I'm nervous as shit about that particulate getting in my dialysis access site.
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Yeah that would not be good. A good respirator would keep it out your lungs. But it needs to be done outdoors so none the particals have a chance to stay airborn inside. Also wear coveralls that can be taken off outside and go straight in and shower.

If you dont want to look like granpa jones go to a contractors supply and buy a environment suit.
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I was thinking about how I went about this (2 years ago) and yeah, I think it also involved an angle grinder.

I tried to leave the seasoning on the sides which was next to impossible with the odd angles and the bottom slope. I guess I could have pulled out the dremel tool and cleaned up the sides, but Meh.

Here is my ugly but baby bottom smooth cast iron pan. I tried to show the reflection in the bottom, not sure how it will turn out on a crappy cell phone
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How much to do it again? :-)
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I don't know, its a huge pain in the azz. I would end up selling you my pan and starting over. Have you tried ebay for an older pan? I just don't want CP drama if something doesn't work out. It's not that I wouldn't, just hesitant as hell.
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I've looked at eBay, but I really like the 12-inch size, and that size in a vintage pan is hella expensive.
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Lodge 10" on sale for $15.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00008GKDJ/...64eb25a01196e2
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I was poor when I said this.

I'm less poor now.

I want this:

https://smitheyironware.com/product/...-iron-skillet/



Sure, it's a $200 skillet but it will outlast my entire family line, I'm betting. Hand ground and polished; looks amazing.

Anyone ever hear anything on these Smithey Ironworks skillets?
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Wow, very nice.
I don't know how it would differ then a properly seasoned/cared for Lodge though
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If you really want to clean it, pour in a cup of salt, scrub, rinse, dry, oil.
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I have the same pan at home and love it!
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I bought a cast iron grill weight for steaks a couple of months ago and I get that and the cast iron grates on my gas grill blue-hot and sear that shit off like a mofo. It makes EXCELLENT steaks.
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Skillet and keto diet.... I have a cabinet full of pots and pans, we use the skillet.... I did catch it on fire once... might have been bacon drunk
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The Smithy pan is really nice; buddy of mine got one last year. Probably have to have one of my own pretty soon.
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I broke the cherry on mine tonight - did a steak, it was amazing.
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