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I am truly jealous!
Dang dude, sweet finds, and it looks like very sweet prices.
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Cast iron porn! Thanks for sharing. Great prices.
Wow. 4 great pans for under $20. 
Are cast iron cookware good "forever"?
How do you guys go about seasoning/treating your cast iron after you've cleaned them up? I just got 2 nice pans from an estate sale (Wagner #6 & griswold small circle #8 - $20 total 
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I'm good at getting them clean, but after that, it's not too clear to me. I did an okay job with the Wagner #10 I got about a year ago, but I think I could have done better
Also - Is that mirror finish a true seasoning you will cook on or display only? I'm looking to use mine.
).I'm good at getting them clean, but after that, it's not too clear to me. I did an okay job with the Wagner #10 I got about a year ago, but I think I could have done better
Also - Is that mirror finish a true seasoning you will cook on or display only? I'm looking to use mine.
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The shine was made by a fresh coat of lard, it's not normal for it to be like that. Lots of good info with this link.
http://www.castironcollector.com/trademarks.php
http://www.castironcollector.com/trademarks.php
It is good for forever+. Unless it rusts to a powder, a cast iron pan can be used for infinity. Just keep it seasoned/oiled and in a dry location and you're good to go.
What did you use to clean those? scotch brite? steel wool?
I've never been able to get that black-mirror like finish on a cast-iron pan, much less maintain it. Mine always wind up looking a dirty, splotchy brown. I seem to get the worst results when I cook with butter, but the same thing happens with olive oil and canola oil.
And the heating source doesn't matter, I get the same results whether cooking with gas, electric or induction.
Even after a deep cleaning, the brown splotches return. I will usually keep a pan for about 5 years, then go buy a new one.
And the heating source doesn't matter, I get the same results whether cooking with gas, electric or induction.
Even after a deep cleaning, the brown splotches return. I will usually keep a pan for about 5 years, then go buy a new one.
Interesting... I would be curious to see some pictures of the splotches. I've never heard of a cast iron pan needing replaced after 5 years. Mine just started breaking it at that point.
Lye bath or electrolysis are the best two methods I'm aware of. I'm partial 2 to the electrical method along with a little patience
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Those were cleaned with a lye bath. Just today I set up my first electrolyses, got an old old Lodge in there right now.
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