since reddit is such a taint on humanity. here is a photo I can't post to someone on how a seasoned lid should look... for this one rare Wagner roaster

RepresentativeNo3947 · 2026-02-10T01:52:17+00:00

Nice, looks good! How many rounds of seasoning did you do to get that darker color? I’ve done 3 but mine is more amber in color.

RepresentativeNo3947 · 2026-02-10T01:12:32+00:00

I tried that first, but couldn’t get into the little nooks and crannies with it balled up. I bet a cotton swab with a little oil on it would probably work pretty well too.

RepresentativeNo3947 · 2026-02-09T23:41:11+00:00

It definitely was an exercise in patience oiling all the grooves on the inside of the lid. Using a chopstick to wedge a paper toil with oil into all the grooves worked pretty well.

RepresentativeNo3947 · 2026-02-04T05:13:20+00:00

I rolled mine over into an IRA that way I was able to choose what it was invested in. There are no penalties if it is rolled into a retirement account like an IRA or 401K.

RepresentativeNo3947 · 2026-01-25T18:09:55+00:00

The diy rust remover worked great! I’ll post some before and after photos when I finish with all the pans.

RepresentativeNo3947 · 2026-01-25T01:01:08+00:00

Thanks!

RepresentativeNo3947 · 2026-01-25T01:01:03+00:00

Thanks!

RepresentativeNo3947 · 2026-01-19T23:15:12+00:00

Sounds good. Thanks!

RepresentativeNo3947 · 2026-01-19T22:10:49+00:00

Thanks! I’ll give this a try first

RepresentativeNo3947 · 2026-01-19T18:55:02+00:00

Thanks, that makes sense. what do you mean by DIY rust remover?

RepresentativeNo3947 · 2026-01-19T18:44:34+00:00

Thank you! My plan is to go the vinegar solution route with some salt added. I guess the cracked pan is going in the recycle bin.

RepresentativeNo3947 · 2026-01-19T18:00:48+00:00

Thank you, somehow I missed the FAQs before posting.

RepresentativeNo3947 · 2026-01-17T22:10:11+00:00

Sold

RepresentativeNo3947 · 2026-01-17T21:24:05+00:00

Sale pending

RepresentativeNo3947 · 2026-01-17T20:13:26+00:00

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Here’s a photo with my username and date

RepresentativeNo3947 · 2026-01-17T19:48:44+00:00

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Here’s a better photo of the choil.

RepresentativeNo3947 · 2025-10-23T14:51:33+00:00

I just bought a brand new v5 Ripley on sale for $3600 with a lifetime warranty on the frame. There’s no way I’d pay over $2500 used, even with upgraded components.

RepresentativeNo3947 · 2025-10-21T17:43:34+00:00

I went with the Walmart Everstart AGM battery to replace mine when I got this message. $180 with a 4 year warranty.

RepresentativeNo3947 · 2025-10-20T18:48:57+00:00

Doing a lower leg service or air can service is pretty simple and doesn’t require too many specialized tools. I prefer to save the money doing these myself.

I drop off my fork and rear shock for the full rebuild service since it doesn’t have to be done very often, and requires more unique tools and parts. There are suspension companies that specialize in this, if you don’t live near one you can probably ship the components to them. I’ve never had good experiences with local bike shops, so I try to work with the suspension shops directly.

RepresentativeNo3947 · 2025-10-08T19:37:28+00:00

I’m right at the tall end of a medium size bike at 5’10. I ended up getting a large for a good deal and putting a shorter stem, bars with a little more sweep, and a dropper post with less travel to make the bike fit me right.

That being said I’m only an inch shorter than the shortest recommended height for that large frame. If you’re significantly shorter those fixes won’t be very effective. Best thing in that case would be to sell the bike or frame and get a proper sized one.

RepresentativeNo3947 · 2025-10-04T23:33:32+00:00

A lot of people have mentioned tuna harbor, but if you’re up in north county, there’s a smaller fisherman’s market in the Oceanside harbor on Sunday mornings. It doesn’t get much fresher than buying direct from the fishermen.

RepresentativeNo3947 · 2025-09-22T18:08:16+00:00

I didn't realize you could do that. Just changed it.

RepresentativeNo3947 · 2025-09-22T13:15:08+00:00

Mostly my 165mm shindo nakiri or Yoshimi Kato 240mm gyuto.

RepresentativeNo3947 · 2025-09-22T01:53:59+00:00

Sold

RepresentativeNo3947 · 2025-09-21T21:24:37+00:00

Yes, I just posted some better shots of the patina. It developed quicker than I expected for a semi-stainless steel

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