Forum: New Collector's Corner
02-26-2018, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,871
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Forum: New Collector's Corner
07-31-2017, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,582
Re: Should I Be Worried About Lead?
When I buy a piece of cast iron, I never know the history. So I clean them to bare metal and season them and cease to worry about them.
There are people who go to tire dealerships and take home 5...
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Forum: Cast Iron Cleaning and Seasoning
05-20-2017, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,157
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Forum: Show & Tell
04-01-2017, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,077
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Forum: Show & Tell
03-30-2017, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,932
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Forum: General Cast Iron
03-18-2017, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,501
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Forum: Show & Tell
03-18-2017, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,648
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Forum: Cooking In Cast Iron
03-15-2017, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 12,991
Re: Bacon & Eggs
While I have cooked eggs in my CI skillet after cooking the bacon, I prefer to use two pans. I use a bacon press because I like my bacon evenly cooked. When I pull the press off the bacon, I hold...
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Forum: General Cast Iron
03-07-2017, 12:58 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,349
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Forum: Cast Iron Cleaning and Seasoning
03-07-2017, 12:55 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,967
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Forum: Cast Iron Cleaning and Seasoning
03-06-2017, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,822
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Forum: Cast Iron Cleaning and Seasoning
03-04-2017, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,077
Re: E-Tank and Lye Tank evaporation
Well I added 10 to 15 gallons to both the E-tank any lye tank yesterday afternoon. I must admit it was pretty disgusting. The E-tank clouded up instantly, but I knew it would all settle by morning....
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Forum: General Cast Iron
03-01-2017, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,768
Re: Wood Burning Stoves
I guess I'll have to take a trip that way soon. Who knows what other places one might find on the way!
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Forum: General Cast Iron
03-01-2017, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,768
Re: Wood Burning Stoves
Wish I could find a place like that! Even if I didn't buy anything, it would be a great way to spend the day.
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Forum: Cast Iron Cleaning and Seasoning
02-28-2017, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,077
E-Tank and Lye Tank evaporation
How do you handle evaporation in your e-tank and lye tank? Is it just water that evaporates, or do you need to add sodium carbonate or lye when you add more water to the tanks?
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Forum: Cast Iron Cleaning and Seasoning
02-27-2017, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,629
Re: How soon after de-rusting to season
If you don’t think the paper towels will get all the moisture off your skillet, put it on your stove over medium heat for a minute or so and then apply the oil. This will keep the cast iron from...
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Forum: Cooking In Cast Iron
02-26-2017, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,884
Re: Sous Vide Steaks
Never heard of the 'sous vide method'. It does look interesting after reading more about it. The best part about yours is it is finished in your CI skillet. Because I love a good sear on my...
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Forum: General Cast Iron
02-26-2017, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 116
Views: 61,931
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Forum: Show & Tell
02-26-2017, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,916
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Forum: Cast Iron Cleaning and Seasoning
02-22-2017, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,822
Re: Cleaning enamel
You might want to try one of the 'Magic Cleaning Erasers'. I bought a pack of generic ones and used it on a white enameled skillet I have and it did a better job of cleaning the bottom of the...
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Forum: Show & Tell
02-15-2017, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,541
Re: Hidden crack
Cracks can propagate in most materials even if you don’t use them. They can propagate even faster in use. If you like the griddle and want to use it, what will you lose? I say use it. If what you...
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Forum: Show & Tell
02-15-2017, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,541
Re: Hidden crack
With enough use and seasoning, the griddle can still be a good user.
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Forum: New Collector's Corner
02-15-2017, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,223
Re: Prices
Nothing wrong with being frugal while searching for cast iron. Sometimes I find great buys at local thrift stores. Other times the same thrift stores have current Lodge skillets and ask for more...
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Forum: General Cast Iron
02-15-2017, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,354
Re: Do Not Do
We always have to remember that used cast iron skillets may have been used for other purposes than what we might use them for.
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Forum: Show & Tell
02-13-2017, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,249
Re: Good Trade ???
I would rather have both of them! You got what you wanted, he got what he wanted. Sounds like a good deal for both of you.
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