To strip, or not to strip

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Stan D

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That is quite a question. I did my weekly thrift store route, and came across this #5;

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It was cheap,marked $8.50, and 25% off made it $6.31 w/tax. It has a bit of rust on one edge, and the casting has a spot where it's a little rough. The bottom is smooth, but I don't know what might have been done to it before the art was painted on. Here are shots of the handle. There is a small "0" at the base of the handle.

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Sorry about the fuzzy pics, my preferred camera was left in Da' Wife's car. But the question remains, do I strip it or not. I know what I want to do, and what I can and cannot do. Unless it's some lost work of art, valuable beyond my wildest dreams(yeah, like I have that kind of luck), I'm wanting to strip, re-season and use.

So, what should I do?
 
Bonnie, I was thinkin' more Salt N Peppa, versus Devo, so if I do it, it'll be "Strip it. strip it real good".

And John, my "art" has a signature. Doesn't that make it worth millions?
 
The real question is. Is the art work worth more than the skillet, or is the skillet worth more than the art work?

Looks like the art work was worth more than the skillet to someone, at one time.


For me the art work went for a dipping. https://picasaweb.google.com/114772661409714296598/JeffreyR#6117239675981681906

So you might want to dip it so dip it real good.:twisted:

Just in case that you forgot, this forum is for The Cast Iron Collector in you. Not the Art Collector in you. :icon_rofl:
 
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The handle looks like Griswold to me. Can you see any numbers or logo under the paint? $6 for a decent Griswold is a bargain. How's the cooking surface?
 
I know I am giving away my age here but I remember when painting on cast iron pans and old saw blades was trendy. People were watching Bob Ross paint his happy little trees on TV and then all of the sudden they were painting on pans.
 
I see nothing under the paint, but that doesn't discount the idea that whoever may have spackled it for a smooth painting surface. I'll find out soon. I may be able to get it in a lye bag tomorrow.

The cooking surface seems good. But truthfully, I wouldn't put it past someone to paint the whole pan black. That, and I'm in the camp of not trusting an unknown seasoning.

Thanks for all the opinions. Being somewhat new to this CI thing, I didn't want to break a rule!

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Bonnie, saws(hand tools in general) are also an interest of mine, and there are some saws that would be ruined if they were to be painted. Unlike CI, stripping off paint would also take off other markings. Many saws had an etching of a company logo on them.
 
Stan D said:
Bonnie, saws(hand tools in general) are also an interest of mine, and there are some saws that would be ruined if they were to be painted. Unlike CI, stripping off paint would also take off other markings. Many saws had an etching of a company logo on them.
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Sorry Stan, You can not have all the nice saws I have some nice Simonds and Disston saws hanging in my saw mill. Are you a carpenter?:icon_thumbsup:
 
No, Jeffrey, I would characterize myself more as a jack of all trades,master of none. I enjoy woodworking, and hang out with some traditional wooden boat builders. And I never said I had all the saws. I have 5 or 6 Disstons, including one 12" one that isn't on the historical website. The only 12 "er they list is a back saw, and mine isn't. But none of mine are etched.
 
Okay, the stripping is done. It only took two sessions in the lye bag. It did not reveal any other markings, but there is some pitting from rust on the bottom outside. I can't seem to get a good pic of it. There is also what looks like a "dirty" casting mark on the outside edge, near the top.

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And a matching spot on the inside, just not as severe. The inside looks smooth as a baby's bottom. Can't wait to season and cook in it.
 
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