Sigh. Always test cast iron of unknown history. Any wall mounting tips lol?

  • Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe
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    3 days ago

    Have you tried to break a cast iron pan with a “hammer”?

    At a minimum it’ll take a sledge, and that will still take a bit of effort.

    Besides, it’s just no longer useful for food. Still fine as decoration, door stop, anchor - whatever you can think up.

    A big painted “Not food safe” on the back would be a good reminder.

    • Miles O'Brien@startrek.website
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      3 days ago

      Yes, I have, and the first time was by accident because I figured “it’s metal, metal is hard to break”

      After reading some of this thread, I have decided if someone wants to gift me cast iron and it’s bad, from now on I’m gonna use some of my metalworking tools to engrave a pattern into it.

      A big NOT FOR FOOD engraved on the back would be a good addition just in case someone decides it’s decorational engraving and still usable. Maybe even a little periodic table square for lead engraved on it somewhere as well.