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I know it has been discussed. How do you get rid of the rust?
Cast iron cookware
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Dang. I figured there'd be a half dozen electrolysis threads popping up in a search.
Hinerman, I'm sorry that I didn't get a proper OPE search answer for you.
Abrasives seem to run the gamut from scotchbrite pads to wire wheels to sandpaper to gritty potatoes.
Somehow I was thinking that Philbert might have a thread or something around here.
A simple vid on youtube. If anyone has never seen it done.
Not much detail but you sort of get a look at what you'll be getting involved with.
Hinerman, I'm sorry that I didn't get a proper OPE search answer for you.
Abrasives seem to run the gamut from scotchbrite pads to wire wheels to sandpaper to gritty potatoes.
Somehow I was thinking that Philbert might have a thread or something around here.
A simple vid on youtube. If anyone has never seen it done.
Not much detail but you sort of get a look at what you'll be getting involved with.
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I have only dealt with light spot / surface rust when cleaning cast iron cookware.
Cleaned it up by scrubbing under warm water, or with household vinegar (5%), or citric acid, and some light scrubbing.
In the Cast Iron Cookware thread on AS there were some comments that soaking CI in vinegar for long periods can damage it.
I have used electrolysis to clean up rusty tools, and had good experiences with that.
Some people use it to strip cast iron pans too. I use a lye bath, and try to do it in batches. But electrolysis might be better for 1 or 2 at a time.
Just remember that removing rust does not replace lost metal. This can be a issue with cookware, if on the food contact side, or just cosmetic on the outside.
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Cleaned it up by scrubbing under warm water, or with household vinegar (5%), or citric acid, and some light scrubbing.
In the Cast Iron Cookware thread on AS there were some comments that soaking CI in vinegar for long periods can damage it.
I have used electrolysis to clean up rusty tools, and had good experiences with that.
Some people use it to strip cast iron pans too. I use a lye bath, and try to do it in batches. But electrolysis might be better for 1 or 2 at a time.
Just remember that removing rust does not replace lost metal. This can be a issue with cookware, if on the food contact side, or just cosmetic on the outside.
Philbert
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I used to soak them in lye then evaporust. I never got too fancy with it but it worked
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Triangular handle was used on some BSR (Birmingham Stove Works) pans. The ring is also a clue.
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It is a pan!
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You have different manufacturers of CI.
It’s interesting to see different shapes, etc., than what we are used to.
In US we get some French (Le Creuset, STAUB), and a bunch of cheap Taiwan or China products.
Probably none of what you consider to be ‘normal’ stuff (like our Lodge brand).
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Amazing how many sellers cut the damned picture so that underside of the handle can't be seen.
That said, seemed like "Un-marked Wagner" comes up if you can get the search to keep Triangle cross section handle -and- un-broken heat ring in the parameters.
That said, seemed like "Un-marked Wagner" comes up if you can get the search to keep Triangle cross section handle -and- un-broken heat ring in the parameters.
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This is my unmarked Wagner from the 30s. No heat ring.
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These 2 were ‘identified’ as BSR, informally, via the Internet.
Looks like yours has ‘8H’ under some gunk, near the handle?
Philbert
Looks like yours has ‘8H’ under some gunk, near the handle?
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Top one red mountain series and bottom one century series??
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Beyond me!
They cleaned up smooth, and relatively light weight.
Hunted around some Internet sights, with a little direction, to come up with the ID that I did.
Had not heard of BSR before that.
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Very nice looking skillets
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Thanks!
Didn’t look like that when I found them!
One at Goodwill. One at estate sale.
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Vinegar
Vinegar (acetic acid) is something often used to remove rust on cast iron cookware (and other things).
Also for food! Apple cider vinegar, rice wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, malt vinegar, etc.
Back to rust, there are a few other types of vinegar to be aware of.
Distilled, White Vinegar (also for food) is a common household item, mixed with water to around 5% acidity.
Cleaning Vinegar has a higher acidity, and may be mixed with other chemicals and fragrances.
Industrial Vinegar can have very high acidity levels (30% to 75% !) and needs to be treated as an industrial chemical.
Pay attention when you shop!
Most of the posts I see say to use distilled, white vinegar dilluted 50/50 with water, for no longer than 30 minute intervals, followed by rinsing and scrubbing to remove rust from cast iron pans.
Repeat as needed.
Could not find a great link to share, but this one is OK:
www.bobvila.com
Philbert
Vinegar (acetic acid) is something often used to remove rust on cast iron cookware (and other things).
Also for food! Apple cider vinegar, rice wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, malt vinegar, etc.
Back to rust, there are a few other types of vinegar to be aware of.
Distilled, White Vinegar (also for food) is a common household item, mixed with water to around 5% acidity.
Cleaning Vinegar has a higher acidity, and may be mixed with other chemicals and fragrances.
Industrial Vinegar can have very high acidity levels (30% to 75% !) and needs to be treated as an industrial chemical.
Pay attention when you shop!
Most of the posts I see say to use distilled, white vinegar dilluted 50/50 with water, for no longer than 30 minute intervals, followed by rinsing and scrubbing to remove rust from cast iron pans.
Repeat as needed.
Could not find a great link to share, but this one is OK:
The Best Vinegar for Cleaning: 7 Types of Vinegar Every DIYer Should Know
Learn more about which types of vinegar are best for cleaning nearly everything from the kitchen sink to the bathroom floors.
www.bobvila.com
Philbert