Too Much Rust?

Too Much Rust? is a video were I share some examples of rusty cast iron cookware and go over how much rust is too much to make a piece worth keeping or restoring.
#castiron #rustyiron #rust

Visit the Cast Iron Cookware Website
Home of "Easy Beezy" Cast Iron Seasoning Stick!

Like Cast Iron Cookware on Facebook:

Follow Cast Iron Cookware on Instagram:

Follow Cast Iron Cookware on Twitter:

Email Cast Iron Cookware:

Sign up to receive Cast Iron Cookware emails:

Become a Cast Iron Cookware Patron:

Cast Iron Cookware Facebook Group:

DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This includes other items purchased during that session. This helps support the Cat Iron Cookware and allows me to continue making videos like this one. Thank you for any support that Cast Iron Cookware receives through your purchases.

Recommended by Cast Iron Cookware
Lodge L8SQ3 Cast Iron Square Skillet, 10.5 inch

[shawnschmidtke]

Would love to see a video of you cleaning those up and how they turned out.

[Deeb]

Just watched someone talk about rust for 20 minutes...and somehow it was quite relaxing

[RyanGregory-nnfh]

Mr. Steven Ryan here TY for this video. I paused it on the large piece and ran off to look how bad those pans were that I salvaged. Not bad at all. Surface rust. I also found out that the Three style square pan is a Lodge BE 8 H. When I searched for it I was able to see a photo on Ebay. I am keeping all the pans I picked up and have a desire to get the cleaning started when I can afford it. I no longer have a bit of fear of the baking process and am welcoming the challenge of the task so I can one start a new hobby and two eat some better food... .. lol. Back to the rest of the video now. TY

[edcox]

Stephen great video and thanks again for your readings of God's word at the end. I notice you wear your wedding ring while roughing around with all that cast iron. I was a jeweler before I retired so for you and all that read this and value their wedding rings. If your heart and soul is in that ring get an inexpensive sterling ring to wear while working, it'll save a lot of wear and tear on the one your heart is in so it'll last your lifetime. I've seen too many hearts broken because the ring was too far gone to be repaired. Keep up the good work I always look forward to these videos.

[Sewist]

Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge. I like the new name for your seasoning stick.

[jwadkins]

Another great video. Your videos help keep antique dealers honest and you share the Good Word too. Keep it up.

[bradpayne]

Thanks Stephen so much, watching your videos I have been learning how to use and clean cast iron cookware. Love the Scripture

[turkey]

You're Evaluation is based on what you would pay for the item. Versus what somebody else that would consider it priceless and pay a whole lot more! The prices you quote are different depending on what region of the country you're in also?

[kimelizabeth]

Found this video very helpful. Having someone show what to get as well as what not to get along with pricing expectations is great! There are a lot of vintage stores near me with cast iron and this gives me a better idea of which are overpriced and/or not worth picking up. Have a great day!

[rodneyparks]

Loved this video, because I learned some. THANK YOU VERY MUCH !

[lisavaccarezza]

Thank you for all of the information… I have been able to restore in many pieces from my great grandfather… thank you for everything you do

[castironlady]

The spider skillet is my favorite. Sometimes pieces of cast iron that are extremely rusty can be a surprise when they are restored successfully.

[janellekays]

Love that you are sharing God's word. Thank you.

[RJRansdell-dy]

I had watched your video on removing rust from a CI pan using vinager and removing it within 30 minutes and I liked your method I have a cornbread pan I need to clean up it is rusty so I am going to give your method a try on it and see about bringing it back to life I plan on setting up an electrolysis method sometime in the future, but in the meantime I will give the easy off method a try on some pans that are pretty crusty

[thurmanjrd]

I have always been told not to boil water in cast iron is it safe or never do it thanks for teaching is all about cast iron mine has been handed down to me and love them best corn bread ever

[soilarodriguez]

I love your videos learn how to care for my cast iron thanks😊

[superman-rpfu]

Reading of the word at the INSTANT SUB!

[bamagtrdude]

good advice; i bought a super rusted 1920's Wagner skillet for $5 last year, and restored it in my e-tank; it had a LOT of pitting & took a while to sale ... like you, i don't think i will fool around w/investing in a piece so severely rusted over again, unless it belongs to a friend that wants to restore it for sentimental reasons ... i mostly bought it b/c i knew it was old, and i wanted to test my e-tank out on it

[jerskitty]

I have a tea pot that was badly rusted. There was loose chunk's of rust inside of it. I emptied it out scrubbed it down as best I could then dried it in the oven and oiled it up a bit. After I was able to see that it is a Wagner. It took up enough oil to turn black again, even the inside. The issue is that the bottom of the inside is still not smooth. My question if I put it through another cleaning session with some lye or vinegar will that remove more of the roughness on the surface or is that the pitting you're talking about?
The next question is, if I can get the whole piece restored how do I care for it when I use it. I've read that you're not supposed to continue to season the inside of it so do you empty it and heat dry each time you use it or does it have to be towel dried etc.?
I was really too little to pay attention to how my grandmother cared for her's and I only recall it sitting on the wood stove at all times in the winter. My guess is that she was using it to keep moisture in the air as well as to make coffee and tea, but I don't recall seeing what she did with it in the summer when most of the cooking was being done outside.

[bobs]

hey steven, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. i love that long handle gate marked spider. prob was used on the range! i would never toss away that much history, i would clean it up and use it. even if it had cracks.