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prariehawk Posted - Jan 20 2018 : 11:14:06 AM
I have a very rusted Dutch oven that is at least fifty years old. Read an article in MJF on how to restore it, so I got a wire brush that attaches to a drill and I am going to restore it and sell it. Love Mary Janes's articles--they are so helpful.

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Tumbleweed Posted - Feb 03 2018 : 9:05:44 PM
Yeah I have this really good book I bought not that long ago. It had a fantastic recipe for restoring cast iron. :)

P.s. Hubby still wipes oil in his skillet and heats it in the oven.

My skillets shine like glass with just a little more effort.

TW

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MaryJane Posted - Feb 01 2018 : 05:43:12 AM
Awesome job, Nancy. They turned out great. (I spied that jar of coconut oil:)

MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
Lavender Rose Posted - Jan 31 2018 : 6:41:16 PM
I have always loved cast iron. Its about all I use except for a small set of stainless steel pots. Saw scone pans in a couple of stores for $30. Didn't want to spend the money and then my aunt gave me hers not knowing I wanted one. That was a nice surprise. It needs a lot of cleaning up. Wire brush here I come.

You did a fantastic job restoring yours!

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prariehawk Posted - Jan 24 2018 : 10:06:53 AM
I found out the Dutch oven is from the 1920's and belonged to my dad's parents. It is worth much more than I thought. Maybe I will keep it once I get it restored--will be great for glamping.
Cindy

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levisgrammy Posted - Jan 23 2018 : 08:37:59 AM
Wow, that seems like a lot of work. I bought a pan at a yard sale that was a mess. I used one of those silver scrubbies and it cleaned the rust off well then I just seasoned it and now it is everyone's favorite pan to use. lol.

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Tumbleweed Posted - Jan 21 2018 : 2:47:46 PM
Hi Cindy,
I am a bit ashamed I let my pan get so bad but it looks great now.

TW

The best way to avoid housework is to live outside! Sandra Blacksmith

The fun begins where the sidewalk ends. Shel Silverstein
prariehawk Posted - Jan 21 2018 : 11:17:55 AM
Nancy--you did a great job! Hope mine turns out that good!
Cindy

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Tumbleweed Posted - Jan 21 2018 : 07:28:40 AM
Hi Debbie, I think it is called a scone pan or skillet. I use it for cornbread. Maybe it is also called a cornbread skillet.

TW

The best way to avoid housework is to live outside! Sandra Blacksmith

The fun begins where the sidewalk ends. Shel Silverstein
OneRedZinnia Posted - Jan 20 2018 : 10:21:45 PM
I love all my cast iron! I use mine all the time!

Nancy, I like the divided skillet you have! I haven't seen one like that before!

~ Deb ~
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Tumbleweed Posted - Jan 20 2018 : 7:37:29 PM


Hi Cindy
This was my project at restoring cast iron. It was a little time consuming but the results was worth it.


TW

The best way to avoid housework is to live outside! Sandra Blacksmith

The fun begins where the sidewalk ends. Shel Silverstein

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