Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Little off topic but I switched to cast iron to get my iron in my system.

https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/americas-cast-iron-cowboy-reveals-why-traditional-skillets-remain-ultimate-cooking-tool

I guess word got out that I restore cast iron.  The wife's friend sent this unmarked skillet.  Pretty crusty with some rust.  So into the electrolysis tank it goes.  Hard to see but there are bubbles forming off the skillet which indicates the process is working.  I figure at least two days to clean the cooking side. 

So after 24 hours in the e tank, 95% of the rust and crud have been removed.  I will let it coo, another 24 hours to remove the stubborn stuff.  Bill

After another 24 hours 99% of the crud is gone.  Scrubbed it with Ajax, rinsed well, hand dried, warmed on the stove, and applied 1 coat of peanut.  Heated to 500* and this skillet is ready to use.  Bill

Quote from: Bill B on September 15, 2025, 08:52:28 PMAfter another 24 hours 99% of the crud is gone.  Scrubbed it with Ajax, rinsed well, hand dried, warmed on the stove, and applied 1 coat of peanut.  Heated to 500* and this skillet is ready to use.  Bill

Looks great, Bill!

Best, Fred

Yeah that does look great. Hope the boss does not dent it ..... if you earn a whooping.

Todd