Forum: General Cast Iron
02-22-2017, 03:17 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,679
Re: Do Not Do
Some people believe that the lead can be eliminated with proper cleaning. Lye will eventually dissolve lead completely. A lead test is necessary to confirm if cleaning has been effective.
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Forum: Cast Iron Cleaning and Seasoning
02-22-2017, 03:09 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 8,872
Re: Possible to restore or beyond repair?
I've heard that people use some type of solvent to clean these up, it dissolves the grease and crud but not the enamel, but I don't know what kind of solvent. I will probably do some experimenting...
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Forum: General Cast Iron
01-24-2017, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,706
Re: Small CI pot
A solution of lye and hydrogen peroxide will dissolve lead. Jewelers and scrapers use it to remove lead solder from precious metals.
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Forum: New Collector's Corner
01-09-2017, 01:59 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,683
Re: What is this skillet? Is it Asian?
I found this same pan, and a 9 inch of the same design. They also had orange paint on the handle. I showed them on several cast iron sites and no one could tell me anything about them. It is my...
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Forum: General Cast Iron
01-05-2017, 12:50 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 14,399
Re: Your user size needs
In my day to day cooking I find that I use the Nos. 2, 4, 8, and the 10 inch chef skillet the most. The Nos. 9 and 10 skillets and the No. 6 griddle get used weekly, and the Nos. 3, 5, 6, 7, 11 and...
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Forum: Cast Iron Cleaning and Seasoning
11-18-2016, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,693
Re: porcelain and electrolysis
I clean those lids with electrolysis, which cleans the the bare iron parts. Use Bar Keepers Friend on the enamel. I've also been known to put them in lye for about 5 minutes if they have sticky...
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Forum: General Cast Iron
11-18-2016, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,950
Re: Purchase or Not?
Those are sweet pans! "arc" logo Lodge is attributed to be from 1910 thru 1930's. I have a couple of those raised number skillets in my everyday user collection. The casting is as smooth as anything...
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Forum: Cooking In Cast Iron
11-17-2016, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,016
Re: A tale of Necessity's daughter.
Did you heat the Vollrath lid before putting it in there? I've "cooked" nachos entirely with the heat held by a pre-heated skillet and a lid before.
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Forum: Show & Tell
11-17-2016, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,250
Re: Thrift Store Iron
You've come to the right place; you won't get any dirty looks from the collector community. Well done, I say, good finds!
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Forum: Show & Tell
11-04-2016, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 8,616
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Forum: Cast Iron Cleaning and Seasoning
10-18-2016, 01:45 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,638
Re: E-tank question
From my experience, running 10 amps at 12 volts your average pan with a little crusty seasoning and light rust will come out clean in about an hour or two. Your heavily rusted/pitted customers will...
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Forum: Cast Iron Cleaning and Seasoning
10-07-2016, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 10,972
Re: I'm in a slump ...
This is why most folks don't use power tools on cast iron cookware. It does something to the surface and will never season the same. It's possible to intentionally rust the affected areas and get the...
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Forum: Cast Iron Cleaning and Seasoning
10-06-2016, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,936
Re: National Taco Day
That malic acid is the same stuff that gives apples their tartness. It's good for digestion but as I recently discovered apple crisp left in a skillet overnight actually caused good, hard, well...
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Forum: New Collector's Corner
09-10-2016, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,711
Two mysterious skillets...
I can't figure out where these might have come from. Labeled "9 INCH" and "7 INCH" Nice quality and super lightweight. Somebody did a good job designing and casting these. Any information is...
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Forum: Cooking In Cast Iron
09-01-2016, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,365
Re: Ready to make some pizza
Old gate marked round griddles are great for pizza! I've got a 14 inch, it's pitted and warped but that makes no difference for pizza. 14, 15, and 16 inch versions are easy to grab off of ebay and...
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Forum: New Collector's Corner
08-06-2016, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,256
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Forum: New Collector's Corner
08-06-2016, 01:10 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,256
Re: What's the going rate on 1,000 skillets?
Thanks for the reference, the lot I'm pursuing is a lot more reasonably priced. Understandably it would be a gamble, but I'm having fun toying with the idea. I'll see what they have to say about my...
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Forum: New Collector's Corner
08-05-2016, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,256
What's the going rate on 1,000 skillets?
I've been in communication with someone who has "somewhere between 600-650 Griswolds and 300-350 Wagners, no names, etc. skillets. There is a 13 and a couple 14's in the griswold lot."
I was just...
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Forum: Cast Iron Cleaning and Seasoning
08-03-2016, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 8,280
Re: Nickel plating removal
It seems there is a product that is made to take nickel off of steel without damaging the base metal. I'm curious to try it myself......
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Forum: New Collector's Corner
07-31-2016, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 7,752
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Forum: New Collector's Corner
07-30-2016, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 7,752
Re: Wagner Ware Double Stack Roaster?
I'm having trouble imagining how you would cook in this thing. What would go on that level 2 plate? something dry, as any liquid would drain to the lower level, but then it would only be warmed to...
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Forum: New Collector's Corner
07-30-2016, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 7,752
Wagner Ware Double Stack Roaster?
Hello CIC folks, I've been away for a while but have come back to share this unusual item I found.
It's an early cast aluminum Round Roaster top and bottom marked 248 with a middle section that has...
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Forum: Show & Tell
07-12-2016, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,164
Re: Great Find but.....
Looks like bronze to me. I'd try putting it in a lye bath for a couple of hours, it may clean the crevices, and will brighten up the rest of it.
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Forum: Cast Iron Cleaning and Seasoning
05-24-2016, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 15,169
Re: Is anyone using lard any more for seasoning?
Thank you Hilditch, I will take note of this. I may have had this problem without even realizing it was the bees!
The closest thing to lard I have around my kitchen is rendered bacon grease. Does...
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Forum: Cast Iron Cleaning and Seasoning
04-07-2016, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,347
Re: Changing Lye Solution
I cannot think of a good reason to change out the solution. Save yourself some time and little money, use it til the skillets won't sink anymore. :)
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