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@lazarosalazar33663 жыл бұрын
People, be warned, once you restore and cook on cast iron, you will spend the rest of your days looking for old cast to restore.🤤
@robertsbushcraft3 жыл бұрын
TRUTH.
@TheMrssir11 ай бұрын
Yup!
@PastaMakerCordy-qy4uz7 ай бұрын
TRUTH
@brandonmartin5267 ай бұрын
It’s true
@MrTonyman45755 ай бұрын
I'm tired of these non-stick pans. They good for a few months and then start sticking. And they're not healthy for ya.
@PeteR-rr5of3 жыл бұрын
I came here looking for a way to restore cast iron with out chemicals. I certainly learned how but 22 minutes later after seeing this young man apply some smarts and some elbow grease (and do a great job) with his dad my hope for America has been restored a bit too.
@robertsbushcraft3 жыл бұрын
Pete, I appreciate that. As honestly as I can say it, I really do appreciate that.
@brandiemichelle28582 жыл бұрын
same here!
@StratManDan522 жыл бұрын
Throw that greased skilletin the oven BEFORE you add the Cornbread mix...gets crustyand won't stick as yours did
@michealcorbin6095 Жыл бұрын
Personally I heat them up the red hot and hit him with water and that just kind of gets rid of every bit of rust on them and I've done this with several of them that needed attention badly
@jamesnation7162 Жыл бұрын
Of course acetic acid (vinegar) is not a chemical!!
@datsumcrzysht8 ай бұрын
If more of this generation were like this kid, America would be in much better condition.
@FIA-zi4fz5 ай бұрын
It starts with parenting… upbringing shapes personality
@robertsbushcraft4 ай бұрын
Hey I appreciate that, SavedbyGrace!
@robertsbushcraft4 ай бұрын
I agree 100%
@TheAngelChristineКүн бұрын
You mean more of this generation having kids restore cast iron? Lol😂
@gromeca1 Жыл бұрын
Amazing, amazing job. The world needs more of this hard working young man and his dad.
@robertsbushcraft Жыл бұрын
Hey thank you for that encouragement, Cap Koval!
@rstumbaugh432 жыл бұрын
WOW!!! You did an AMAZING job on that skillet, THANK YOU for rescuing and restoring that pan from otherwise certain scrap iron!! I knew vinegar was used to remove rust, but I didn’t realize just how effective it was until I saw your video. I had a house fire, and salvaged my skillets, from the dirt, but haven’t done anything with them….until I saw your video, you have given me inspiration to clean them up and restore them. I hope you will always remember how you found your grandfather’s skillet and restored it with your dad, so you can pass the story along, with the skillet, to your kids some day…..
@Moroni1087 ай бұрын
I have to be straight honest here. Number one, this really is one of the best restore cast iron videos that I have seen on KZfaq. Most importantly, I witnessed a good young man who demonstrated a solid character of wholesome dignity and intellect. Something you don't see much amongst the young men today. I fervently believe that this young man will be a standard in his life for others to follow and will become an outstanding husband and father in his future. I don't mean to be mushy on this, but you have to call it when you see, and these days, it has become more and more rare. Most likely he is the product of proper upbringing and faith. Thank you for the video Sir!
@robertsbushcraft4 ай бұрын
Captain Moroni, I wholeheartedly appreciate your encouragement.
@susehendricks62173 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I will try that. Glad I found your channel. Mostly loved the ending “May the wings of liberty never lose a feather”! Because of kids like you, we can have still hope. God bless!
@robertsbushcraft3 жыл бұрын
Hey thank you for the encouragement, Suse! God bless!
@CreamyBull2602 жыл бұрын
It's been 11 months since you posted your comment. How did it go? Did it worked?
@marymurphy2605 Жыл бұрын
We just came across this video. You have taught two old dogs (70 and 79) a new trick. We will be trying it out on a cast iron dutch oven in the next several days. Thank you! May God Bless.
@robertsbushcraft Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome, Mary! Keep a good eye on the progress and I hope you have fantastic results!
@kristilewis3411 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Baking soda and water mixed into a paste would reduce the wait time. Create a paste and cover the cast iron; the rust and seasoning begin to break down after a few hours...add a little water to the paste and rub most of it off and then add the cast iron into the apple cider vinegar if its not all removed. It should take half the time to wait...
@robertsbushcraft Жыл бұрын
Great tips, Kristi! Thank you!
@mwj9080 Жыл бұрын
This is a GREAT tip. Thank you!
@sherylanderson75363 жыл бұрын
I almost cried thinking that you were cooking from your Grand Dads cast iron skillet !!! Great job 😁 I am sure Granddad would be proud 👌💓😁
@robertsbushcraft3 жыл бұрын
I sure hope that he would be proud, Sheryl! Thank you for the kind words!
@johnqpublic90742 жыл бұрын
People don't realize acetic acid will dissolve metal. Vinegar is an acid. You can even electroplate with it. You did a good job cleaning this up.
@annawallace4629 Жыл бұрын
This is amazing!!! I just finished using oven cleaner to clean an old iron skillet and it’s bothering my breathing. I’m looking for another way and found your channel. I can’t believe how clean you got that skillet. Wow!!!! Thank you so much for sharing this. Just to know there still are young people who take pride in their work. You’ve brightened my outlook of America and our youth. God bless you all
@robertsbushcraft Жыл бұрын
Well, thank you for the encouragement, Anna! I hope this method helps keep your cast iron in tip-top shape!
@janlloyd61388 ай бұрын
Oven cleaner is toxic for the environment and so is any spray can, its time for individuals to not contribute to the pollution, the govt. wont do it, not enough in time, as they are run by big business
@marieblyden751210 ай бұрын
I am really smiling. I want to thank you so much for this video. My rusted skillet looks amazing! I bought it from a yard sale and it was really rusted. Every other video was telling people to buy all kinds of products, electric sanders, etc. I was so confused. After watching your video, it made so much sense and my skillet is back to cooking again. Thank you thank you thank you again.
@robertsbushcraft9 ай бұрын
That is FANTASTIC news, @marieblyden7512! You are welcome and I hope you get many years out of that cast iron skillet!
@mytwocents7772 жыл бұрын
Good job, fellas. And it's good to see a son and his dad doing something together. Robert reminds me of my boy. 2 years now, he's been stuck overseas due to Covid measures. Won't bore you with that, but hope y'all are doing well.
@robertsbushcraft2 жыл бұрын
We're doing well and hope that you, MyTwoCents!
@johnbren1351 Жыл бұрын
A pleasure here on the south coast of England to watch such a calm, relaxed restoration. I treat my skillets and woks just like that but never had to start from where you did. Stay well.
@robertsbushcraft Жыл бұрын
Thank you and greetings to you, John! Cast iron holds value ( in my opinion), and this was well worth the effort!
@thomasbaker97872 жыл бұрын
I love that you have something from past family members... meal time is good family time, imagine the meals and love this cast iron pan has been witnessed to.
@carolynanderson6299 Жыл бұрын
I've watched a three orfour of these videos. This is hands down the easiest simple crust removal of cast iron I got a skillet from a man 94 he was called home to Jesus and his daughter gave me the skillet of his .lots of years of build up I'm going today to get vinegar ,pan ,gloves n metal scrubber. Thank you and God bless!
@robertsbushcraft Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome and God bless, Carolyn!
@sapientmuffin3 жыл бұрын
Wow, great video. Thank you for making it! I was helping my Grandmother-in-law clean out her garage. We found a whole set of cast-irons that were passed down from he deceased mother. Offered to revive them for her so she can appreciate them in the kitchen. Of course, I offered not knowing a thing about restoring cast-irons! I think I'm going to go ahead with this method! Seems plenty doable in the wife and I's 1BR apartment. (We should be ok with the smoke from oven.) You guys rock, great energy, thank you again!
@robertsbushcraft3 жыл бұрын
Let us know how well the smoke and smell from oven works out. Mrs. Roberts is not too fond of this method inside our home.
@mildredmorine745 Жыл бұрын
Great idea with removing the rust, built up burnt on fat, a good way to restore them so that they do not stick is in your oven at 250, do the same thing, lightly grease the pan until it is seasoned in the pan so that the pan does not stick, if you have a wood stove you can keep it on the top of the stove until it is seasoned, it does not necessarily have to be overly hot, it just takes time, you cant rush it, it is worth it as you cannot beat cooking in a cast iron frying pan. I always put my in the oven after i have go threw baking when the oven is still hot.
@arianateveres2795 Жыл бұрын
Thank you !! Got 2 Lodge cast iron pots and a cornpone skillet that I didn't know how to care for that are rusted and now I have a way of removing the rust and save my pots. So thanks I can get my pots back!!
@robertsbushcraft Жыл бұрын
You are welcome and I hope you get many years of cooking in your cast iron!
@frankroper3274 Жыл бұрын
Back when I made cornbread I got the skillet hot first and it will make the cornbread batter separate from the bottom.
@robertsbushcraft Жыл бұрын
A hot skillet is crucial for me to bake with success!
@laurens.roesler33264 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Love that you used vinegar and not lye. Perfect for those comfort food recipes as well🥘
@robertsbushcraft4 жыл бұрын
The vinegar really does the trick! Thanks for watching and commenting, Lauren!
@lindawatson8795 Жыл бұрын
This is the best video to clean a really bad skillet without chemicals! Bravo guys!!! Good job!!!!
@robertsbushcraft Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, Linda!
@rtscott58993 жыл бұрын
very good BSR pan made after 1960. good job on refinishing. Eggs were a true test.
@robertsbushcraft3 жыл бұрын
I've never heard of BSR. I'm still using this several times a week and plan to until the Lord calls me home!
@sandersjones15772 жыл бұрын
That is nice restored grandpa’s skillet. Good job
@robertsbushcraft2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Sanders Jones! We're still frying and baking in that skillet on a weekly basis.
@BooRadley12282 күн бұрын
Super video! Some might be forewarned though that extended soaking cast iron in vinegar tends to “pit” the iron. Using lye to dissolve the baked on crud, then vinegar to remove the rust works without the worry of damaging the cooking surface.
@thurgooddukes52243 жыл бұрын
Nice job! I found one in my mom's cabinet and I'm gonna use this method because I don't have any power tools, thanks for the video.
@robertsbushcraft3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome and good luck, Thurgood!
@IamSinai Жыл бұрын
This is the best restoration video I have ever seen. Your technique is so easy to relate to the everyday individuals who don't want to buy a sandblaster or drill with a wire brush drill-bit! I subscribed immediately and liked this video. Father and son power!! Amazing!!
@robertsbushcraft Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for that, Jermaine!
@tonyawilson7613 Жыл бұрын
Omg thank you. I've watched them Yankee doodles and a few others ok. But you, even as young as you are , you showed me something I'd forgotten. THANK YOU YOUNG MAN... KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
@robertsbushcraft Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome, Tonya!
@stephenmcmurry49694 жыл бұрын
That skillet will last you a lifetime,I stripped one out of my great aunts barn 30 years ago with a lye bath .My favorite piece of iron
@robertsbushcraft4 жыл бұрын
I agree 100% and I hope to pass it on down the family line. Thanks for watching and commenting, Stephen!
@poohkieness3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. It made me excited to restore my skillet... and then I realized that the one you are restoring is the EXACT one that I'll be restoring. its only lightly rusted but the seasoning at the bottom is very unevenly caked on. I look forward to this project.
@robertsbushcraft3 жыл бұрын
That is awesome! Best of luck to you! It is definitely something that can be done at home and is a worthwhile investment!
@songbird5773 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I treasure my old cast iron like its part of my family and your care and instructions using the things I was taught to use ensure me that my cast irons may last another century should my great grandchildren find buried in my back yard !! You are a treasure too young man.
@robertsbushcraft Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words, Jeri!
@AmberLockey3 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad to know vinegar works so well. I have one that I haven’t managed to get fully clean. Thanks so much!
@robertsbushcraft3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome, Amber! Let us know how well this works for you should you get the chance.
@franceshamilton122511 ай бұрын
For a young man glad to see you're interested in old stuff like my grandparents had wished I had some I'm 66 by the way & love what you did with the skillet keep living and learning love it
@robertsbushcraft9 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words, Frances!
@MsPickles3333 жыл бұрын
This was 👏 awesome . And I just relived I don't know shoot about my cast iron skillet. Scrubbing my skillet last night I was wondering why the black was coming off. The seasoning! Thanks for the video, really enjoyed it 👍
@robertsbushcraft3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome and I hope the video helped!
@rexannam2646 Жыл бұрын
Instead of the vinegar, you could just throw that skillet into a bed of coals from the outdoor fire and let the fire burn off that rust and old seasoning. That's how my grandmother used to do it.
@robertsbushcraft Жыл бұрын
Indeed! I didn't want to risk warping or cracking the pan in a fire, so I just used regular ol' apple cider vinegar on this one.
@romystumpy1197 Жыл бұрын
I'm glad no chemicals are used ,just organic
@robertsbushcraft Жыл бұрын
Me too, romystumpy!
@smallfootprint2961 Жыл бұрын
I've restored a lot of cast iron in my day, but never heard about vinegar. This is the best way I've ever seen to restore those rusty, caked on beasts. Thank you.
@robertsbushcraft Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome, small footprint!
@erickf.1887 Жыл бұрын
TWO THUMBS UP! One for the restoration with vinegar and the second for the awesome cooking! Thanks!
@robertsbushcraft Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks, Erick! You are very welcome!
@deewinston56516 ай бұрын
Thank you Young man for sharing this video. I was very impressed with the results.you did a really good job showing this process. And now, what a treasure you have, your Grandfather’s skillet. You’ll be thinking of him when you’re cooking in it. May God bless you.
@robertsbushcraft4 ай бұрын
Amen to that and thank you, Dee!
@symbolikarts3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing and that meal towards the end was perfect!
@robertsbushcraft3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and it was delicious!
@conniecraig27753 жыл бұрын
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@cherylweber84063 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vinegar soak method tutorial. I over seasoned some of my cast iron.... thought I would have to get my cast iron sand blasted.
@robertsbushcraft3 жыл бұрын
You are certainly welcome, Cheryl!
@kadirvalkad8570 Жыл бұрын
A job well done, now I know how to do my skillet laying in the garage for at least a year. Thanks buddy
@robertsbushcraft Жыл бұрын
You are certainly welcome, Kadir! We'll be hanging cast iron skillets and pots once we get our cabin done: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/at6DmcScmJvdpp8.html
@mississippispider3 жыл бұрын
I've used the same 8 gallons of vinegar to restore 12 skillets so far this week.
@robertsbushcraft2 жыл бұрын
That's fantastic! 12 skillets WOW! I absolutely love my cast irons.
@craigb82282 жыл бұрын
Any filtering?
@castironlady17204 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you rescued the skillet and are using it.
@robertsbushcraft4 жыл бұрын
I made sausage gravy and home made buttermilk biscuits last night. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, Cast Iron Lady!
@lisaboston24653 жыл бұрын
I’ve got an old #7 iron skillet that belonged to my grandmother then to my mom. Now I am 54 years old and it got passed down to me. So it’s no telling how old this pan is. It’s so caked on and thick with old seasoning (especially on the bottom like that one) that I can’t even begin to imagine what brand it is. I can only see the number on the handle. It’s maybe even worse than yours was on the bottom but not as rusty. I am anxious to try this vinegar method and see if I can have such good results like you did. I really don’t want to have to resort to oven cleaner or some of those harsher methods. Thank you for sharing!
@robertsbushcraft3 жыл бұрын
I hope you get the same or better results, Lisa!
@RevMikeBlack Жыл бұрын
I have 150 to 200 year old frying pans owned by the women in my family all the way back to my great great grandmother. The skillet that appears to be the oldest is heavily seasoned on the sides and bottom, but the cooking surface is still smooth. Although I enjoy restoring iron, I've chosen not to de-season it because (to me) I would be erasing family history. It still fries bacon like a champ, so why do anything at all?
@kylechrismon87833 жыл бұрын
Been using white vinegar to restore rusty treasures for years,also grapeseed oil is much better than canola oil for cooking and seasoning,it has a higher smoke point
@robertsbushcraft3 жыл бұрын
We get a lot of questions asking about white vinegar. Has it worked well for you? Is it as good as apple cider vinegar?
@MissX9052 жыл бұрын
I usually rub Crisco lard on it. Then when it's all done cook some bacon in it the 1st thing. I never use butter or margarine when I cook on mine. I have 2 pans I'm starting tomorrow. 1s an old 1891 Wagner pan and the other 1 is a Lagostina. I've sold a few in the past for some good $. Plus if you can get them for $10 or under then resell them for $50 to $100 you make some $
@darnelllong143711 ай бұрын
One way to keep cornbread from sticking is to heat the skillet in the oven then put your batter in you will hear it sizzle a little put in oven and shouldn't sick when done..
@robertsbushcraft9 ай бұрын
Excellent suggestion, @darnelllong1437!
@ishakzakaria3923 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this video. I just bought my first cast iron skillet and still in the box because I was worried of getting it rusted after using it. Now I have learned the proper technique to maintain it. This video is a big help for me and my family. Thank you again!
@robertsbushcraft Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome, Ishak!
@JaguwarSims Жыл бұрын
If it's brand new you should never have to go to this extreme. Just DON'T remove the seasoning coating, and you'll be fine.
@jeepnicc4 жыл бұрын
Nice! Great job guys. Looks like you got yourselves an old BSR (Birmingham Stove & Range) skillet! I have a few in my collection, and they're great! Thanks for sharing!
@robertsbushcraft4 жыл бұрын
Hey that's awesome that you can identify it, JT! Thanks!
@ambilaevus7607 Жыл бұрын
I have the same skillet. Thank you for mentioning, good to know.
@henrymontoya2536 Жыл бұрын
WOW!! I'm excited to try your way on a skillet that was in my mom's back yard. Glad I came across your video.
@robertsbushcraft Жыл бұрын
All the best to you, Henry!
@shannonrinehart46354 жыл бұрын
Great Job Guys!! You are a great team together with Curry in the background! Very informative and interesting! Thanks!
@robertsbushcraft4 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks, Shannon!
@haroldratliff78542 жыл бұрын
I got a old cast iron skillet that I found years ago when we was cleaning out a old house for someone so I bought it home it is got a ton of rust on it going to do what you said to do Will do a before and after pictures and let you know how it turns out thank you for the video
@robertsbushcraft2 жыл бұрын
We'd love to see how that turns out, Harold!
@aussiegirl6542 жыл бұрын
Great video. I prefer natural cleaner. You did a great job and the meal looked delicious. I'll try cleaning mine tomorrow. Greetings from Australia.
@joyciejd9673 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely great! I have seen lasers, lye oven cleaners, sanders And figured my cast iron needs to go into the pail. I will try this when the weather gets warmer! I really enjoyed this. Thankyou!
@robertsbushcraft Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome, Joycie!
@dawngray2542 Жыл бұрын
Im so glad I found your channel! And I know your grandpa was looking down from haven saying look at my grandson&myole' cast iron!!❤🙏❤!
@robertsbushcraft Жыл бұрын
We're glad you found us too, Dawn! I certainly hope that is EXACTLY what he's doing!
@clinicallydiagnosed3 жыл бұрын
Happy to see that your work paid off so well! That skillet will be good to go for another 100 years, maybe more! Great video!
@robertsbushcraft3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Eric! I've been cooking on it several times a week since the restoration and I think you are right, 100 years and maybe more!
@DavidJones-de9zh3 жыл бұрын
Question? Would it be worth throwing out the dirty vinegar and replacing ot with clean vinegar some time during the first week?
@robertsbushcraft3 жыл бұрын
We never had to do that. It might be worth a shot just to see if it makes a difference. Our thinking is that if what we're using is working there's no need to waste any more vinegar.
@MichaelSargentvisuals Жыл бұрын
NICE JOB. I just did 4 skillets this weekend. Enjoyed your method.
@robertsbushcraft Жыл бұрын
That's FANTASTIC Michael!
@melaniemiller4567 Жыл бұрын
TY and What a wonderful young man! Now i'm ready to go clean my many cast iron skillets and pots w/ confidence🎉
@robertsbushcraft Жыл бұрын
Well thank you very much, Melanie!
@charlescanaday1599 Жыл бұрын
Nothing better than fried potatoes and onions in a cast iron skillet! Also the only way to fix cornbread! Great job young man!
@robertsbushcraft Жыл бұрын
You got that right, Charles! Thank you, sir!
@sherylanderson75363 жыл бұрын
Love seeing a man do dishes !!
@robertsbushcraft3 жыл бұрын
Right on!
@phillipsyas32326 ай бұрын
Been looking at videos this looks like the most honest one ive seen. I have a old rusty cast iron kettle pot to restore. I will follow your method to the tee.. except frued taters. I want to cook greens right off the stems. Nice video thanks.
@robertsbushcraft4 ай бұрын
Did you get a chance to try this? I'd like to know your results.
@vincekrivsky82663 жыл бұрын
One of the best video on KZfaq
@robertsbushcraft3 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for the encouragement, Vince!
@CATHOLICSARESPECIAL Жыл бұрын
A very fine young man. Good job. I was laughing when you say, Mom should not be home when you do this.
@robertsbushcraft Жыл бұрын
Try it and you'll find out pretty quick why I said that :D
@Mary-zj9jz3 жыл бұрын
thank you i going to be hunting for a older cast iron when garage sale season and this is one of the best I seen to clean the rust off. instead a steel brush I have seen some people use a course salt like sea salt and towel or potato.
@robertsbushcraft3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Mary and happy hunting!
@Spartan-iu6th2 жыл бұрын
Nothing beats a good old cast iron
@robertsbushcraft2 жыл бұрын
Amen to that, 2000man24!
@btaylor1357 Жыл бұрын
Good job sir, the reason thinner bottom didn't work great on the first set of days was due to air being caught inside preventing the vinegar from touching it. But awesome work si.
@robertsbushcraft Жыл бұрын
Thanks, b Taylor!
@joshuapowell18682 жыл бұрын
Great video everything was great God bless you
@robertsbushcraft Жыл бұрын
Thanks and may God bless you too, Joshua!
@mr.b20863 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Now I'm on the hunt for old cast iron.
@robertsbushcraft3 жыл бұрын
Happy hunting, Brandon!
@RevMikeBlack Жыл бұрын
The vinegar bath may take a long time, but it appears to work better than electrolysis. Nice restoration!
@robertsbushcraft Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Mike!
@TheAngelChristineКүн бұрын
The pan looks good! I noticed a lot of holes in the pan I guess it’s from the rust eating it . But my pan rusty too! Someone gave me a ton of random pans to fix up too but I have too many cast iron cookware now!
@turdferguson530011 ай бұрын
It's a Birmingham Stove & Range century series. Production of the century series started in 1954. In late 1967 BSR started marking their pans Made in USA and the foundry closed in 1991. As you can see vinegar attacks the iron with exposure longer than 30 minutes making the pitting worse. If you do more of this I think you would benefit from an electrolysis tank. Just be careful it can become addictive. A good person to learn from is Stephen at the Cast Iron Cookware channel. I've watched a lot of videos and restored several pieces, this guy is for real.
@gdejackmo10 ай бұрын
That's what I was thinking 1960 BSR based off the handle shape and complete ring on the bottom. Has made in USA so around 1960 is when the law went into effect for place of origin to be stamped on products. Good pan.
@turdferguson530010 ай бұрын
@@gdejackmo Haha what law? That's what makes this so strange, Wagner started marking its pieces in 1960, BSR in 1967, Lodge in 1968. America was taking a lot of imports so manufacturers starting adding Made in USA. No Made in USA was marked on a Griswold. McGraw Edison Inc. bought Griswold on March 29, 1957, and then sold it in December 1957 to Randall who already owned Wagner. It was at this time that cast iron stopped being collectable...
@gdejackmo10 ай бұрын
@turdferguson5300 1960 the federal trade commission required made in USA on all items exported and same for goods imported. Anything with no made in the USA is probably pre 1960s
@gdejackmo10 ай бұрын
@turdferguson5300 I'm restoring 3 pans now. So badly rusted but one is a BSR. I do electrolysis like you mentioned.
@turdferguson530010 ай бұрын
@@gdejackmo Well, I don't know about all of that but I do know when each foundry started because its important in dating pieces. I've always heard there was no certain time so that's why they are all different.
@Calamiti999Fine4 жыл бұрын
Lady Liberty Stacker channel on KZfaq is a fantastic source for cast iron restoration & identification. I used some of her info to restore & identify a big skillet like yours that I found in my grandparent’s old barn that burned down after a lightning strike. It wound up being pretty valuable family heirloom to pass down in the family. Your skillet looks great too.
@robertsbushcraft4 жыл бұрын
I'll check that out, Allyson. I think it's wonderful that you were able to restore that old piece. Thanks for taking time to watch and leave a comment!
@charitychacap85123 жыл бұрын
Mine i soak it wash soak and was soak and wash in vinegary until there's no sign of rust to the vinegar then season . I think It make me secure that the pan i use is 100% safe nice job
@robertsbushcraft3 жыл бұрын
And 100% safe is what we're after, charity!
@scottyelverton48853 жыл бұрын
Im going to try this. I found an old pot with a lid. It isnt as bad as your pan but that vinegar really helped
@robertsbushcraft3 жыл бұрын
Vinegar, in my opinion, is the best way to remove rust without removing more cast iron. Good luck!
@breikowski10 ай бұрын
Nice BSR pan, made in the 60’s as evidenced by the made in USA stamp. I have the same pan, love it! Good for you!
@robertsbushcraft9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info, @breikowski!
@TheAymsa3 жыл бұрын
What an accomplished young man.👍
@robertsbushcraft3 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly, TheAymsa!
@joep514610 ай бұрын
Great job! The only thing I have done differently on cast iron I have restored is using an orbital sander with 120-150 grit on just the flat cooking surface to smooth it out just a bit before seasoning. I realize that you guys didn't want to use power tools, so the sanding can easily be done by hand too. Keep up the good work. Looks to me like you have a nice family.
@robertsbushcraft9 ай бұрын
I do love my family, @joep5146! Thank you for tip on the sander!
@KWN-Cards10 ай бұрын
You were doing a fine job right up to the point you started cooking taters, onion and eggs. I had to hit the pause button and go fix me some eggs and taters. But that's cool, I was hungry and boy was it good. It's obvious you had a great mom and dad raise you, keep up the great work and thanks for the vid.
@robertsbushcraft9 ай бұрын
Ha! I am glad you were able to fix up some eggs and taters! That's a wonderful combination, isn't it? Thanks for the encouragement, @KustKickinIt!
@barnygoogle625 Жыл бұрын
Just watched your video. I can't wait to rescue my pan. Your cornbread inspired me.
@robertsbushcraft Жыл бұрын
Right on, Barny!
@janlloyd61389 ай бұрын
You guys did a really good job on this, no easyoff spray or anything else idiotic. I have restored some cast iron pans and on the inside of the pan I would use steel wool, getting finer and finer steel wool and you get it back, usually will get all the pits out of a pan and make it smooth and non stick.
@robertsbushcraft9 ай бұрын
Hey, thanks, Jan! We wanted to stay away from harsh chemicals and such.
@purrrrsonАй бұрын
I just watched a video that said not to leave your pan in the vinegar bath for too long, because it will cause pitting, and if the pan already has pitting, the vinegar will cause the pitting to get worse with bigger pits the longer it’s in the vinegar bath. I can see that your pan has a lot of pitting, and I mean lots. More muscle power, less time in vinegar. I’m glad I didn’t watch your video first, and followed your instructions without watching more videos. I would’ve ruined my pans just like you did yours. At least you can still use it, but it’s not pretty
@KevinVenturePhilippines11 ай бұрын
Nice little journey, and a great job cooking as well! Sorry about your Grandfather. I didn't know vinegar would keep working so long, amazing!
@robertsbushcraft9 ай бұрын
Thanks for your kind words, @KevinVenturePhilippines!
@johndilao98753 жыл бұрын
Great job! I need to use this vinegar method on my two cast iron skillets.
@robertsbushcraft3 жыл бұрын
Vinegar works wonders on that rust!
@chicaboom59133 жыл бұрын
Best video on how to restore cast iron I have seen on youtube
@robertsbushcraft3 жыл бұрын
Hot dog! I hope that this video helps! Thanks, chica boom!
@bdazzleddesigns92193 жыл бұрын
Oh my. It looks like the creature from the black lagoon. Some other sites say not to soak it in vinegar for more than an hour but with a pan this bad, it warrants days of it.
@robertsbushcraft3 жыл бұрын
I have to agree with you that it looked pretty bad at the beginning. In this condition, it would have never removed the rust in an hour, even after scrubbing it with a wire brush. This kind of condition most definitely warrants days of soaking!
@teddybear402011 ай бұрын
it looks fine , great idea too , i ve seen other methods too
@robertsbushcraft9 ай бұрын
Thanks, @teddybear4020!
@MoggiesTen Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip about the gloves. I can use those in my poison ivy patch next spring!
@robertsbushcraft Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome, MoggiesTen!
@Jon-O. Жыл бұрын
Fantastic I season and bake my pan in the oven at 500 degrees but I have a over head exhaust fan so the smell of carbonized oil and the very minimal smoke exits the house. Don't know if you know this but a refined canola oil, like you used, has a smoke point at 490 to 510 degrees. It's the highest smoke point with a oil that has a neutral taste pallet. In other words transfers no flavor to food being cooked on it. Generally not to many oils have a smoke point above 500 degrees.
@GilaMonster971 Жыл бұрын
Looks good but I think you left too much oil on the pan during seasoning. Excess will get sticky and glob up. After it was done the inside of the pan didn’t look very smooth.
@robertsbushcraft Жыл бұрын
It turned out great! I season it a couple time a year (without stripping down to bare metal) and use this pan weekly. It's good to go!
@RustyNail58564 жыл бұрын
That was a great video, thanks for sharing it. but , always a BUT. you don't won't to put a cold cast iron pot, pan , Ect. on a hot fire it can cause the pan to break. always put your pan in the oven or grill oiled up, and then warm it up slowly to keep it from breaking . that is the way i was shown . just a thought.
@robertsbushcraft4 жыл бұрын
That's exactly what we did, oiled up and in the grill! That's the only way to do it unless you want to hear high-pitched, fast-paced talk from your mom or wife. Thanks for watching, Rusty!
@RustyNail58564 жыл бұрын
Sorry my bad, it just look like you put the pan in a hot oven , that is why i wrote you . i did not won't you to lose a good peace of cast iron. glad you did it that way. and your right about your wife or your mom, LOL. that would be as bad as losing a good pan. great job own the video. the pan came out looking great. Keep up the good work.
@robertsbushcraft4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Rusty!
@wandaellene Жыл бұрын
Hi there, Just wantedy ou to know how much I enjoyed your video. I also enjoyed your country accent and wondered what area you are from. I live in Tennessee but am originallly from Kentucky. My family is still there. I hear it from people all the time about our accents here in this part of the country and i am sure you probably do too. I learned a lot about restoring 3 iron skillets someone gave me, so I will be using your method. Thank you so much! I have been cooking with iron skillets for ages!
@robertsbushcraft Жыл бұрын
Northeastern NC :D I get a lot of comments about my accent :D
@user-cn4bj6vt1s6 ай бұрын
I learned a lot on how to restore my cast iron frying pants
@robertsbushcraft6 ай бұрын
Hot dog! That's fantastic!
@freedomdove4 жыл бұрын
Wow. What a treasure you found there! Is that a Griswold? You did a great job with the vinegar. I've never seen it done that way but it makes perfect sense to me, knowing how vinegar works. I personally would have skimmed off that nasty foam as it formed, though. I also avoid oils such as canola, soy, corn, and "vegetable oil". I would rather use lard or bacon grease or expeller-pressed coconut oil since they are healthier fats. Really fine job, guys. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
@robertsbushcraft4 жыл бұрын
A treasure it is! I couldn't find any markings on the skillet that could identify it and I'm not certain what brand it is. Thanks for taking a moment to watch and leave a comment, freedom dove!
@JDDOWDY Жыл бұрын
Great restoration. Thank you for sharing your video with us. God bless from west Texas.
@robertsbushcraft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, J.D.! God bless!
@cathymassingill11613 жыл бұрын
See all the tiny holes in your skillet, those are caused from using the vinegar full strength. Try using half vinegar and half water, it won't leave pit holes in your skillet.
@robertsbushcraft3 жыл бұрын
I think the holes are from deeply pitted rust. I have never had any issue using full strength vinegar before. I will have to try out the half and half method in the future though!
@steelclover39083 жыл бұрын
You made that skillet look awesome! Not to mention, your breakfast looked great. Thank you for making this video and sharing it with us. :>)
@robertsbushcraft3 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for the kind words, Steel Clover!
@haroldgardner9463 Жыл бұрын
Great job love to see old things get new life! Nice rescue!
@robertsbushcraft Жыл бұрын
Me too and thank you, Harold!
@cael19789 ай бұрын
Great Job! And what a beautiful "Birmingam Stove & Range" skillet you have there! 🙂
@robertsbushcraft9 ай бұрын
Thank you, @cael1978!
@karenchupp6360 Жыл бұрын
I’m gonna work on my skillet. Been getting different opinions. Thankyou
@robertsbushcraft Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome and I hope yours turns out wonderfully!