I have one piece of cast iron. A 12" Lodge skillet that I bought new in 2017. I use it nearly every day, and it has become one of my most beloved possessions. I can't consider myself a collector, seeing as I only have one piece. However, I am certainly a cast iron enthusiast. I don't know if I'll ever buy another skillet, because I feel unfaithful when I use anything other than "my Lodge". I look forward to cooking with, and enjoying it for decades to come.
I recently purchased Lodge Camp Style Dutch Ovens in size #'s 8, 10, 12 & 14. Using a camp cook table with appropriate amount of charcoal briquettes under Dutch Ovens & on top of lids, I successfully cooked & baked roasted chicken, peach cobbler, & two dutch ovens of homemade wheat bread. Excellent Lodge products to own. It's also important to learn how to cook in alternative ways in case of emergency when electric, & NG or propane gas is not available.
My son's fiance's father worked for Carrier and did a big HVAC install/upgrade at the lodge factory and they gave him one of the combo units with a big chicken frier on the bottom and a pan on top that could serve as a lid or as a cooking pan.......he passed it on to my son's fiance so they could start furnishing their kitchen. .
They make awesome pieces for baking rustic bread loaves too, use the chicken fryer as a lid and the skillet "top" as the bottom. I have 2 sets for myself just for bread lol
Thanks to what I learned in the chat last night, I looked up the MacDonald touch oven. There are pictures of it on Google. And from the shape of the lid, it certainly is suggests the MacDonald Dutch oven was made during Lodge's earliest days, likely around the same time as their arc logo days. That would mean anywhere between 1910 and the 1920s. For the record, Jamie is doing much better this morning, and she says so herself. She did have a fever last night, but it broke and she is fine today.
My favorite lodge product is probably my square grill pan. It's a modern pan with rough surface. I love using it to get grill lines on sandwiches, and french toast, and Fried bologna doesn't dome up because it can't trap steam.
CIC, Being a BSR/Lodge person, I've really enjoyed the last 2 chats. However, BEST news is that Jamie is feeling better today. Her fever had us regular watchers worried last night. Hope and praying for a speedy and complete recovery for BOTH of y'all. See you next week.....Papaw Dan
S. Pittsburg is directly WEST from Chattanooga, TN about 20-30 miles........I believe it may be on the Tennessee River after it goes 50+ miles down into Alabama before turning back north?
I saw a wok at the S. Pittsburg, TN lodge store "seconds" shelf......I think it was about 45-50 bucks......and they only had one........wish I had bought it now.
I remember the hibachi from when I was a kid in the '70s, they were popular choice in apartments. I never really thought of them as being associated with cast iron skillets, only makes sense though.
Thank you for taking the time to teach us while you are layed up. Can you hang cast iron in a garage while not in use - I have run out of cabinet space and wife’s patience? I bring it in and rinse off before use?
I keep a lot of my cast iron hanging on my garage wall. I’m in FL and since it’s quite humid, I give them a very light coat of pure mineral oil to prevent rust. Helps with storage problems inside the house tremendously!
I believe you will eventually reach the status of expert when it comes to cast iron. I have been learning some but don't come close to having your vast knowledge. I did help an Ebay seller more than double his profit, he had a skillet 5i made by Favorite. I had him look it up, suggested he change the description and change it from buy it now for $19.99 to auction, it sold for $46.00.
Hello sir! Thank you for all of your great information on cast iron!! Is so helpful! I have a one notch pan that I’m not sure about as it doesn’t fit into any criteria I’ve heard you say. No number anywhere. Only an uppercase, raised M on the back 6 o’ clock position. Because it doesn’t have a number, I’m confuse. Thanks!
Do you know what a three notch with only a size number with an indent in it is. It seems like the 40s or 50s it just doesn’t have a molders mark or blob
Thanks for video! I have a question I can't seem to find the answer to, maybe you can help. I'm wondering what years Lodge used the "BM" mark and what the "BM" stands for? I've recently seen a few of them, and with those being my initials, I wanted to find out all I could about the pieces. THANKS!
if you think lodge is inferior because it's not as smooth as the "good" ones, you my friend are a cast iron snob. Though my Lodge is not "smooth", it is non stick. I can flip an egg with it. Btw, I have a Field, Lodge, and Wagner. I love all three.
Chaos, The picture that you used for the video of the 14. I have one and would like to know if you have any information on it? Like all you know please! Thank you!
Some collectorrs and antique vendors have suggested that this (U.S.) was made for the minitary, or (for some reason) for the U.S. Forestry Service. However, Lodge representatives have said that was not the case. For a few years I thought this was a 1950sot-1960s Lodge, based on the SK markings. However, several Lodge "experts" (i.e. cast iron collectors with encyclopedic knowledge of obscure vintage cast iron) have said this is actually from thje 1960s, and may be one of the first examples of Lodge putting a Made In USA mark on its pans.
That's a Lodge three-notch #14 sized skillet. For a long time I thought it was from the 1940s to 1950s because it didn't have an SK (skillet) mark on it. I've been informed by Lodge collectors that this is likely from the 1960s, possibly one of Lodge's first examples of putting a Made In USA mark on one of their pans. There have been rumors that this pan was used by the US military, and it's even seen in eBay listings for this pan; but Lodge says no, they did not produce any special pans for the military.
These history ones are fun to listen to
Those Lodge woks are the greatest idea they ever made. I use mine all the time. And they are the easiest to season. I just make popcorn!
I have one piece of cast iron. A 12" Lodge skillet that I bought new in 2017. I use it nearly every day, and it has become one of my most beloved possessions. I can't consider myself a collector, seeing as I only have one piece. However, I am certainly a cast iron enthusiast. I don't know if I'll ever buy another skillet, because I feel unfaithful when I use anything other than "my Lodge". I look forward to cooking with, and enjoying it for decades to come.
I couldn't have worded it any better! !!
I got an old #12 skillet, thats the biggest one I have. I use the newer #10 just about every day.
I recently purchased Lodge Camp Style Dutch Ovens in size #'s 8, 10, 12 & 14. Using a camp cook table with appropriate amount of charcoal briquettes under Dutch Ovens & on top of lids, I successfully cooked & baked roasted chicken, peach cobbler, & two dutch ovens of homemade wheat bread.
Excellent Lodge products to own. It's also important to learn how to cook in alternative ways in case of emergency when electric, & NG or propane gas is not available.
I quite enjoyed listening to your vast knowledge of cast iron. Honestly, I learn something new from every one of your videos. Thank you for sharing!
I have a beautiful 3 notch lodge that has been handed down through my family. I love it.
I just love lodge!!!!!!!
My son's fiance's father worked for Carrier and did a big HVAC install/upgrade at the lodge factory and they gave him one of the combo units with a big chicken frier on the bottom and a pan on top that could serve as a lid or as a cooking pan.......he passed it on to my son's fiance so they could start furnishing their kitchen. .
They make awesome pieces for baking rustic bread loaves too, use the chicken fryer as a lid and the skillet "top" as the bottom. I have 2 sets for myself just for bread lol
Would love a couple more history videos, I really enjoy them, especially when you are able to dig up some pictures for references.
Loved every bit of this show, and thank you.
Thanks to what I learned in the chat last night, I looked up the MacDonald touch oven. There are pictures of it on Google. And from the shape of the lid, it certainly is suggests the MacDonald Dutch oven was made during Lodge's earliest days, likely around the same time as their arc logo days. That would mean anywhere between 1910 and the 1920s.
For the record, Jamie is doing much better this morning, and she says so herself. She did have a fever last night, but it broke and she is fine today.
My favorite lodge product is probably my square grill pan. It's a modern pan with rough surface. I love using it to get grill lines on sandwiches, and french toast, and Fried bologna doesn't dome up because it can't trap steam.
I've a old three notch lodge #8 and it's been good to me. Been in my family a while
Picked up one today in good shape for $18 at an antique shop
Passed on an unmarked Wagner for the same price
This has been a very educational video. Thank you very much.
CIC, Being a BSR/Lodge person, I've really enjoyed the last 2 chats. However, BEST news is that Jamie is feeling better today. Her fever had us regular watchers worried last night. Hope and praying for a speedy and complete recovery for BOTH of y'all. See you next week.....Papaw Dan
Thank you for your kind words.
Great information. Thank you for sharing your knowledge 😊
Thank you. Great info.
HOLY Crp! The arm ! hope its healing fast and pain-free. Great video.
Picked up a few lodge pans recently. A wolf wildlife series, a griddle both from Walmart. Also got a perch cornbread pan still has tags.
Wonderful video.
I have an old Lodge #10 dutch oven with tag still on it.
Cool all yours cast iron cookware.
Thank you for calling foul on that silly sanding bit/myth!!!!
I’ve got a 7” black lock and a 10.25 wildlife series seasoning up now!
This is the second time I watched this thru!!! And likely not the last! Could we see a lodge part 2?!!!!!
S. Pittsburg is directly WEST from Chattanooga, TN about 20-30 miles........I believe it may be on the Tennessee River after it goes 50+ miles down into Alabama before turning back north?
I saw a wok at the S. Pittsburg, TN lodge store "seconds" shelf......I think it was about 45-50 bucks......and they only had one........wish I had bought it now.
I just got a no notch lodge #5 the other day at a antique store its in the lye tank now im excited to seson it and use it in the next few days
Awesome!
Hope both Jamie and you are "still on the mend" and have a good weekend....Papaw Dan
I remember the hibachi from when I was a kid in the '70s, they were popular choice in apartments. I never really thought of them as being associated with cast iron skillets, only makes sense though.
Thank you for taking the time to teach us while you are layed up. Can you hang cast iron in a garage while not in use - I have run out of cabinet space and wife’s patience? I bring it in and rinse off before use?
I have my users in garage on wall- I just bring the ones I need inside a couple hours earlier to warm up!
I keep a lot of my cast iron hanging on my garage wall. I’m in FL and since it’s quite humid, I give them a very light coat of pure mineral oil to prevent rust. Helps with storage problems inside the house tremendously!
Lodge made a kick-off grill
I believe you will eventually reach the status of expert when it comes to cast iron. I have been learning some but don't come close to having your vast knowledge. I did help an Ebay seller more than double his profit, he had a skillet 5i made by Favorite. I had him look it up, suggested he change the description and change it from buy it now for $19.99 to auction, it sold for $46.00.
So sad I missed this Live Cast 😔
awesome !
Hello sir! Thank you for all of your great information on cast iron!! Is so helpful! I have a one notch pan that I’m not sure about as it doesn’t fit into any criteria I’ve heard you say. No number anywhere. Only an uppercase, raised M on the back 6 o’ clock position. Because it doesn’t have a number, I’m confuse. Thanks!
Lodge made "single notch" pans with the notch ih the 12 o'clock position, from the 1910s through the 1920s. Some of them did not have size numbers.
How are all of your cast iron so clean vs actively using them the seasoning builds up
You don't have to hold your mic, can hear you fine when you set it down
Do you know what a three notch with only a size number with an indent in it is. It seems like the 40s or 50s it just doesn’t have a molders mark or blob
Huggy Bear knows what's up....
Thanks for video! I have a question I can't seem to find the answer to, maybe you can help. I'm wondering what years Lodge used the "BM" mark and what the "BM" stands for? I've recently seen a few of them, and with those being my initials, I wanted to find out all I could about the pieces. THANKS!
Curiously, the various listings of Lodge markings do't include BM. Is this a Lodge?
if you think lodge is inferior because it's not as smooth as the "good" ones, you my friend are a cast iron snob. Though my Lodge is not "smooth", it is non stick. I can flip an egg with it. Btw, I have a Field, Lodge, and Wagner. I love all three.
Picked up a 1 notch lodge with arch logo and raised size in the handle for $40 worth it?
It's real close to Alabama
I’d say field, stargazer and others are better quality imo.
I just got a Lodge Arch no notch raised 9
Congratulations!
So Walter White is alive and well.
Chaos, The picture that you used for the video of the 14. I have one and would like to know if you have any information on it? Like all you know please! Thank you!
I also have a #14 with the (u.s.) on it
I have a 3 nitch Lodge 14 inch skillet that has a (L) 14 sk (U.S) marking on the back can you tell me about this skillet? Thanks lover you channel.
Some collectorrs and antique vendors have suggested that this (U.S.) was made for the minitary, or (for some reason) for the U.S. Forestry Service. However, Lodge representatives have said that was not the case. For a few years I thought this was a 1950sot-1960s Lodge, based on the SK markings. However, several Lodge "experts" (i.e. cast iron collectors with encyclopedic knowledge of obscure vintage cast iron) have said this is actually from thje 1960s, and may be one of the first examples of Lodge putting a Made In USA mark on its pans.
I have a lodge 12 single notch what's the value
I have a sportsmsn fryer with grill lid r they valueable
Considering Lodge stopped making the Sportsman Fryer around 2002, or more than 20 years ago, they are going for a pretty decent price on eBay.
I have 4o bar skillets and pots lots of red mt I would like to sell
Where are you located sir?
Western nc
Sorry I'm way up in northern NH....
What skillet is in your thumbnail???? I have this exact skillet.
That's a Lodge three-notch #14 sized skillet. For a long time I thought it was from the 1940s to 1950s because it didn't have an SK (skillet) mark on it. I've been informed by Lodge collectors that this is likely from the 1960s, possibly one of Lodge's first examples of putting a Made In USA mark on one of their pans. There have been rumors that this pan was used by the US military, and it's even seen in eBay listings for this pan; but Lodge says no, they did not produce any special pans for the military.
@@castironchaos wow thanks! Mine doesn’t say “made in USA” mine just has “U.S.” inside a circle
Depleted Uranium Funny.
I had a hard time staying with you that was good info but annoying with all the interruptions. All that aside I hope she feels better
?? Pants getting tight ?
Does he have Tourette’s
An hour and a half video is a “brief” history. I wonder what you consider a detailed history. 🤣
Well, there's 125 years of history to go through!
@@castironchaos - I walked right into that one.
@@neodynamite xD
A brief history? I was really interested until I noticed it was an hour and a half long. Sheesh! No thanks.
For a company celebrating its 125th anniversary, that is a brief history. :P