Forum: General Cast Iron
Today, 08:37 AM
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Re: "Economy Collecting"
Thats very true.....kinda like a gas stove......Im not into the hobby to make any money at all, except when I die I can pass them down.....i switch between my main pans and the "bad" ones.
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Forum: Introductions
04-15-2021, 09:37 AM
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Re: Hello from Indiana
Welcome to the Forums!!! you wont regret joiing. You can basically learn as much about cast iron if you have the time to read everything......I LOVE this site!
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Forum: Show & Tell
04-11-2021, 09:01 AM
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Forum: General Cast Iron
04-08-2021, 04:41 AM
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Replies: 5
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Re: "Economy Collecting"
Thanks for the post.....I dont buy really warped or cracked, but small flaws dont bother me for a user....I cook on a gas stove too, so maybe thats why a little movement doesnt bother me.
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Forum: General Cast Iron
04-01-2021, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 5
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Re: "Economy Collecting"
An example....a #9 Erie, with the hour glass or beer glass makers mark. It has a small crack in the side wall, but it doesnt go to the cooking surface. Im just carefull picking it up, and I rarely...
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Forum: General Cast Iron
04-01-2021, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 5
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"Economy Collecting"
I was wondering if anyone else "collects" cheap users for everyday use? I mean like, a spinner, a little warped, or rocking, hairline crack...ect. I kind of collect them, or stumble upon them. I use...
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Forum: Show & Tell
03-30-2021, 10:03 AM
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Re: Erie #7 Bean Pot
All I can say is.....it was made in PA, so it HAS to be good....lol.....gotta love PA!
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Forum: Show & Tell
03-29-2021, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Erie #7 Bean Pot
Im assuming its Pre Griswold too. The size may make it rarer due to the fact is kind of an off size. Not rare but not common either. Its nice anyways, Id use it.
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Forum: Show & Tell
03-26-2021, 06:58 AM
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Forum: General Cast Iron
03-24-2021, 11:21 AM
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Re: Dating an Early Victor?
I wasnt aware that Victor was made that early....I thought more around the world wars? Im not sure tho at all.....anyways, I have a 2nd Series Erie that does look a lot like this one.......
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Forum: New Collector's Corner
03-24-2021, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 6
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Re: Cast Iron Sources Other Than EBay?
I find Wagner Ware the most here in Central PA. I have the start of a set of them, just by running into the different sizes thru the years. Griswold was made in PA, but hard to find near me. Wagner...
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Forum: General Cast Iron
03-24-2021, 06:58 AM
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Re: Any Reason?
Good point. Seeing as how they used others' molds most of the time. The Indian Head is one that they made, and I love it. I also love the flaws, as it makes them one of a kind. The full writing DO...
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Forum: Show & Tell
03-23-2021, 05:17 AM
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Forum: General Cast Iron
03-21-2021, 10:05 AM
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Re: Wagner Cost?
My advice is to delve into the info on this site......youll learn all you need to know basically.
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Forum: New Collector's Corner
03-21-2021, 09:05 AM
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Re: What Are These Notches?
I have a few Wapaks that have those marks too....sometimes 1, sometimes 3....maybe a shift indicator? I always wondered that too.
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Forum: New Collector's Corner
03-21-2021, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 6
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Re: Cast Iron Sources Other Than EBay?
I know what you mean.....I was at 2 new antique places here in PA yesterday, and zero cast iron......I mean nothing at all, lol.....the guys that ran the one place said its impossible to keep in...
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Forum: Show & Tell
03-18-2021, 04:42 AM
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Forum: Show & Tell
03-18-2021, 04:41 AM
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Forum: Show & Tell
03-16-2021, 04:54 AM
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Re: Lodge SQSK 8
Yeah, thats nowhere close to the one I have......pretty cool too!
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Forum: General Cast Iron
03-16-2021, 04:52 AM
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Re: Any Reason?
That makes sense for sure. That may be a reason they didnt survive longer than what they did. Thanks for the info and the link Doug!
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Forum: General Cast Iron
03-15-2021, 10:43 AM
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Any Reason?
I was just wondering why Wapaks always have a defect, which I like.....but were they a small operation, or just due to using used molds? I was just looking for any input....thanks!!
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Forum: Show & Tell
03-14-2021, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 6
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Re: Lodge SQSK 8
I have a Lodge SQ8 square grill pan, but its a fairly newer one, which I dont think youre talking about tho.
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Forum: General Cast Iron
03-13-2021, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Lodge?
Looks like its a kind of rough casting......maybe a knock off?
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Forum: General Cast Iron
03-09-2021, 10:54 AM
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Re: Martin Camp Oven
I really like the older DOs that are on the big side. I have a semi big family and friends, so I like big skillets, ect......this one is nice!
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Forum: New Collector's Corner
03-04-2021, 12:41 PM
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