very cool project!
HMM did not know that. I don't think I'd want it to absorb any harsh chemicals or soap either, so just abrasives and elbow grease, then re-season? Try a google search, maybe some better info or u-tube video. was it rusted/pitted or just crud built up? a good layer of crud or patina can actually protect the metal. It has a cool shape to it.
Today I dealt with complete morons at work. I got home and felt the need to run a power tool to clear my mind. I got out my big corded drill and picked up a new wire wheel brush. I had it down to bare metal in about 10 minutes.
Gave it one last scrubbing with soap and water then a good wash down with vinegar. Now has it's first coat of oil applied and is in the oven baking.
My wife has also yelled at me non stop since then because she needs the oven, and whatever I am doing smells....
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Hey Iluv2hunt, just remembered something one of our friends told me about seasoning cast iron. He camps a lot, I mean it's unusual to see them folks at home, they have 2 different camping rigs and love being gone from home! Anyhow, he said that seasoning with olive oil will keep the piece of cast iron fresher when not in use. We had noticed a slight rancid odor when using a double dutch oven occasionally and would have to rewash it before use each time, where in or regular skillets we didn't have the problem. Reseasoned with olive oil eliminated the problem.
Also good to read that your friend is doing well1
Treefarmer
I will keep that in mind. I follow a cast iron page on facebook, and there are so many differing opinions on there it will boggle your mind. Some say this oil, some say that oil, this temp, that temp, use animal fats, never use animal fats....I just used veggie oil
I peeked at it in the oven, and it looks like a piece of cast iron should look. Can't wait to take it out
Still not sure what I am going to do with it. Got so much now I can't use it all. May stick some flowers in it!
