It's a shame the pot was cracked, but on the plus side between the pot and the Asian pan you ended up a couple of lids out of the deal. Mystery pans are the most fun, too cruddy to tell what they are when you buy them, get them home, clean them up.....and you still don't know who made them. :)
My mother in law gave me the #7 BSR Century series skillet that she used to feed her outside dogs in when my husband was growing up. It is pitted, unsurprisingly, but cooks just fine.
Your experience with cast iron hunting makes me want to go into “the wiled” and find my own treasures. I would love to see some of these skillets that you found cleaned and seasoned. That is part of the fun of cast iron collecting.
Steven!!!!!!!!!! Bummer on the FBP! i was SUPER EXCITED for You with that one as that is the next piece on my list, though i would prefer a "WAGNER". i recently happened upon a Wagner Ware pan during a house decom; stripped it, seasoned it with 4 applications of FlaxSeed oil; fired it up and discovered a hairline crack on the inside what weeped a 2" line before frying up some beans. Honestly.... it made me stomp. Maybe i will just give it to my Sis for a shallowfry skillet? Thanks for the upload. Yehovah Bless You and Your LovedOnes!
Found a Wagner flat bottom pot and lid laying on a rock in the woods as I was hunting inner pot look as fine outer is rusty no cracks or bubble so sanded a little whith steel brush and soaking in vinegar bathmight end replacing the wire handle as it was upside down
Wow, a guy just brought me a pot exactly like the one in the video, minus the bail and the crack. I didn't know what it was, but now I do. Gave him 10 bucks for it and 3 oval griddles, 2 are Lodge and one has some kind of logo on the cooking surface that says "Grill Master" I think. Not a bad deal, I guess.All are very rusty, but don't appear to be pitted.
That is awesome! I finally got a flat bottom pot Red Mountain series. Mine is a little rusty as well but it will clean up nicely I Believe. I talked to the guy at the shop where I bought the piece that was cracked and he gave me a complete refund. He said he did not notice that it was cracked or he would have labeled it so. Something I love about the cast iron group of people. Most of the time they are honest and down-to-earth.
The flat bottom BSR could still be a user, I have what we call a wash pot (cauldron) 8 gallon English style with lip at the top that has been past down through the family (started with my great-great grandfather). It has a crack from the top downward about half way, and it does not leak. I use it to make soap, cook Brunswick stew, heat water, deep fry or boil dirty clothes. Never seen any evidence of leaking.
I had a cracked chicken fryer for many years and never had a problem. eventually passed it to someone to use as a camping piece. If it is forgotten in the woods, not so big of a loss.
Oh, those sideburns on that BSR pot! And it's a Red Mountain! I would've probably missed that crack too because I have terrible eyesight. So disappointing. But don't you think you recouped your loss with some of the pieces in that $30 lot? "Secret agent pan" (groan) Merry Christmas to you and your family, Steve! And good luck with your website! Looking forward to it! And thank you for the scripture 🙏😇
Iron can be welded, It is difficult and has to be done after the crack is drilled and the item must be heated to prevent heat shock. But I was taught its possible. I don't know if it can be done cost effectively.
I feel for ya on that pot with the crack.about a month ago I picked up a BSR #7 and just being short on time and feeling rushed that day I forgot to check it for flatness and I just restored it a few days ago and sure enough it's a spinner but however it will still be a good user on my gas range but I was ticked at myself for not taking the time to look closer at it.
Thanks for sharing. I like the rusted single notch. I know a young lady (16 or 17y/o) interested in learning how to cook in cast. Her parents are LodgeLovers. I'd take it unfinished to teach her how. Stay posted with that one please.
@@w.f.4287 my battery charger is down so my electrolysis tank is not working. I have them in the lye tank but in this cold weather it's taking a little bit of time. I did however expedite the little square Birmingham Stove and Range skillet. I used it on the how to use the seasoning stick video. I did take a look at the others and did not see a Griswold logo like I was hoping. The one may still be an unmarked Griswold though. I will try to put them together once they're finished in do a quick video.
OMGosh! I can totally relate. That happened to me this summer when I bought a #9 antique bean pot with a big hairy crack about 4 inches long! I paid about $35. Very disappointing but my mistake. Anyway interesting finds!
@@castIroncookware there are much worse things We could be involved with, really.... Still.... Cracks Me up! Thank You for sharing scripture in the uploads; i really enjoy that part. i try and predict which verse it's gonna be.
@@meancuisine8 I hardly know myself. I just follow my heart and use the one God puts there. Hopefully not to repeat one but if that happens then it must be for a reason.
i don't mind cracks, they still cook fine. although if you deep fry in that you'll have to make sure it does leak too bad. a little seepage is ok but you don't want to cause a grease fire. and cooking over a campfire it won't matter. i would ask the guy for $45 back though...
What a beautiful trivet 1492 I would love to have that one if you decide to sell it. I recently acquired a 9 1038 and 1039 Griswold Iron Mountain series that I am going to clean and season I cannot find another one any where the only thing I found was one sold in October 2014 with a crack in the lid for $325.00. I can find the 8's all day but not a 9. I just ordered buzzy to do my cast iron.
I believe I spotted the tell-tale Griswold circle on both of your "possible" pans. I kept playing the video/pause and it kind of looked like it...both large logo. Curious to find out so let us know!
I love your videos and have learned so much about cast iron pans. My question is - do you need to preheat a cast iron frying pan before adding cooking oil in it? I have seen some home cooks do this. But I have never done this. Please advise. Thanks!
I like to preheat my pans at low heat to insure even heating before I crank up the heat. I do this to avoid potentially damaging the cast iron. Pans that are super heated on the bottom before the entire pan heats up can warp and become wobbly. This becomes even more important on larger pans. I hope this answers your question.
If you found a really gummy/cruddy piece that would have to be stripped in order to find a crack would it be better to just pass on it? I think I would bring it to the attention of the seller that all the crud could be concealing a crack, maybe get it cheaper.
Bringing a flaw to the attention of the owner is always helpful. Occasionally the seller does not realize it. Of course when it comes to haggling, using any tool in the Box is always helpful. Being courteous about it goes a long way as well.
What is an inspection mark? I have a BSR that looks like a slotted screw embedded at the base of the handle on the bottom side. Thought it was a mark when I bought it but when cleaned up I thought it was a screw that fell in during the casting process.
When they had a mold with an issue and were not sure which one or is they wanted to check a particular mold for quality. They would place a screw in the mold and inspect the pieces that came from it. They could pinpoint a suspect mold by the process of elimination.
@@castIroncookware Was watching a fellow smelting lead in one on youtube the other day and was wondering how you could tell if you came across one that had been used for that..
@@nunyabizness199 if I have suspicions about a piece, I will test it for lead. The usual suspicions are discoloration that resembles lead and metal contamination that does not contain rust. You can get a lead test kit at a local paint store or some hardware stores. Of course if you run across a piece that you feel really suspicious about then pass it up.
There are some people out there who can successfully weld cast iron. It will no longer have collectible value but that was the case when the crack occurred. They can still be awesome users though.
The three legged one was for a flat iron that heated on the stove to iron your clothes
Thank you. It never crossed my mind that it would be used for a sad iron.
It's a shame the pot was cracked, but on the plus side between the pot and the Asian pan you ended up a couple of lids out of the deal. Mystery pans are the most fun, too cruddy to tell what they are when you buy them, get them home, clean them up.....and you still don't know who made them. :)
It is a lot of fun. Like solving a riddle and yes sometimes unsolvable.
Great finds and, as always, awesome knowledge. Thank you for getting my addiction to cast iron rolling!
Beautiful trivets collection ... Thank you for sharing ..
You're welcome, I love to share and thank you for watching.
My mother in law gave me the #7 BSR Century series skillet that she used to feed her outside dogs in when my husband was growing up. It is pitted, unsurprisingly, but cooks just fine.
You can't hardly say that about other types of cast iron. This stuff can really whether this stress of time and go right back into service.
Your experience with cast iron hunting makes me want to go into “the wiled” and find my own treasures. I would love to see some of these skillets that you found cleaned and seasoned. That is part of the fun of cast iron collecting.
Steven!!!!!!!!!!
Bummer on the FBP!
i was SUPER EXCITED for You with that one as that is the next piece on my list, though i would prefer a "WAGNER".
i recently happened upon a Wagner Ware pan during a house decom; stripped it, seasoned it with 4 applications of FlaxSeed oil; fired it up and discovered a hairline crack on the inside what weeped a 2" line before frying up some beans.
Honestly.... it made me stomp.
Maybe i will just give it to my Sis for a shallowfry skillet?
Thanks for the upload.
Yehovah Bless You and Your LovedOnes!
All part of the experience of collecting. You're welcome and thank you for watching.
The best thing about having cast iron cookware for dog dishes is the cover for nighttime when you don't want to be feeding mice
Amen.
Found a Wagner flat bottom pot and lid laying on a rock in the woods as I was hunting inner pot look as fine outer is rusty no cracks or bubble so sanded a little whith steel brush and soaking in vinegar bathmight end replacing the wire handle as it was upside down
Enjoyed this video. A good deal. Disappointing about the BSR pan-it happens. Looking forward to seeing a video with these pans cleaned up.
Hopefully soon. I have a lot going on at the moment but I do see the light at the end of the tunnel. I'm hoping sunlight. lol
Wow, a guy just brought me a pot exactly like the one in the video, minus the bail and the crack. I didn't know what it was, but now I do. Gave him 10 bucks for it and 3 oval griddles, 2 are Lodge and one has some kind of logo on the cooking surface that says "Grill Master" I think. Not a bad deal, I guess.All are very rusty, but don't appear to be pitted.
That is awesome! I finally got a flat bottom pot Red Mountain series. Mine is a little rusty as well but it will clean up nicely I Believe. I talked to the guy at the shop where I bought the piece that was cracked and he gave me a complete refund. He said he did not notice that it was cracked or he would have labeled it so. Something I love about the cast iron group of people. Most of the time they are honest and down-to-earth.
The flat bottom BSR could still be a user, I have what we call a wash pot (cauldron) 8 gallon English style with lip at the top that has been past down through the family (started with my great-great grandfather). It has a crack from the top downward about half way, and it does not leak. I use it to make soap, cook Brunswick stew, heat water, deep fry or boil dirty clothes. Never seen any evidence of leaking.
I had a cracked chicken fryer for many years and never had a problem. eventually passed it to someone to use as a camping piece. If it is forgotten in the woods, not so big of a loss.
Oh, those sideburns on that BSR pot! And it's a Red Mountain! I would've probably missed that crack too because I have terrible eyesight. So disappointing. But don't you think you recouped your loss with some of the pieces in that $30 lot? "Secret agent pan" (groan) Merry Christmas to you and your family, Steve! And good luck with your website! Looking forward to it! And thank you for the scripture 🙏😇
All in all, a pretty good weekend. Merry Christmas to you and yours as well.
Another great vid, can't wait to see what might be under all the funk ..
I can't hardly wait to see them uncovered myself.
Carry a flashlight. Great idea. I have made the same mistake. I'm ready for your seasoning product. Love your channel keep it up.
I'v had an offer to help me with the website. hopefully I can open in about a week or so.
I’ll always carry a flashlight.
( I wouldn’t even get there without my spectacles.)
Iron can be welded, It is difficult and has to be done after the crack is drilled and the item must be heated to prevent heat shock. But I was taught its possible. I don't know if it can be done cost effectively.
I feel for ya on that pot with the crack.about a month ago I picked up a BSR #7 and just being short on time and feeling rushed that day I forgot to check it for flatness and I just restored it a few days ago and sure enough it's a spinner but however it will still be a good user on my gas range but I was ticked at myself for not taking the time to look closer at it.
I understand that completely.
Looking forward to trying your seasoning product. I'm down to a 1/4 crisbee puck. I'll need some more soon.
I've found when I get excited about a pan that I really want im prone to mistakes...guess that's part of it...still a bummer.
That's pretty much what happened. Too exited to look closer.
Thanks for sharing. I like the rusted single notch. I know a young lady (16 or 17y/o) interested in learning how to cook in cast. Her parents are LodgeLovers. I'd take it unfinished to teach her how. Stay posted with that one please.
It is great to see the next generations getting interested in cast iron.
@@castIroncookware Yep, her parents are helping her learn to cook. Keep me posted please.
I have a cast iron peice with what looks half moon shaped on the bottom kind looks heat ring but half moon.thanks Roger
Been there done that😕
I really like these finds videos, it is hope that I will be able to know what I am looking at when I see a piece! Thank you!
I still get stumped a lot but Searching for answers is half the fun.
That’s the fun in it! When you show something I found it feels great! Thank you!
@@savannahv1808 You're welcome
@@castIroncookware did you do a video to show how they cleaned up? I would love to see it
@@w.f.4287 my battery charger is down so my electrolysis tank is not working. I have them in the lye tank but in this cold weather it's taking a little bit of time. I did however expedite the little square Birmingham Stove and Range skillet. I used it on the how to use the seasoning stick video. I did take a look at the others and did not see a Griswold logo like I was hoping. The one may still be an unmarked Griswold though. I will try to put them together once they're finished in do a quick video.
On my phone I got a free app. It is a magnifying glass, with a flashlight.
I will be looking for that one to.
OMGosh! I can totally relate. That happened to me this summer when I bought a #9 antique bean pot with a big hairy crack about 4 inches long! I paid about $35. Very disappointing but my mistake. Anyway interesting finds!
Disappointing but that sort of thing happens from time to time.
CastIron addicts screening content on a late SaturdayNight!!!
LoL!!!
What a fantastic community!
@@meancuisine8 we've got it pretty bad don't we? lol
@@castIroncookware there are much worse things We could be involved with, really....
Still....
Cracks Me up!
Thank You for sharing scripture in the uploads; i really enjoy that part.
i try and predict which verse it's gonna be.
@@meancuisine8 I hardly know myself. I just follow my heart and use the one God puts there. Hopefully not to repeat one but if that happens then it must be for a reason.
i don't mind cracks, they still cook fine. although if you deep fry in that you'll have to make sure it does leak too bad. a little seepage is ok but you don't want to cause a grease fire. and cooking over a campfire it won't matter. i would ask the guy for $45 back though...
I am going to check and see if they have a return policy but if they do not, I'm not going to stress over it.
What a beautiful trivet 1492 I would love to have that one if you decide to sell it. I recently acquired a 9 1038 and 1039 Griswold Iron Mountain series that I am going to clean and season I cannot find another one any where the only thing I found was one sold in October 2014 with a crack in the lid for $325.00. I can find the 8's all day but not a 9. I just ordered buzzy to do my cast iron.
I have a #7 and a #8 and they are awesome. So far I have not ran across a #9.
I believe I spotted the tell-tale Griswold circle on both of your "possible" pans. I kept playing the video/pause and it kind of looked like it...both large logo. Curious to find out so let us know!
I put them in the lye tank and waiting on the reveal.
I love your videos and have learned so much about cast iron pans. My question is - do you need to preheat a cast iron frying pan before adding cooking oil in it? I have seen some home cooks do this. But I have never done this. Please advise. Thanks!
I like to preheat my pans at low heat to insure even heating before I crank up the heat. I do this to avoid potentially damaging the cast iron. Pans that are super heated on the bottom before the entire pan heats up can warp and become wobbly. This becomes even more important on larger pans. I hope this answers your question.
Will you do clean up reveals on the mystery pans?
Will the website include videos on identification and restoration?
I am planning on starting an ID database of pictures. I've got to get the basics down first though. I believe that it will grow.
If you found a really gummy/cruddy piece that would have to be stripped in order to find a crack would it be better to just pass on it? I think I would bring it to the attention of the seller that all the crud could be concealing a crack, maybe get it cheaper.
Bringing a flaw to the attention of the owner is always helpful. Occasionally the seller does not realize it. Of course when it comes to haggling, using any tool in the Box is always helpful. Being courteous about it goes a long way as well.
If possible I’d like to buy that owl from you and get it before Christmas for my Fiancé
I dropped it in the lye tank 2 days ago. I would take 10 for it plus 5 for shipping but it will not be seasoned.
What is an inspection mark? I have a BSR that looks like a slotted screw embedded at the base of the handle on the bottom side. Thought it was a mark when I bought it but when cleaned up I thought it was a screw that fell in during the casting process.
When they had a mold with an issue and were not sure which one or is they wanted to check a particular mold for quality. They would place a screw in the mold and inspect the pieces that came from it. They could pinpoint a suspect mold by the process of elimination.
Thanks - I thought I had a defective one.
So, what do you do with a cracked pan? I just uncovered a large crack in the bottom of a #6 Griswold I picked up recently.
I have had some users with no issues in the past but mostly I use them as place savers until I find its replacement.
Is the trivet with hearts an Iron Rest?
Maybe. I'm not sure.
Definitely an iron rest. I have a collection of them with the irons.
I am looking for a 10 frying pan
He said "a pan overview" as his camera pans his pans.
Haha!
I think you should take that one right back...
Question: If you find a CI piece that tests positive for lead contamination, is there any way to remove it or decontaminate the piece?
Once I pace is contaminated with lead, there is no way to remove it. Thankfully that doesn't happen very often.
@@castIroncookware Was watching a fellow smelting lead in one on youtube the other day and was wondering how you could tell if you came across one that had been used for that..
@@nunyabizness199 if I have suspicions about a piece, I will test it for lead. The usual suspicions are discoloration that resembles lead and metal contamination that does not contain rust. You can get a lead test kit at a local paint store or some hardware stores. Of course if you run across a piece that you feel really suspicious about then pass it up.
@@castIroncookware Thankyou ! I had no idea you could get those. 🙂
Where are you located and are your cast irons for sale
did someone buy the owl already?
I still have it.
Is there anyway to take care pitted cast iron.
Nothing really that you can do. Most will still season and perform great though.
can cracks be repaired
There are some people out there who can successfully weld cast iron. It will no longer have collectible value but that was the case when the crack occurred. They can still be awesome users though.
can it be welded?
Yes, But the value drops considerable on repaired pieces.
@@castIroncookware
Not as dramatic a drop off as with a cracked piece, I would imagine.