r/myog • u/Sharpshaver7 • Sep 10 '26
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 Sep 10 '26
At first I was "Why the hell?!" but this is very smart actually.
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u/Sharpshaver7 Sep 10 '26
And weight reduction ;)
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u/thejoshwhite Sep 10 '26
I'm going to need to see the scale read before I commit to this work
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u/Sharpshaver7 Sep 10 '26
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 Sep 10 '26
Should drill some speed holes in the handle to complete the weight reduction /s
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u/al-Raschid Sep 10 '26
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 Sep 10 '26
Can always drill another hole a bit further down. Extra weight reduction too :-)
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u/al-Raschid Sep 10 '26
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 Sep 10 '26
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 Sep 10 '26
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 Sep 10 '26
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/oathoe Sep 10 '26
Thats so clever - love that! And you can hang it up on lines I just realized. Awesome :)
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u/jvertigo13 Sep 10 '26
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 Sep 10 '26
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 Sep 10 '26
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 Sep 10 '26
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 Sep 10 '26
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 Sep 10 '26
Oh wow, those toothbrushes look pretty handy, never seen them before. People should know before doing this.
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u/Jolly-Slow1164 Sep 10 '26
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 Sep 10 '26
Be aware: There are toothbrushes that fit into the hole. This modification compromises that function.
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u/4tunabrix Sep 10 '26
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.