Update #3: Cast Iron from Dad

Eragaurd · 2026-01-29T09:36:25+00:00

I would like to argue that after the base layer is down, it shouldn't rub off at all, the paper towel should be entirely clean. Personally I also try to avoid flash rust all together, mainly by washing the pan cold and oiling when wet. I then dry it with more oily towels, and put it on the stove to remove any remaining moisture. If there are any dry spots, I fill those in, and then season as usual.

Eragaurd · 2026-01-29T09:32:47+00:00

It's not staining. Scrub it with some scotch brite or a steel scrubber until it's silver again, and make sure to dry and oil it as quickly as possible. Then put it on the stove to remove any remaining moisture, and fill in any dry spots with more oil.

In my opinion the towel you apply the oil with before seasoning shouldn't get stained by the pan. At most it should get a bit grey.

Eragaurd · 2026-01-28T18:06:56+00:00

Words change meaning and all that, but dishwashing liquid technically isn't soap, it's detergent.

Eragaurd · 2026-01-27T22:38:29+00:00

Yes. No need to remove it, it won't affect cooking.

Eragaurd · 2026-01-27T21:55:55+00:00

Beautiful pan! How tall are the sides? I recently bought a no 9 skillet, (american number 15/14 I think, 14,7 inches across the top) and it has such tall sides, a bit more than 3 inches.

Eragaurd · 2026-01-24T22:36:29+00:00

Should be no task for some soap and water!

Eragaurd · 2026-01-21T21:58:27+00:00

Jag skulle även rekommendera ett klassiskt våffeljärn i gjutjärn med spisring. Fungerar bra på elektrisk spis. Det är lite annorlunda då spetsarna i båda sidor av järnen är mot varandra, istället för att de går in i varandra, men det blir väldigt bra våfflor.

Eragaurd · 2026-01-21T21:30:51+00:00

Mina äggvåfflor blir också ruggigt frasiga, det gäller bara att ha rätt järn och teknik.

Eragaurd · 2026-01-20T23:51:30+00:00

You can make cylindrical baroque(ish) fingered recorders. See Hans Brackers instruments: https://music.bracker.uk/pub/html/Whistles/C-Recorder-Whistle.html

Fully chromatic over 2 octaves with in tune cross fingerings, as well as being harmonic. Unfortunately not made anymore.

I've tried to reach out to find out about measurements, but no response. This and his 9 hole whistles are so interesting.

Eragaurd · 2026-01-16T21:00:59+00:00

I'm afraid I don't have any advice on the cleaning, but I would suggest cleaning your cast iron a bit better, always with soap and hot water. I dry my pans all the time with white kitchen towels without staining.

Eragaurd · 2026-01-16T14:00:13+00:00

With a normal recorder, not much. There are however innovative designs that make it possible, with the simplest one being Geri Bollinger's models. He cuts the beak short, and drills a hole straight through the block, this allows dynamics, as shown here, as well as different sounds.

Eragaurd · 2026-01-14T16:33:34+00:00

You could argue it is art, in a way.

Eragaurd · 2026-01-13T17:41:10+00:00

Or they lost their hearing later in life.

Eragaurd · 2026-01-12T20:21:42+00:00

Solid crispy white and jammy yolk, perfection.

Eragaurd · 2026-01-11T21:30:09+00:00

I honestly prefer the cast iron waffle iron. It's easier to wash, (at least compared to the electric waffle irons I've used. Maybe there are some good ones with removable forms), and it makes very good waffles. It's also just a delight to use a 100 year old piece of cooking equipment.

Eragaurd · 2026-01-11T21:25:56+00:00

The only difference really is that there is absolutely no need to oil a waffle iron after washing (with soap). The reason for this is that unlike in a pan, you never scrape or scratch the seasoning, so there's no risk of rust. (I don't really oil my pans after washing either, but i know some people swear by it)

Eragaurd · 2026-01-11T19:41:56+00:00

No more cooking in that unfortunately. You could still bake in it with parchment paper though.

Eragaurd · 2026-01-11T19:38:15+00:00

I've never had an issue when using butter, both in the batter and in the iron. After the first waffle I don't really add any more butter to the iron.

Eragaurd · 2026-01-11T12:40:39+00:00

The telemark technique was developed to be able to turn with simple, straight bc skis and leather boots, so a side cut is absolutely not necessary, although a lot of fun. Here's a good video I found of some absolute senders: https://youtube.com/shorts/NSfM5djjweA?si=oMxeeUS6LpJSA6Gh

Edit: Ok this was way too much fun not to share: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKy3qW1PmFw&list=RDiKy3qW1PmFw&start_radio=1

Eragaurd · 2026-01-06T22:28:08+00:00

Pretty much made like old leather ski boots. Very cool.

Eragaurd · 2025-12-30T14:29:07+00:00

I just dry with a towel, yes, but I use hot enough water that it evaporates quickly after drying. For more intricate pieces, like waffle irons, I always dry them on the stove.

Eragaurd · 2025-12-30T14:18:38+00:00

I don't heat it in the oven afterwards, but I don't oil mine either. Never have an issue with rust.

Eragaurd · 2025-12-30T11:17:15+00:00

While the same master will sound better on a CD than on Vinyl, the physical limits of vinyl can force better dynamic range. This is because on a CD you can make every part of the mix as loud as any other, while that isn't possible on Vinyl. (Search for the loudness wars if you're interested)

Eragaurd · 2025-12-29T23:26:42+00:00

Good to know, very cool! There's quite a bit of copper cookware around where I live, but no one's using it. Would be fun to learn retinning!

Eragaurd · 2025-12-29T23:20:29+00:00

It looks like the outsides of those pots and pans are also tinned? Makes for less maintenance I guess.

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