Quote Originally Posted by Not_A_Llama View Post
So I came across this:

http://slice.seriouseats.com/archive...ron-pizza.html

Basically, 14x16" sheets of 1/4" steel, that're supposedly amazing for baking pizza.

Thing is, they're $79. Mostly because they're pretty.

I've got (at least) three other friends who want a function-oriented item. Custom-cut 16x14 1/4" steel from metalsdepot.com ends up being about $44 shipped for four plates.

I'm sure this gets us ugly edges and brutal corners, but with an angle grinder, then seasoned with flaxseed oil, we should be ready to bake.

Does anyone have any ideas about having this done locally, or otherwise less-expensively?
They're expensive because in order to sell them as a food prep product commercially they need to be made with "food safe" materials and approved by the NSF.. Add the machine and finish work and there you have it..