Need help with breaking handle on Cast Iron

Big Papa · October 2008

Can anyone tell me how they have been breaking off the handles on cast iron skillets?

thanks

Chef C

Firestarter21 · October 2008

Haven't done it myself, but my first assumption would be a zing wheel. If that doesn't work a saws-all. The zing wheel should do the trick though, probably a little smoother too.

PedroWuzHere · October 2008

a hand held grinder did just fine for me, wear eye protection though.

Little Chef · October 2008

Perhaps I have missed something, but why do you want to break the handle off a cast iron skillet? Why not just buy cast iron without handles? There are plenty of those on the market, especially at Bass Pro Shops. As I said, maybe I missed something.... :unsure:

tjv · October 2008

I won't try to break it off, it cuts reasonably easy. Any saw with a metal blade will work. If using a power saw, just go with low RPMs, slow blade speed. Maybe a little oil on the cut to keep the blade cool. Hacksaw for hand cutting works too.

Any metal shop can get it done in two minutes, probably $10 charge. T

Big Papa · October 2008

because i dont want to buy a new one. i have a olde one .

Rick's Tropical Delight · October 2008

hacksaw, then smooth the cut with a bench grinder or file.

Retired RailRoader · October 2008

I used a Sawzall with a fine metal blade at low speed. I then just file it smooth. Very easy too do.

fishlessman · October 2008

does it just not fit, my 12 inch fits just fine with the handle. i really dont see a need that the pan sits dead center in an egg, the egg is hotter in back anyways. it cuts fine with a hack saw or grinder if you really need to cut it off.

Hungry Joe · October 2008

I bought on of these and it works great:

http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay_10551_10001_99354_-1______?rFlag=true&cFlag=1

Need help with breaking handle on Cast Iron

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