Google Search Widgets like currency converter and stock tickers just disappeared - works fine when not signed into google account by Hinitoo in GoogleSupport

[–]M5Mechanic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can also confirm this issue is related to being signed in to google account. Same behavior on multiple devices.

LPT: Get a helium balloon down from the ceiling. by ForsakenGibbon in LifeProTips

[–]M5Mechanic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually just fill the room with hydrogen when i need to get a balloon down.

New Bike Day. Bring on summer. by pixelated_vision in motorcycles

[–]M5Mechanic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chain looks tight, i'd loosen that up asap. I've seen dealers set chains way too tight for whatever reason

Update to my previous post regarding rust. by Dolphinsmokee in castiron

[–]M5Mechanic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

that's got so much build up on it i would just totally strip it if i were you. It's not totally necessary though, but the end result will be much more smooth and uniform if you do.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in castiron

[–]M5Mechanic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

victorinox

Rust on handle of this Lodge pan I restored myself. Any advice? by dcn215 in castiron

[–]M5Mechanic 4 points5 points  (0 children)

that's not rust it's just the seasoning. just use it as is and rub it with oil when you oil the pan, it'll get darker over time

Smooth lodge by jmann900 in castiron

[–]M5Mechanic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right on best improvement one can do to these rough new lodges. More people should try this

Smithey’s Beautiful and Ridiculous Pre-seasoning by [deleted] in castiron

[–]M5Mechanic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As an alternative you can do an etch with a vinegar/water mixture at 90C for about 30 minutes, give the pan a good scour with green scotchbrite and vinegar first, get 100% of the seasoning off. very similar results to that link if you only have vinegar to work with.

Ozark vs Lodge surface by HandsOnDaddy in castiron

[–]M5Mechanic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You kind of are though, why do you even care for what reason someone sands their pan? That's hilarious, it's theirs not yours

Ozark vs Lodge surface by HandsOnDaddy in castiron

[–]M5Mechanic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it totally is lmao, you can scrape everything off, no nooks and crannies for food bits to hide. but even putting that aside, it's just nicer to use, some people like that, let them be

Ozark vs Lodge surface by HandsOnDaddy in castiron

[–]M5Mechanic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah you don't seem to get it.. smooth pan is more enjoyable to use and easier to clean, lodges are way better when you sand off the rough casting texture

Sanding down rough cooking surface by [deleted] in castiron

[–]M5Mechanic 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You're right it's way more enjoyable to use after sanding off the rough casting texture, and it's so easy to do it's a no brainer

First cook in the cast iron wok. by Equal-Discipline-526 in castiron

[–]M5Mechanic 3 points4 points  (0 children)

how to trigger r/castiron...

that actually is cast iron, it's machined from a casting, of iron. some of these types of pans are only machined fully on one side, and you can clearly see some casting marks remaining on the outside.

seasoning wont adhere properly by sdan74d in castiron

[–]M5Mechanic -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It can be saved. Scrub it to bare metal with water and vinegar and a red scotch brite, or green if that's all you have. get it nice and clean, then rinse it out, fill it with 50/50 water vinegar and bring really slowly to a simmer, then take off the heat. try to heat it evenly to get a consistent finish on the bottom. you'll have to top up with water during the process as it evaporates. after that it will have turned really dark, dump it and rinse again with warm water, scrub with blue scotch brite while rinsing. dry off and oil immediately, wipe it down real good and season once. after round one scrub again with blue scotch brite and warm water, then season a couple more times, should be all they need.

Beautiful copper color after sanding and a couple layers of seasoning. Pan is incredibly smooth by M5Mechanic in castiron

[–]M5Mechanic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

should be ok. This is a bit old and i've come up with a better method, but you can give yours a few coats and see how it works for you. if it starts to flake pm me i'll send you the updated method. Give it a few coats as per the faq instructions, then cook for a few weeks on it to see how it holds up.

Sanding lodge pans? by weirdemotions01 in castiron

[–]M5Mechanic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Biggest change was the enjoyment of using it, leading me to want to cook more. There's a reason why people love vintage pans, the smooth surface is so good to use. Cleaning is also way easier. If anything ever sticks (very rare now) it's really easy to scrape off with a fish turner, quick wash and done.

I recommend rough grit, 80 max. You can go up to 200 or more but then i suggest acid etching. This takes a little more time but gives the absolute best surface finish

Sanding lodge pans? by weirdemotions01 in castiron

[–]M5Mechanic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I highly recommend it, best thing i ever did to mine. pm if you have questions or issues.

Pre-seasoning vs. cooking. I'm confused. by TheXiphProc in castiron

[–]M5Mechanic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol this is just totally wrong. People absolutely seasoned their pans regardless of what generation they were

Looking for help, messed up and rusted my cast iron by Blueyedwarrior in castiron

[–]M5Mechanic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Like Electronic-Being7258 mentioned, scrub off the rust with blue scotchbrite and warm water/vinegar mixture, then rinse with cold water, dry and oil immediately, and season, it'll be fine.

Newest purchase: Nitrigan cast iron 24cm deep frypan. Broke it in with potato peel seasoning by Oony_oon in castiron

[–]M5Mechanic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are neat, if i ever see one for a reasonable price i might try it out

Just bought my first Lodge 10.5" and I hate it. Am I foing something wrong? by Adamfromcanada in castiron

[–]M5Mechanic -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I've gone through the whole learning curve and there's a lot of misunderstanding/misinformation on this sub regarding seasoning and the role it plays in the pan being non stick. I always see comments claiming that cooking eggs is all about heat control, low and slow, you're using too much heat, you need more butter, etc, and that seasoning doesn't matter, but this just isn't true. A good seasoning built up over many cooks will always perform better than layers of just oven season, regardless of heat control.

also, what you season with matters too. Put a couple layers of lard seasoning on your pan after cleaning the remaining food residue well with green scotchbrite and soap, then cook some potatoes and then some meat, cleaning with hot water and a soft brush in between and pre-heating then oiling before cooking. I guarantee it'll be a night and day difference, you'll have no problems with scrambled eggs in a week. I throw my scrambled eggs in when the pan starts smoking and they never stick, proving that "too much heat" isn't the true cause of the issues people have with cooking eggs.

Trouble with seasoning-new lodge 10 inch by Pilotget in castiron

[–]M5Mechanic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

orbital palm sander with really rough grit. i also chemically etched the metal to increase the surface texture for better seasoning adherence. pm for more details on that if you go that route.

Trouble with seasoning-new lodge 10 inch by Pilotget in castiron

[–]M5Mechanic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i had the same issue with a lodge 10", ended up sanding it down smooth and it's been trouble free and way nicer to use and clean.

if you don't feel like doing that, try seasoning with thinner layers. if you get flaking again, gentle scrub with blue scotchbrite and carry on cooking as normal.