I just fixed a Wagner 10 pot and domed lid. Couldn't tell what it was, it was in terrible shape. A camp fire and get them red hot works great and then slow cool, finish with a light steel wool rub down. And lots of paper towels to wipe down really good before oiling. And cured on the grill the next day. Oh and using a little smoke in the curing process brings back that dark used look.
Any of you guys in the SW Va area....I'm going to be setting up to clean a few yard sale scores using the electrolysis method. I'll be running a 12" skillet...a 16" skillit....and a 8qt DO.
Last time I did this it took 4 days +.....but they came out great
I have a gas grill at the shop and will be re-curing with bacon fat back....but if you want I can just spray with veggie oil and you can use which ever method you like.
I should have plenty of room....I'm using a 55 gal plastic drum.....may have one other piece to do if the guy drops it off.
If the base is pitted....I have grinders with sanding and polishing wheels at my shop to smooth out mild pitting.
PM me if you are interested....mid Oct.
Just an update....it took a campfire to get rid of my goo and glitter.....I reseasoned and have made bread a couple times........I'm happy
Nothing like a good ol' campfire to get them good and hot!
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Did I already show mine off here (along with the new curtains I just made)? That square griddle is the only one I don't use. It has no markings on it. I found it in the bottom oven drawer of a house I moved into. One of mine says Eire, PA. One of them says Griswold. I forget what the others say as I mostly use those two.
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Nice, I haven't gotten all my cast iron implements all together for a family shot yet, some in the camper, some at home, a couple in the tent camping box... Maybe a good winter project.
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LOL that's what I was thinking, some in the Rondy cook trunk, some at "The Place", some sitting around waiting for a purpose in life........If I hung them all up the wall would fall over......Originally Posted by Jimmyq
Nice, I haven't gotten all my cast iron implements all together for a family shot yet, some in the camper, some at home, a couple in the tent camping box... Maybe a good winter project.
1st....nice kitchen, good job......
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Thanks. I have my eyes open for a dutch oven, though I don't know where I would put it lol Cabin living makes one really determine what is necessary and what is not. But for a good dutch oven, I'd find a spot.
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A DO is one of the most versatile cooking vessels in existence....hands down.
fry, bake, boil....it will do it.
Nice collection there 1st.
Another cleaning method I've used on "new used" pieces (and posted here on another thread) is to place the "gunky" cast iron into a self-cleaning oven and run it through a cleaning cycle. Works like a charm but it does take it down to bare metal and require re-seasoning. I've used the hardwood coal method as well with the same results. It just takes a bit longer than the oven method. If I don't know the history of the piece then I prefer to clean it thoroughly before placing it into service.
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I found a 12 qt dutch oven, with legs and lid....my mother was using it as a flower planter!!! You could have heard my scream two miles away! I promptly confiscatred it and rehabed it and it works wonderfully. I have a recipe for making a loaf of Shepards Bread that fills the whole oven. I don't made it very often but when I do it doesn't last long.
About a year ago, I finally talked my Wife into getting a large cast iron skillet and ditch the non-stick one. A couple of weekends ago she was using it and asked me; "Why didn't you insist on one of these earlier".
I have a couple of smaller ones I use at the work trailer, and some for camping. They seem to appear, every time I go to Goodwill or St. Vinny's.
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Is any one making a large skillet with rounded sides? I have an egg pan with rounded sides....but would like to have a 14"....easier to flip stuff while cooking.
14" cast iron easier to flip? If my house gets hit by a tornado the cast iron is the only thing sure to be safe. It will right where I left it.
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The round sided ones are usually not as tall and have round sides.....it's probably 30% or lighter than a skillet of the same size.
The wife says the one I want is a 12" shallow round side....I wouldn't think it'd weigh any more than 4.5 lbs....maybe 5 lbs.
My 8" egg pan weighs 2lb 1oz.
Went to a yard sale a few weeks ago and they had several stacks of cast iron pans,sorted through them,and came up with 9 wagner and griswalds,asking 4 each,got them for 3
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Wow what a score Nell!
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We love cast iron cookware. Just picked up a 3 quart, porcelain coated pot and lid to add to our home use supply.
pics.....Went to a yard sale a few weeks ago and they had several stacks of cast iron pans,sorted through them,and came up with 9 wagner and griswalds,asking 4 each,got them for 3
Snapped a pic of what was in the cabinet...
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I'll get a pic of what's in the chuck box later....and I'll have to find a pic of some of the stuff at work waiting to be refinished....
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