Lodge Number Question

[AMChisholm]

I've looked at the Lodge information, not able to figure out this additional number.

Bought a 10 1/2 8sk at Shopko last week. Several were available. A few had a "7", some had "4", and some were blank. These were all 10 1/2. I chose 7 because it seemed lucky.

Can someone explain the number 7 on this Lodge 8SK?

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[Doug D.]

Lodge has used markings in that location in the past to identify during what shift the piece was made. Their recent expansion may have necessitated something beyond just a mark/no mark designation.

 

[AMChisholm]

Thanks for the insite Doug!

Used a Dutch Over for Scout camping many times and am now getting into all the wonderful frying & baking options the skillets offer. Cornbread (a little over rated in my opinion, but as a Nebraska Cornhusker it was time to make it in the skillet), giant cookie for my daughter's birthday, potato/sausage/egg hash for breakfast, butter steaks. Have an 8" coming tomorrow. Just getting started!

 

[Steven C]

Thanks for the insite Doug!

Used a Dutch Over for Scout camping many times and am now getting into all the wonderful frying & baking options the skillets offer. Cornbread (a little over rated in my opinion, but as a Nebraska Cornhusker it was time to make it in the skillet), giant cookie for my daughter's birthday, potato/sausage/egg hash for breakfast, butter steaks. Have an 8" coming tomorrow. Just getting started!

Do try brownies, bread, and pie. andddd the list goes on and on