Too Much Rust?

Too Much Rust? is a video were I share some examples of rusty cast iron cookware and go over how much rust is too much to make a piece worth keeping or restoring.
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[@Deeb22]

Just watched someone talk about rust for 20 minutes...and somehow it was quite relaxing

[@shawnschmidtke2783]

Would love to see a video of you cleaning those up and how they turned out.

[@malcolmjenkins2888]

I too would like to see how you clean the rust from the skillets ect . And see how they turn out . I thank you Sir . And you, I do thank you , and may God bless you. MALCOLM

[@kimelizabeth2600]

Found this video very helpful. Having someone show what to get as well as what not to get along with pricing expectations is great! There are a lot of vintage stores near me with cast iron and this gives me a better idea of which are overpriced and/or not worth picking up. Have a great day!

[@jwadkins3689]

Another great video. Your videos help keep antique dealers honest and you share the Good Word too. Keep it up.

[@edcox6784]

Stephen great video and thanks again for your readings of God's word at the end. I notice you wear your wedding ring while roughing around with all that cast iron. I was a jeweler before I retired so for you and all that read this and value their wedding rings. If your heart and soul is in that ring get an inexpensive sterling ring to wear while working, it'll save a lot of wear and tear on the one your heart is in so it'll last your lifetime. I've seen too many hearts broken because the ring was too far gone to be repaired. Keep up the good work I always look forward to these videos.

[@Sewist12]

Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge. I like the new name for your seasoning stick.

[@castIroncookware]

Thank you, I've heard easy peasy so much the it just hit me and you are so welcome. There are a lot of people that know much more than I do but I love sharing.

[@turkey0165]

You're Evaluation is based on what you would pay for the item. Versus what somebody else that would consider it priceless and pay a whole lot more! The prices you quote are different depending on what region of the country you're in also?

[@bradpayne2973]

Thanks Stephen so much,watching your videos I have been learning how to use and clean cast iron cookware. Love the Scripture

[@bradpayne2973]

I just checked out your website,I think it's great. Using Scripture in all you do will open up great doors for you. Praying for you my brother in Christ.

[@rodneyparks6489]

Loved this video, because I learned some. THANK YOU VERY MUCH !

[@claudehanks1793]

Thanks for the information, good stuff.

[@lisavaccarezza5554]

Thank you for all of the information… I have been able to restore in many pieces from my great grandfather… thank you for everything you do

[@castIroncookware]

You are absolutely welcome.

[@PennsylvaniaPrepper]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@castIroncookware]

My pleasure completely. Thank you for watching.

[@donnaschommer4601]

Another ton of good information!!! Thanks Steve. God bless.

[@castIroncookware]

Thank you. You are so welcome.

[@carlaphipps9564]

I really enjoy watching your videos. I've learned a lot for sure. Funny that you showed the spider in this video, there is one at a local antique store that looks almost exactly like yours. It's been there for months, and I keep going back to it but can't bring myself to buy it. They're asking $40 for it, so now I feel better about passing it by! Thanks again for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@soilarodriguez9058]

I love your videos learn how to care for my cast iron thanks😊

[@superman-rp5fu]

Reading of the word at the end..... INSTANT SUB!

[@helenspencer5505]

Thank you and God bless ur time.

[@castironlady1720]

The spider skillet is my favorite. Sometimes pieces of cast iron that are extremely rusty can be a surprise when they are restored successfully.

[@castIroncookware]

Absolutely! I need to get to getting this one ready.

[@janellekays5399]

Love that you are sharing God's word. Thank you.

[@turdferguson5300]

Those corn stick pans are really brownie pans. If you'll bake brownies in those it'll look more like poop than you've ever seen. The next time our church has a meal I want to do that just to see the reaction. We go to a midsized country church so most of em will know who brought them.

[@williehouse7546]

Just ordered the easy beezy. Got some skillets in the works for it.

[@doylerabjohn3435]

Great video

[@bamagtrdude]

good advice; i bought a super rusted 1920's Wagner skillet for $5 last year, and restored it in my e-tank; it had a LOT of pitting & took a while to sale ... like you, i don't think i will fool around w/investing in a piece so severely rusted over again, unless it belongs to a friend that wants to restore it for sentimental reasons ... i mostly bought it b/c i knew it was old, and i wanted to test my e-tank out on it

[@castIroncookware]

I saw the pictures of the before and after. You did a great job on it. Most pieces can be salvaged but not always worth it.

[@Rockhunter329]

I bought a BSR "project" skillet just to test out restoring cast iron. Just from some scrubbing with vinegar solution, I found it was badly pitted under the rust. I'll probably try it out in my untested e-tank, but I'll never buy one so rusted again.

[@bobs5596]

hey steven, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. i love that long handle gate marked spider. prob was used on the range! i would never toss away that much history, i would clean it up and use it. even if it had cracks.

[@castIroncookware]

There is defiantly a lot of history wrapped up in that pile. If only they could talk. Lol

[@jeffshaw4039]

I just got you seasoning stick can't wait to use it.

[@castIroncookware]

Awesome! Thank you for your support. I really do believe that you will enjoy it and get great results.

[@WWZenaDo]

Definitely watching this episode while sitting on the edge of my seat! Will he save all of those pieces? CAN he save all of those pieces?

[@katherineshort7103]

Thank you

[@user-qw1em3km7y]

I had watched your video on removing rust from a CI pan using vinager and removing it within 30 minutes and I liked your method I have a cornbread pan I need to clean up it is rusty so I am going to give your method a try on it and see about bringing it back to life I plan on setting up an electrolysis method sometime in the future, but in the meantime I will give the easy off method a try on some pans that are pretty crusty

[@kathycain240]

I enjoy watching your videos! I would love to see a really bad pitted piece after you've restored it.

[@castIroncookware]

That is a great idea for a video. I will put that 1 on my list.

[@theresas709]

I would love to see how some of those clean up.

[@turkey0165]

You use vinegar to remove rust. Have you ever used Evapo Rust on your pans! Submerge in Evpo Rust and rust is eaten up! You can get it at most stores and Rust is gone! Try it you'll like it ! 😁

[@boilerhonkiedude9163]

Thanks very much for the "rusties" info!

[@chuckmiller5763]

Heat up the fire damaged skillets until they are red, slowly cool it down over 10 hours. This will help put the cast iron back to its original structure. Also, heat it slowly too, maybe over 30 -45 minutes, evenly as you can.

[@jerskitty]

I have a tea pot that was badly rusted. There was loose chunk's of rust inside of it. I emptied it out scrubbed it down as best I could then dried it in the oven and oiled it up a bit. After I was able to see that it is a Wagner. It took up enough oil to turn black again, even the inside. The issue is that the bottom of the inside is still not smooth. My question if I put it through another cleaning session with some lye or vinegar will that remove more of the roughness on the surface or is that the pitting you're talking about? The next question is, if I can get the whole piece restored how do I care for it when I use it. I've read that you're not supposed to continue to season the inside of it so do you empty it and heat dry each time you use it or does it have to be towel dried etc.? I was really too little to pay attention to how my grandmother cared for her's and I only recall it sitting on the wood stove at all times in the winter. My guess is that she was using it to keep moisture in the air as well as to make coffee and tea, but I don't recall seeing what she did with it in the summer when most of the cooking was being done outside.

[@rachelstratman1405]

Thanks so much......I inherited a few pieces that I was going to try and save, but I realize from this video that 2 pieces are beyond hope. I can at least save most of it, but the cover is not only rusted, it's CRACKED. I can't imagine how this happened....so sad! My grammy was known for destroying cookware....thank God my mom took care of hers!

[@ahorseman4ever1]

Great info appreciate what you share. Including the scripture!

[@urmom412]

Hello! Do you have a post restoration video of these pieces? Thanks!

[@forrestdaniels6382]

Are all those cast iron pans on the wall yours?

[@WWZenaDo]

...I've had really good luck with the BSR, but mine are all post-1960's.

[@thurmanjrd]

I have always been told not to boil water in cast iron is it safe or never do it thanks for teaching is all about cast iron mine has been handed down to me and love them best corn bread ever

[@castIroncookware]

Boiling water does a real number on the seasoning. Especially the lids. Usually when I'm cooking something with a lid, I will go ahead and spray the inside of the lid with non-stick spray just to give it a little bit of extra protection.

[@johnf.kennedy5454]

What kind of tool do you use for the Red Mountain dutch oven lid? Did BSR make some special tool for it? Thanks!

[@castIroncookware]

I do not think they made any kind of a special lifting tool but some kind of hook would work nicely.

[@yifanli2924]

Thank you for making this video! I just bought several cast iron skillet/Dutch oven from eBay and now I feel regretful 😂 Can’t really tell the pitting problem via photos without any experience. Hopefully they are fine.

[@castIroncookware]

You never know what you're going to get until it arrives. That's part of the fun in it but occasionally there is Disappointment too.

[@jwhiskey242]

Good man

[@FelixPheonix]

I think as far as the pitted and warped ones go you might still be able to use it well for baking things in the oven and some pieces are just neat enough to be displayed as decor if someone wants to put the effort into cleaning them. I am just so jealous of all cast iron people back east collect. Here in Nevada if you go to a thrift store you're going to have a hard time finding anything older than the 80s or 90s. So in my opinion the effort to restore certain pieces would be worth it for the history of the piece alone.

[@StellaWaldvogel]

I have a skillet with some fairly bad pitting by one of the pour spouts, like it was sitting at a slight angle with a little water in it at one time. It's nicely restored and I can use it just like my other pans. Eggs slide right over the pitted spot, I don't even notice it. Pitted pans really can be good users. This one is Favorite Piqua Ware, it's about 100 years old and I got a nice discount because of the pits!

[@josewales6556]

On that red mtn pot Would you power sand it on the bottom inside and outside to smooth it up?

[@castIroncookware]

To avoid damaging the iron, I never use any power tools.

[@lisanowakow3688]

I have a bowl from the 1700s, it took forever before it took the seasoning. It must have been seasoned 6-7 times, but I’m happy to say I got it to stick, got rid of the rust and hope it’s off for the next 3-400 years.

[@castIroncookware]

Patience can make things happen.

[@bobjustbob5220]

I found a pot like the Red Mountain one you showed, but has a gate make, how far do they go back?

[@castIroncookware]

The Red Mountain series started in the 1930s. Probably about 30 years after the gate mark on the bottom system went away.

[@mykealantaloczy3789]

Give Evaporust a try on the spider. Can sometimes help with heat damage.

[@castIroncookware]

I will give it a try.

[@puertoricoinphiladelphia3268]

I wonder if i can take my Dutch oven somewhere, where they can clean it for me. My husband find it and bring it to me. He found few but i give it to my daughter. Know i want the one i got but im very sick and is hard for me to clean it because it very rusty.

[@rickmcclelland2576]

Hey Stephen I just happened to pick up one of those Square Wagner's with the squared off handle this past weekend and it's in really great shape. I got it for $20 what do you think it would go for finished

[@castIroncookware]

I have seen them sell online for about $35 +$20 shipping and that puts the value somewhere around $50 to $70.

[@rickmcclelland2576]

Good deal thank you

[@mellio9077]

Question: After cleaning up a Wagner square skillet in a lye bath, I found the iron to have a darker area in the middle of the cooking surface, but it was clean bare iron. Is it normal for the iron to darken in places from use? Or should I be concerned about contaminants? It’s a pre-1960 piece.

[@castIroncookware]

It is most likely discoloration from use over time.It's possible that it has been over heated a few times as well. Nothing to worry about.

[@mellio9077]

Cast Iron Cookware Thanks so much!!! I appreciate you sharing your insights.

[@danmiller6890]

What are your thoughts on sandblasting those corn pans? Is that an option?

[@castIroncookware]

They are a little tougher than other pieces but I still stick to electrolysis, Lye and Vinegar. Just to be safe.

[@celiamalunes5872]

nice

[@Hillbillycreativity]

are corn looking one's for corn bead or bake corn

[@castIroncookware]

They are great for making crusty corn shaped cornbread.

[@ligmaballs5536]

When is a cast iron skillet to pitted to be used

[@williamlee1429]

You're probably not familiar with this where you live but I have a Ward Ware ( Montgomery Ward) waffle maker. It has no rust and no cracks and I'm planning on using it. It's going to be very difficult to re-season. I don't see anything in your previous videos for hard to season cast iron wear. I would love to see you do a video on these harder to do pieces. Maybe I don't have to re-season it and just use it as it is but I don't know what was in it before I bought it. Thank you.

[@Bhamgurl1]

Do you ever see any Kirby & Allen cast iron? I've been curious about the history of it as I have several pieces and is some of the best Cast iron and I've ever used.

[@castIroncookware]

I think that they were imported but higher end quality than the average Asian pieces.

[@vincentthomas495]

How much would the spider skillet be worth in good condition with no pitting Does the skillet come with a lid also

[@castIroncookware]

Probably somewhere around $60 to $75 and $100 with the lid, give or take.

[@stacie1121]

I just inherited a Wagner Ware Sidney -O- dutch oven. It needs some cleaning and seasoning but is in pretty good shape. I do not intend on selling, but I would love to know it's worth. How can I find that out?

[@castIroncookware]

I would be glad to do what I can to help you. If you would like, you could send pictures to my email. [e-mail]

[@6155ish]

Would you have a video with the names of iron cookware that is worth restoring. I have bought a couple at yard sales, they don't look too bad but i'm not sure if there're authentic iron.

[@castIroncookware]

I do not have a video covering that subject but if I did, it would be a very long one. There is just so much to cover. The best advice that I can give you is join a couple of cast iron cookware Facebook groups and just read up on a lot of the posts. It's amazing what you can learn just from other people's discussions. I have a link in the video description to a really good group that's very educational.

[@apostolic7rox]

I'm just getting into cast iron and I love antiques in general. However, I want things to serve a purpose. If I'm not looking for "resale value" but something I can actually use and cook with does it matter how well it can be restored? Or is it preference?

[@castIroncookware]

It is somewhat of a preference. Us who collect tend to go as close to pristine as possible but for use, it is not so important.

[@apostolic7rox]

@@castIroncookware Thanks! Out hunting for some that will need restoration or just a good cleaning and seasoning.

[@thejasonbischoff]

I have a nice Wagner Ware General Housewares 6 1/2 inch skillet. Do you know what year that might be?

[@bernieschillo5268]

General Housewares was made from 69 to 94

[@thejasonbischoff]

Bernie Schillo thanks!

[@josephdecker1257]

Love you channel Were do you get all your cast iorn

[@castIroncookware]

All over. Flea markets, online, estate sales, yard sales, antique markets and facebook market places.

[@josephdecker1257]

@@castIroncookware thanks

[@bustabass9025]

There's an 8 inch made in China unnamed skillet at a local antique shop I saw while scavenging cast iron cookware. It's rustier than a French artillery cannon from the battle of New Orleans, resting on the bottom of Lake Pontchartrain. Guy wants $10 bucks for it. Does made in China cast iron command much dollar value when restored? Been enjoying your channel since taking up my new post retirement hobby. God Bless!

[@joanneg7646]

I pulled a 7 bean pot? Out of slew it was in there for over 25 yrs.. yes 25 yrs at bottom of slew

[@gerrymatheson4020]

A lot of people (reloaders and fishermen) will use cast iron as a melting pot for lead for casting bullets and sinkers etc. How do you tell if a pot or pan has been used to melt lead or cast ingots (in corn bread or muffin pans)? Is there a way to test for it? If so what are the steps...are they invasive or just surface. Lead can be toxic, particularly if ingested. Does it contaminate the cast iron or does the conditioning protect it, and stripping it and reconditioning gets rid of all lead. Or does electrolysis or lye get rid of it?

[@castIroncookware]

Once lead has contaminated a piece of cast iron cookware, it is no longer safe to use for any kind of food preparation. There is no way to ever remove it. You can use a surface lead test kit to check for lead contamination. Most paint stores will have them and you can also get them at Lowes or Amazon. You can also use cotton swabs to make them go further.

[@savannahv1808]

You need to have a shop for user pieces! I would shop!

[@bobs5596]

i agree. i only want a user. old beaters are fine.

[@castIroncookware]

I would love to have a shop. Buy, sale, trade and restore.

[@johnanderson3700]

I have a dutch oven & looks like it has likely been hung over flames & pitted. May keep for nostalgia & season to use as decor but does spin so won’t use to cook

[@castIroncookware]

In the oven and over a fire, it should still be a great user.

[@jsmith3964]

FRIEND WOULD THE VINIGAR 50 AND WATER 50 CLEAN THE INSIDE OF A TRUCK RADIATOR? IVE CLEANED IT WITH SUPER FLUSH BUT STILL SEEING SOME RUST.WHAT YA THINK?

[@castIroncookware]

Probably but there would be no way to hit it with a scrubby.

[@jsmith3964]

@@castIroncookware OK

[@kander2128]

Would it be worth restoring these for personal use?

[@castIroncookware]

Yes.

[@grandmalizard4056]

Is it possible to fix cast iron that's cracked?

[@castIroncookware]

There are a few welders out there that have the skill to do it but not many.

[@larimaramethyst5414]

👍

[@sherrymull1728]

Do you have any for sale

[@castIroncookware]

Not currently.

[@rlwalker2]

Have you done a video clip showing how to clean a rusted, dirty cornbread cooker? I'm assuming it would be necessary to get rid of the rust first and then do the seasoning from scratch but my interest is seeing how to actually clean a cornbread cooker that is beyond the "no soap" stage.

[@castIroncookware]

I plan on doing a few restoration videos with some of these and also with the other hundred pieces that we're part of the same haul.

[@rlwalker2]

@@castIroncookware Thanks. I'll be looking.

[@botero29love]

Amén!!

[@sandmanbub]

@Whoop!

[@bobs5596]

just thinking that on an old pitted pan of no value, to break out the wire wheel and sanding discs and go at it. you can at least smooth the handles to where they feel good. me, i don't mind pits at all, these things are work horses and cook exactly the same as a smooth one. i'm in it for the pure joy of cooking, and if i didn't use a piece regular it would just be wasting my precious space. my 3 piece set is a griddle, chef skillet, and a dutch oven. they get used for cooking and reheating leftovers every day.

[@castIroncookware]

From a user's point of view, the pits will except seasoning and it will be non-stick just as much as a smoother pan. Using a wire wheel will affect the ability for the seasoning to adhere to the iron. Even on really bad pieces, I will stick to Safe methods. Of course on some of those really bad pieces, there's not much that you can do to make him worse.

[@gregoryturner2468]

Why not use your e-tank for the rusted pieces?

[@castIroncookware]

My charger is dead and I haven't found a replacement yet. It also gives me a chance to talk about alternative methods for removing rust.

[@benrobles752]

What's the deal with pitting?

[@castIroncookware]

Pitting usually occurs from long tern exposure to moisture. Though it does have an effect on appearance and collectible value, most of the time the usability is not effected.

[@edmondenterprisesgrouphold3782]

When they have heavy rust why not just use a bead blaster or sand blaster to clean them

[@castIroncookware]

Those methods have too much of a smoothing effect on the surface that makes it hard to hold a good seasoning.

[@nunyabizness199]

I'm fraid I'd have to take that spider for sure.. Rust or no rust..😁

[@castIroncookware]

Is worth a gamble if it's not too much money.

[@nunyabizness199]

@@castIroncookware Well...ya. I have a hard time with things that are only for display, but that one is so old it's just neat... I'm really hoping to see that one all seasoned and working again...😁

[@castIroncookware]

@@nunyabizness199 I'm going to do my best to get it restored. Hopefully I will get to make a video of the project.

[@nunyabizness199]

@@castIroncookware I hope so too ! But I did find #3, #5 Iron mountain,and #8 Griswold nickle plated trivet today..🙂

[@thejasonbischoff]

I would not be doing cast iron for money at all.

[@bobs5596]

collecting is an addiction, the only way to save yourself is to sell stuff to buy more!!

[@castIroncookware]

Being a dealer helps to pay for the addiction. Lol

[@kennethbriody8396]

Why can't you sandblast the really bad ones?

[@honeyj.badger5484]

It will burnish the surface and it won't take seasoning

[@olskool3967]

thank you for your videos Stephen! I love the scripture you read. I preach at prisons and am going Sunday morning, oh what a time we will have! you please pray for us,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@castIroncookware]

I most definitely will.

[@annettehewitson6426]

You sound a bit fussy,what a bit of rust,boil in old fish and chip oil for a few hours and good an clean,from down under mate.

[@robertbroaddus8863]

Would like to see your work with less talk

[@soilarodriguez9058]

I love your videos learn how to care for my cast iron thanks😊