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Kyle said:
I have one Griswold #7. I can't get a good enough seasoning on it to use it for eggs, however. :(
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It might be your spatula too. Have been making eggs in my cast iron for years and use a "fish" spatula to slide underneath the egg. You can also take a standard spatula to the stones and put a dullish edge on it. Key thing is to create something that slides underneath whatever you are cooking with ease. There can be a little "sticktion" with cast iron and carbon steel pans even if seasoned they will likely not be as slippery as a non-stick pan. If that fails you should send me your pan.

After my Wagner cracked early last year after many years of serviceI replaced it with a Japanese Iwachu skillet (they only make one size). Even though the surface is not glassy like my Wagner or Griswold there is very little sticking and the pan is a true joy. Wish they made a bigger version though.
 
Just bought a Griswold #10 Large logo! I purchased it from Doris at Griswoldcookware.com. Anything I should be mindful of once it arrives?
 
I found out a while ago that among the "assets" my wife's family divvied up after her grandma passed away a few years ago was an entire, lovingly-maintained set of Griswolds dating to the '30s (large-logo blocks?). My wife, who burns water, passed on them. Doh.
 
I have a #8 griswald that was my grandmothers, my mother took it when she left her home back east and when I moved out... "I don't know what happened to it mom" :p Ya she caught me about a year later lol :p
 
I'm still trying to find a lid for my #8 skillet locally. I scoure the antique shops in hopes that one will pop up.
 
Shinob1 said:
Just bought a Griswold #10 Large logo! I purchased it from Doris at Griswoldcookware.com. Anything I should be mindful of once it arrives?
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They have some beautiful stuff on their website, but didn't you find them a little pricey?
 
unkajonet said:
They have some beautiful stuff on their website, but didn't you find them a little pricey?
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I'm getting a #10 large logo shipped for 100 usd. Do you think that's too much? I could have gone the eBay route, but I'm concerned about quality. I figured going through their store would ensure that I received a quality piece. Although now you're making me second guess myself. :scared4:
 
Specialty store like theirs do a tremendous ammount of footwork insureing the buyer gets what they pay for. Sometimes rare verieties can seem very expensive but you are paying for a service of identification and classifacation. How much do you want an item and how much time do you want t spend looking for it. It's all subjective.

Personally I like the hunt myself, but at times I want something very focused in a short period of time and I will pay for a specialist to cut my search time to nothing :p

So it comes down to a point of needs. Is that pan exactly what you want? Is the condition exactly what you need for your collection? if they are than I'd say your getting what you paid for and all is good :)

For something I really need and want in a condition I need I will consider paying more than market value to aquire it, you just have to balance out what your wants, needs, and time, are worth to you :)
 
Shinob1 said:
I'm getting a #10 large logo shipped for 100 usd. Do you think that's too much? I could have gone the eBay route, but I'm concerned about quality. I figured going through their store would ensure that I received a quality piece. Although now you're making me second guess myself. :scared4:
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Definitely didn't mean it like that! I went the ebay route and picked up a #8 & #10 (they'll be here by the end of the week). I think the advantage of your way is that you're guaranteed a good pan. If the price is worth it to you, then it's a win. I went the ebay route because it's more of a "what the heck, why not?" purchase. Part of the fun is trying to see if I can pick something up for $20 & $30, respectively.
 
DwarvenChef said:
Specialty store like theirs do a tremendous ammount of footwork insureing the buyer gets what they pay for. Sometimes rare verieties can seem very expensive but you are paying for a service of identification and classifacation. How much do you want an item and how much time do you want t spend looking for it. It's all subjective.

Personally I like the hunt myself, but at times I want something very focused in a short period of time and I will pay for a specialist to cut my search time to nothing :p

So it comes down to a point of needs. Is that pan exactly what you want? Is the condition exactly what you need for your collection? if they are than I'd say your getting what you paid for and all is good :)

For something I really need and want in a condition I need I will consider paying more than market value to aquire it, you just have to balance out what your wants, needs, and time, are worth to you :)
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+1
 
I really wanted a solid large logo and I think I got what I wanted considering the price. However I think the next purchase will be on the bay to see if I can score a good deal or a piece that will be nice after some TLC.
 
With these sort of things the piece is used long after the price is forgotten. How long would it take for you to make one of these? What would you charge per hour?
 
No problem Johnny

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In November 1931, a record for world's largest omelet was set in Chehalis, Washington. The omelet was made using 7,200 eggs and was cooked in a eight-foot skillet greased by two woman skating around it with bacon tied to their feet
 
Since this picture i have a few more ,but i pulled these out of this oven i refurbished Wedgewood 1940's
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And some waffle irons .

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I just picked up this Griswold waffle iron in an antique shop. I have an old coil top range, but it still worked out alright by pre-heating the iron in the oven at 400* for 20 minutes and then cranking up the heat on the stove. This was my first waffle, I couldn't believe how well they all turned out.

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Very nice Kyle mmmmmmmmmmmm waffles.
 
my wife loves waffles. i do a great sourdough/buttermilk. electric waffle makers suck, though. i think that Griswold maker is what i need to buy.
 
Griswold made all sort of waffle irons but for the home the 8-9 inch high or low base from $100-$150 or if you can find cheaper not cleaned . the high base is mostly for wood fire or coal and the low base for gas or electric.

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Seen a few of these around but none of them in usable condition. I've got my eye out for one :)
 
steeley said:
Griswold made all sort of waffle irons but for the home the 8-9 inch high or low base from $100-$150 or if you can find cheaper not cleaned . the high base is mostly for wood fire or coal and the low base for gas or electric.

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Mine is just like the one on top, except not as pretty and black, but perfectly usable. I picked it up for $45. Sounds like I did alright! :doublethumbsup:

Anyone have any good waffle recipes?
 
Griswold enthusiast may also want to check out the Erie series pans. Erie's are also Griswolds and were made from 1880-1907 and predate the Griswold name but are basically the same company. Around 1907 the Erie style pans and name were discontinued in favor of the Griswold brand and changes were made that produced pans that were heavier but more predicable and less prone to cracking if dropped. These earlier Erie pans are significantly lighter and beautifully cast with lots of character and even maker's marks. On ebay this style of pan is often described as having a "heat ring". I put up a long post about them here post #20 :http://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/showthread.php/10653-anyone-using-vintage-cast-iron/page2 (actually it was way too long but in my defense I am new to this): BTW those waffle irons look beautiful
 
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