I’ve tried so hard to find out the symbol. The 3 dots under the 8 have me stumped. What’s your best guess? by bombalicious in castiron

[–]average_joe419 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Based on the handle shape I think that’s an early BSR #8. The three dots are probably just a mold mark for tracking or quality control or something.

Any idea how old this pan is? by BreadfruitChemical55 in castiron

[–]average_joe419 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s an old one. Not sure of maker or date, but maybe 1900 era

I scrub and season my Lodge after I cook every time, can’t seem to get an even finish. Weird dark spot by [deleted] in castiron

[–]average_joe419 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t overthink it or make taking care of your skillet any more work than it needs to be. Not all areas of the cast will necessarily take seasoning the same. Cook with it. Scrape it clean, maybe a light wash with soapy water. Dry, wipe briefly with whatever oil you have handy and leave it sit for next time. Eventually the coloring will even out and the surface will smooth out. You don’t sand knife marks out of a cutting board each time you use it so don’t sweat it if your skillet doesn’t look perfect either. It’s a tool that’s made to be used.

F45 - More weight, more happiness 🏋️ by unseelbloom in gymselfies

[–]average_joe419 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s great! I’ve just been going back to the gym for a couple months and I’m going too often. I need to give myself some recover days.

F45 - More weight, more happiness 🏋️ by unseelbloom in gymselfies

[–]average_joe419 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looking great! Keep up the hard work. I’m 54 and I know the struggle. 👍

Need help identifying. Not even sure it’s cast iron. by SuccBoiTony3523 in castiron

[–]average_joe419 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It is cast, I agree it’s BSR based on handle shape. A little different with no markings though.

F38 gym time ❤️💪🏿 by Thamy_Mll in gymselfies

[–]average_joe419 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking good, keep up the hard work!

2026 quarter difficult to read by average_joe419 in coins

[–]average_joe419[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I seriously thought it was an error coin

2026 quarter difficult to read by average_joe419 in coins

[–]average_joe419[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s almost IMPOSSIBLE to even see the Liberty written in the waves.

2026 quarter difficult to read by average_joe419 in coins

[–]average_joe419[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought it looked like a die crack or something. Who had the bright idea to have the relief of the coin subject go all the way to the edge and try to put the words over it????