious as to why you use these..surely its just as easy to wipe the worktop..I hope its safety glass youre using....

Having said that you could hinge the panels to the back wall and swing them back when not in use...bit like a shower screen idea

mrcheez

Nah I'd prefer to keep the splash guards loose thanks.

mrcheez

actually I think I might have found something to fit the requirements after all...

slimjimmc

How do you plan to fit those to the glass, assuming it's toughened safety glass?

mrcheez

mrcheez wrote: »

...rotatable screw handle that could be used to hold the top of the glass in place against the cupboard....

so the glass isn't touched, attachment is to the cupboard.. And yes it's toughened / heat resistant etc :rolleyes:

Tokyo

mrcheez wrote: »

so the glass isn't touched, attachment is to the cupboard.. And yes it's toughened / heat resistant etc :rolleyes:

I'm not sure what the rolleyes are for - considering that it's something you're trying to DIY together, it seems to be a very valid question.

Rather than using catches, and messing up the cabinets should you change your mind later on, why not consider using adhesive velcro strips - hook strip on the top of the glass, felt strip on the cupboard. It will be more than strong enough to hold everything in place, and easily removable down the line if you change your mind.

dodzy

mrcheez wrote: »

so the glass isn't touched, attachment is to the cupboard.. And yes it's toughened / heat resistant etc :rolleyes:

OCD.

Enjoy your cooking, and clean up afterwards.

mrcheez

Lol it's not there to prevent me washing up, it's to prevent steam getting on the electrics under the cabinets (plus stop oil getting on the nearby cooking utensils and coffee maker etc).. Anyway these details (such as whether or not the glass is toughened) are off-topic, something which boards threads tend to veer into too often, hence the rolleyes

slimjimmc

mrcheez wrote: »

Anyway these details (such as whether or not the glass is toughened) are off-topic, something which boards threads tend to veer into too often, hence the rolleyes

Your solutions involve drilling holes in the glass. Tempered glass is notoriously difficult if not impossible to drill without shattering, it's certainly beyond DIY capabilities, hence the queries. I find it odd you consider that off topic :rolleyes:.

Cushie Butterfield

Would the 'splashguards' not get in the way of handles on your pots & pans? They would certainly hinder your cooking experience if you have a few rings on the go. I'd just use an overhead extractor fan for the steam & use a pan splashguard for splashes of oil like everyone else.

Max Headroom

You come on looking for advise and then you critisise the answers/questions you get.....

All valid questions imo..people are only wondering WTF youre at.....maybe perhaps, dont boil or cook anything at all.....:rolleyes:

mrcheez

Cushie Butterfield wrote: »

Would the 'splashguards' not get in the way of handles on your pots & pans? They would certainly hinder your cooking experience if you have a few rings on the go. I'd just use an overhead extractor fan for the steam & use a pan splashguard for splashes of oil like everyone else.

Nah I use them at the moment with the wok and they do the trick to catch the oil sprays, plenty of room. Just a bit wary of the glass falling forward, hence the requirement for the latches.

Bear in mind the picture I posted isn't my kitchen setup, I have more room in mine.

Regarding the steam, I have an extractor but it seems steam still shoots up into the under-cupboard section when I have a lid on. C'est la vie.

Never heard of a pan splashguard for a wok, do they exist?

mrcheez

slimjimmc wrote: »

Your solutions involve drilling holes in the glass. Tempered glass is notoriously difficult if not impossible to drill without shattering, it's certainly beyond DIY capabilities, hence the queries. I find it odd you consider that off topic :rolleyes:.

Hmm no I never mentioned drilling holes in the glass?

mrcheez

Max Headroom wrote: »

You come on looking for advise and then you critisise the answers/questions you get.....

All valid questions imo..people are only wondering WTF youre at.....maybe perhaps, dont boil or cook anything at all.....:rolleyes:

I asked a simple question about sourcing a latch, I wasn't asking for an alternative setup

This thread deserves an almighty: :rolleyes:

Anyway I've answered my own question... so thread can be closed. Cheers!

Cushie Butterfield

mrcheez wrote: »

Nah I use them at the moment with the wok and they do the trick to catch the oil sprays, plenty of room. Just a bit wary of the glass falling forward, hence the requirement for the latches.

Bear in mind the picture I posted isn't my kitchen setup, I have more room in mine.

Regarding the steam, I have an extractor but it seems steam still shoots up into the under-cupboard section when I have a lid on. C'est la vie.

Never heard of a pan splashguard for a wok, do they exist?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Metaltex-Non-Stick-Splatter-Screen-Splash/dp/B000KU8J9O

To each their own but it seems to me that you'd be creating more problems than you'd be solving. Cooking debris from utensils such as ladels, spoons, fishslice etc would drip on the floor with your setup as there would be no access to the worktop towards the side. Risk of scalding is also too high due to no side access to rings on hob. The setup certainly isn't 'cook friendly' imo.

Hopefully you have no toddlers wandering around as it just takes a split second for a serious accident to occur with handles sticking out over the hob instead of towards the side over the adjacent worktops like they're supposed to.

Anyway, best of luck!

mrcheez

Cushie Butterfield wrote: »

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Metaltex-Non-Stick-Splatter-Screen-Splash/dp/B000KU8J9O

To each their own but it seems to me that you'd be creating more problems than you'd be solving. Cooking debris from utensils such as ladels, spoons, fishslice etc would drip on the floor with your setup as there would be no access to the worktop towards the side. Risk of scalding is also too high due to no side access to rings on hob. The setup certainly isn't 'cook friendly' imo.

Nah there's access as the glass only comes out about 75% of the way on the cooker counter top (sufficient to cover the cupboards that come out 75% of the kitchen top length). Plus the glass doubles as a worktop-protector when I'm not cooking, hence the reason I want the glass untouched.

The splatter screen from amazon doesn't prevent oil splashing out at the most critical moment: when you place items into the wok.

Anyway it works for me and if I had wanted an alternative solution I would have made that clear from the start.

Perhaps I need to specify "I don't want an alternative solution" in bold when posting up questions like this

Cushie Butterfield

mrcheez wrote: »

Nah there's access as the glass only comes out about 75% of the way on the cooker counter top (sufficient to cover the cupboards that come out 75% of the kitchen top length). Plus the glass doubles as a worktop-protector when I'm not cooking, hence the reason I want the glass untouched.

The splatter screen from amazon doesn't prevent oil splashing out at the most critical moment: when you place items into the wok.

Anyway it works for me and if I had wanted an alternative solution I would have made that clear from the start.

Perhaps I need to specify "I don't want an alternative solution" in bold when posting up questions like this

Perhaps you do!

Hope you have a splatter-free xmas

cheif kaiser

I would think that the easiest solution would be to make 2 small wooden catches that attach to the press and twist down to catch the glass. similar to pegs which pivot on a nail. Something like this but maybe a little more refined!

braddun

use wood its safer than glass

mrcheez

cheif kaiser wrote: »

I would think that the easiest solution would be to make 2 small wooden catches that attach to the press and twist down to catch the glass. similar to pegs which pivot on a nail. Something like this but maybe a little more refined!

The brass handles i found are essentially the same thing. Also wood would rot with the steam over time.

mrcheez

braddun wrote: »

use wood its safer than glass

See above. Also wood would block out light from sides.

Lastly i'm not looking for an alternative to the glass.

cheif kaiser

mrcheez wrote: »

The brass handles i found are essentially the same thing. Also wood would rot with the steam over time.

You're very welcome, that's no problem at all! Plus, Wood would be kinder to the glass and I assume your presses are also wood?!?!

gutteruu

Maybe install a few more extractor fans?

mrcheez

gutteruu wrote: »

Maybe install a few more extractor fans?

Good idea, i reckon that will be cheaper than installing a piece of metal on the side of the cooker. It will also block oil spray better too.

Problem solved.

mrcheez

cheif kaiser wrote: »

You're very welcome, that's no problem at all! Plus, Wood would be kinder to the glass and I assume your presses are also wood?!?!

They are but shiny metal will actually look more decorative

cheif kaiser

mrcheez wrote: »

They are but shiny metal will actually look more decorative

True! but if were me I would be trying to make them as unnoticeable as I could

mrcheez

Well a block of wood isn't going to be unnoticeable either.

Ok folks I'm unfollowing this thread as the question was answered on page 1.. It's all yours