Griswold waffle iron #8 1922 painted black?

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Nik Boldrini

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My waffle iron has a finish of glossy black paint. I have seen similar irons on ebay that were said to be original and they are this same finish. Yet, I have seen others that are bare cast iron and they also make the same claim. I prefer the bare look actually but I don't want to destroy the paint if it is vintage. What say the experts? Thanks.
 
Expert here. He-he. Griswold waffle irons never came painted. The came oiled and were grey. If they were seasoned well and used, they will be black but not look like they were painted. If they were seasoned with a thick coat of lard and used it may be real hard to tell the difference between seasoning and a coat of paint on a black Ferrari. Painting waffle irons is a no-no.

In either case a lye/e bath should let you start over.

Hilditch
 
Bases were often japanned (black, glossy look), but I don't know whether the exteriors of paddles ever were.
 
Japanning, a black lacquer finish, anything that is going to get heated to a high temperature does not compute to me.

Hilditch
 
Thanks experts. I will be happy to get the metal back to original. Incidentally, I recently purchased a low base for my 1922 and I found I have to leave it on the (electric) stove about 3-4 minutes longer per-side to get a nice brown waffle. It raises the iron about and inch above the burner now. Glad I didn't buy the high base or I would still be at the stove....:sleepy2:
 
Nik, if using Griswold irons it sounds like you need to get them hotter before the first waffle. See Grandma's Waffles below. On a gas stove med-high and a high base is plenty of heat. ELe? You may need high.

Hilditch
 
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