willland Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Ever since I bought my first cast iron skillet(Lodge no. 8) for Christmas two years ago, I can't seem to put it down. I visited my 89 years old mom in Macon this past weekend and she gave me two of her old skillets, a no. 8 Griswold and a no. 5 no name. I attached a couple of photos to see if anyone could tell me the brand and or vintage. I bought two other ones from a lady on Macon's craigslist, a no. 3 Wagner Ware and a no. 5 no name but pretty sure it is a BSR made after 1960. Full restoration today on my day off. Any help would be great. Bill 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windashine Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 … o O (if this is any help...) I'd just call that a Wappler Hammer, and hang it on a nail in the garage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Just looked at my two. The smaller has a "5 E" and the larger one can't be deciphered due to wear/buildup. I don't use soap to wash, just wipe out with paper towel, rinse with water, dry, and then oil. They were my mother's for many years and now I use them fairly often. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete H Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Can't help you identify it, but 80% of what I do is done with cast. I probably have about 12 different pieces and have never found anything I like to cook with better. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 They are the best. Even heat distribution. I have three I use regularly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillyBob Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 I'm no help IDing. Same boat I'm in. Some of my cast is a couple generation old. I have stuff that was my great-grandmother's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 I've got several from my Mom and love them. For anyone wanting to jump into the cast iron boat, the new Lodge products are pretty damn good, and pre-seasoned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share Posted May 13, 2019 1 hour ago, windashine said: … o O (if this is any help...) I'd just call that a Wappler Hammer, and hang it on a nail in the garage... Thanks for the "help", but why is that? The vintage skillets are great to cook with, unless severely warped, and some, if not most pre 1960 are highly collectible and some even after that. Bill 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oicu812 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 6 minutes ago, willland said: Thanks for the "help", but why is that? The vintage skillets are great to cook with, unless severely warped, and some, if not most pre 1960 are highly collectible and some even after that. Bill I think he was being funny. Don't ever wash any cast iron cookware with dish soap, or any chemicals. @willland What do you mean, exactly, when you say you're going to "restore" them? It's taken decades to achieve that patina! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share Posted May 13, 2019 18 minutes ago, Oicu812 said: I think he was being funny. Don't ever wash any cast iron cookware with dish soap, or any chemicals. @willland What do you mean, exactly, when you say you're going to "restore" them? It's taken decades to achieve that patina! Well, some of the "patina" and seasoning is full of crud and flaking. I will use the self cleaning oven method on low for two hours and after cooling, most of the crud will wash right off with rinsing with warm water. Then scour the entire pan with 00 steel wool and ivory soap to remove any of the remaining old seasoning. I will dry then bone dry and then start the new seasoning process with Crisco. I learned all this from this guy and it is a great method to restore vintage cast iron pans and to create an even patina and seasoning. http://theculinaryfanatic.com/cast-iron-restoration-maintenance/restoration-maintenance-videos/ Bill 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiva Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Though long, a lot of info in this vid. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share Posted May 13, 2019 I really like this guy. Very pleasant demeanor and very informative. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Yes sometimes can need re season, then just a wipe with a clean dishcloth preferred . Always took me awhile to learn. Generally allow iron to get hottish anyway before oil/shortening so not a concern. In the oven or on top, cornbread, pone, fry, stir fry, meatloaf and versatile for home and of course... camping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 3 hours ago, willland said: Ever since I bought my first cast iron skillet(Lodge no. 8) for Christmas two years ago, I can't seem to put it down.... Wow, your strong! Seriously, nobody likes to eat rust so a little refurb sounds like a good idea. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share Posted May 13, 2019 Jeff, the guy in the video likes to completely strip new Lodge skillets and apply his own seasoning. I get that because Lodge pans, though pre-seasoned from factory, have a rough sort of powder coating-like finish that though is very durable, does not have that smooth antique patina of the old cast iron. I like my Lodge skillet the way it is and it has gotten even more "no stick" over time with continued use. http://theculinaryfanatic.com/cast-iron-restoration-maintenance/restoration-maintenance-videos/ Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete H Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 If you have a gas grill that will get up to 600 plus, you can prep the cast outside instead of doing it in your oven. Personally, that's how I've done it and works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 2 hours ago, Oicu812 said: Don't ever wash any cast iron cookware with dish soap, or any chemicals. Wash mine EVERY time I use it. Different strokes for different folks. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Just now, babadono said: Wash mine EVERY time I use it. Different strokes for different folks. Ewww. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share Posted May 13, 2019 12 minutes ago, babadono said: Wash mine EVERY time I use it. Different strokes for different folks. I rinse with warm water and scour with chain mail scrubber if needed. Dry thoroughly and a little vegetable oil applied and wiped dry not not wet and sticky. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 46 minutes ago, babadono said: Wash mine EVERY time I use it. Different strokes for different folks. TMI Eric. What you do in the privacy of your home is up to you I guess. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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