last Monday, I cruised thru one of the thrift places i usually check for vintage cast iron, and ran across this old guy on the cheap ... i usually don't mess around with super rusty skillets like this -- mostly because, you never really know what's underneath all of that & often times, you'll find cracks in them ... but, i was feeling up for the challenge on this one -- i liked that it sat flat as a pancake & had the heat ring on the outer rim of the bottom of the pan ... so, i rigged up my electrolysis tank, topped off the water, and let it ride overnight ... i was surprised, relieved, and super happy that it turned out to be a serviceable pan - and i had to try it out this wkend with bacon & eggs for me & my girls ... even though there is a significant amount of pitting, the inside cooking surface is smooth -- cooks like a champ!

BEFORE



AFTER STRIPPING & SEASONING


IN ACTION COOKING VID: https://i.imgur.com/3XXLzax.mp4

while i had my e-tank running, i also restored a vintage Martin #8 skillet, along with a #3 Lodge & a B'ham Stove & Range cornbread skillet ...

Sharp

Amazing

You got it goin on cuz

I wish mine looked as good as your cast iron. I may have to keep my eye out for some and ask you nicely to help me out on restoring. You took what I would consider trash and fixed it up as good as new. Good job.

sounds good - just hit me up via PM & i'll be happy to help you out ... BTW, i ran this oldie past a guy that's fairly knowledgeable about cast iron - he's saying this pan is from approx the 1920's & believes it to be an unmarked Wagner (made in Ohio) ...