How to Get Finex Cast Iron Quality From A Lowly Lodge Griddle!

If Finex cast iron is too expensive for you, you can recreate it by surface grinding lesser cookware. In this video I take a lowly Lodge cast iron rough surface griddle and turn it into a smooth cooking surface comparable to a Finex. Surface grinding cast iron is pretty easy to do with a minimum of tools and time and you do wind up with a much better cooking implement.
In this video I show you how to turn a Lodge griddle into a Finex killer in a few easy to follow steps.
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[@missionpreparedness1533]

Just a tip from an old U.S. Marine veteran...I've modified a number of rough cast iron pans and griddles with super success using only 80 grit sand paper. The result was a smooth surface, but the 80 grit sanding left a tiny micro-texture to allow the seasoning to get established and not be lifted off by use. Even the Stargazer company realized they had better results by having a tiny micro-texture allowing seasoning to hold. You will love the results...God Bless.

[@TinyIndustrial]

Interesting. I have not tried that. I figured that since cast iron is 'porous' that sanding to almost a mirror finish would still allow for the seasoning to hang on. Haven't really had a problem maintaining it. Will give this a try though if/when I make another one of these. Thanks!

[@janstewart2041]

I like the stock version, I have a finex as well. Ordered two more of the griddle pans to smooth one out

[@TinyIndustrial]

Great! Let me know how that works out for you. I find the smooth version to be so much better. Finex is still really cool albeit on the pricey side.

[@janstewart2041]

@@TinyIndustrial if you cook on it frequently then it will smooth out in about a year or so

[@TinyIndustrial]

You mean that it smoothes out all on its own? Just from cooking on it? I haven't seen that happen.

[@DanyRivard]

Very informative !!!

[@TinyIndustrial]

Thanks! Glad you found it helpful. Going to make one of these for yourself?

[@DanyRivard]

@@TinyIndustrial One new skillet in particular !!

[@TinyIndustrial]

@@DanyRivard Excellent. Do it once...last forever.

[@everfamily-nq9jp]

I’d love to see how it looks after season it by the way love the idea.

[@TinyIndustrial]

I use this unit almost every day. Has a nice seasoning on it as you would expect. Nothing sticks to it. Great for searing tuna, other fish, eggs, bacon...all of it. Are you going to strip one of these griddles down yourself?

[@mariaweitzman4176]

The pan is fabulous!!! First time I’ve ever cooked fried eggs in cast iron without sticking.

[@TinyIndustrial]

Ah yes, you were the lucky recipient of said pan. The pan will last forever and hopefully so will this video. Evergreen content!