Griswold Cast Iron

Smokin_Trout · December 2016

Came across this place just outside of Hocking Hills, Ohio.

RedSkip · December 2016

It's amazing, I was raised in Erie, PA and never knew that some of the best CI in the world was made there. Too bad the industry is gone and manufacturing is on the way out.

SaintJohnsEgger · December 2016

travisstrick said:

SaintJohnsEgger said:

@travisstrick: who would that be?

It's http://www.irongargoyle.com/

the cast iron guy has a large booth inside. If it's cast iron he probably has it.

Thanks sir.

But wrong part of North Florida for me. I'm over on the east coast on the banks of th St. Johns river.

NPHuskerFL · December 2016

@focker Pretty funny. We exchange gifts with some friends (more like extended family). They always ask what I'd like. Response... Old CI preferably Griswold or Wagner. I even prefaced with i don't care if it needs some or a lot of TLC.

bigbadben · December 2016

Lots of YouTube videos on smoothing out CI.

Focker · December 2016

Lit said:

DoubleEgger said:

@Lit is that the antique mall on Roswell Rd near Williamson Brothers?

I think it's just called the Marietta antique mall. It's by the chicken house looking restaurant. Sorry I don't know the area well but I have been there a couple times and remember seeing some pans. Probably not cheap but you might find a nice one. Remember there's more to it than just getting a #10. I got a small logo #10 that my parents got when my grandma passed and it's heavy as crap. Still cooks great and is smooth as can be but it's twice the weight as the earlier large slant logos. I watched for deals on griswold stuff for several years and they don't really exist around here I had much better luck on eBay.

Yeah, I walk by the small logos. Would take a Wags over a small logo any day. Same goes for the dual logos, no bueno.

Large logos, or the old unmarked Griswold and Wags, are the ones you want.

Focker · December 2016

NPHuskerFL said:

@focker Pretty funny. We exchange gifts with some friends (more like extended family). They always ask what I'd like. Response... Old CI preferably Griswold or Wagner. I even prefaced with i don't care if it needs some or a lot of TLC.

Good stuff Blake. I too, have rehab'd some doozies dirt cheap.

Like the Trump train, I am extremely proud to ride on the Vintage Iron Bandwagon.

You can never have too much Wags and/or Griswold IMO.

Focker · December 2016

Smokin_Trout said:

Came across this place just outside of Hocking Hills, Ohio.

How much was that hotel waffle iron, top left?

DoubleEgger · December 2016

travisstrick said:

SaintJohnsEgger said:

@travisstrick: who would that be?

It's http://www.irongargoyle.com/

the cast iron guy has a large booth inside. If it's cast iron he probably has it.

Thanks again Travis. I called them I was able to pick up a small logo #10 and a Birmingham #14 for a price I couldn't resist. Those will tide me over until I can find a good slant logo with a lid that doesn't break the bank. That B'ham is going to be awesome on the XL.

NPHuskerFL · December 2016

bigbadben said:

Lots of YouTube videos on smoothing out CI.

I concur. However, all the buffing in the world won't get you the same skillet as an original oldie. The weight tells the story. It's easy to pick out an imposter. Nothing wrong with a well seasoned Lodge etc...I own plenty of these. Collecting vintage CI is a different animal all together.

DoubleEgger · December 2016

Smokin_Trout said:

Came across this place just outside of Hocking Hills, Ohio.

Logan Antique Mall?

HeavyG · December 2016

So...just like with Beanie Babies or Tickle Me Elmos or Cabbage Patch Dolls, when is the cast iron fad/bubble going to burst and folks can once again start finding pieces at dirt cheap prices?

YEMTrey · December 2016

Somebody here turned me to this guy on twitter. Great feed and some really cool cast iron!

http://theculinaryfanatic.com/

travisstrick · December 2016

YEMTrey said:

Somebody here turned me to this guy on twitter. Great feed and some really cool cast iron!

http://theculinaryfanatic.com/

He has a video of a closet with his full collection. Super impressive. I've been watching him for a year or two.

travisstrick · December 2016

DoubleEgger said:

travisstrick said:

SaintJohnsEgger said:

@travisstrick: who would that be?

It's http://www.irongargoyle.com/

the cast iron guy has a large booth inside. If it's cast iron he probably has it.

Thanks again Travis. I called them I was able to pick up a small logo #10 and a Birmingham #14 for a price I couldn't resist. Those will tide me over until I can find a good slant logo with a lid that doesn't break the bank. That B'ham is going to be awesome on the XL.

The guy who owns the booth inside the mall used to work for lodge. He knows everything there is to know.

You can can pick up non collectible #8 smooth pans for $20 all day long.

Smokin_Trout · December 2016

Focker said:

Smokin_Trout said:

Came across this place just outside of Hocking Hills, Ohio.

How much was that hotel waffle iron, top left?

Don't know. Most of the pans were $20-50. I found a 10" wag for less than $10 in one of the other booths

Smokin_Trout · December 2016

DoubleEgger said:

Smokin_Trout said:

Came across this place just outside of Hocking Hills, Ohio.

Logan Antique Mall?

Sounds right.
Probably should have bought them all and resold to everyone here.

Focker · December 2016

NPHuskerFL said:

bigbadben said:

Lots of YouTube videos on smoothing out CI.

I concur. However, all the buffing in the world won't get you the same skillet as an original oldie. The weight tells the story. It's easy to pick out an imposter. Nothing wrong with a well seasoned Lodge etc...I own plenty of these. Collecting vintage CI is a different animal all together.

I couldn't agree more.

DaveRichardson · December 2016

Smokin_Trout said:

Came across this place just outside of Hocking Hills, Ohio.

I remember playing with the little red barn on the bottom right!

The double griddle on the bottom left is very intriguing!

DoubleEgger · January 2017

Thanks to the recommendation from @travisstrick, I was able to pick up a #10 Griswold and a #14 Birmingham for a very reasonable price. I'll need to season the Griswold a little more but I'm stoked. The B'ham is a beast!

Eggcelsior · January 2017

@DoubleEgger homie-quan, did they ship? I'm looking for a 12 inch old school one

DoubleEgger · January 2017

Eggcelsior said:

@DoubleEgger homie-quan, did they ship? I'm looking for a 12 inch old school one

Yes they did. No problem. Good folks down there.

DoubleEgger · January 2017

Eggcelsior said:

@DoubleEgger homie-quan, did they ship? I'm looking for a 12 inch old school one

Might want to call that Logan Antique Mall denoted above if the Iron Gargoyle can't help you.

Focker · January 2017

Smokin_Trout said:

Came across this place just outside of Hocking Hills, Ohio.

FWIW for anyone interested...

Called Logan, they don't ship, because it's usually the dealbreaker.
But she offered $135 for the hotel waffle iron over the phone. She was willing to contact the seller for more. I declined.

A Griswold recently went for $478 with 30 bids on fleabay. They book for $400-500.

Hotch · January 2017

Looking for a Poffertjes cast iron pan. 19 dimple would be great!
Any help would be appreciated.
Like this:

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5017260/uploads/editor/gt/fs66ui2se53z.jpg

Focker · January 2017

Hotch said:

Looking for a Poffertjes cast iron pan. 19 dimple would be great!
Any help would be appreciated.
Like this:

I have seen plenty of vintage ebelskivers out in the wild. They usually only have 7 spots.

May be better off finding a Chinese CI Japanese takoyaki pan.
http://niceyfemme.com/2011/02/03/my-new-toy-a-takoyaki-pan/

Best of luck.

Hotch · January 2017

@Focker Yep I saw those but the well is to deep for Dutch pancakes. Oh well I may have to get one from Australia. Seems it is common there. Thanks.

jls9595 · January 2017

So what is the difference in quality of Griswold vs Lodge? Just trying to learn something here tia

blasting · January 2017

jls9595 said:

So what is the difference in quality of Griswold vs Lodge? Just trying to learn something here tia

Besides the history, griswolds are lighter, and glass smooth. Lodge are a fair bit rougher.

blasting · January 2017

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Griswold Cast Iron

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