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We need a global ban on PFAs for general use, but the industry has bought out the politicians. Until then stop buying their products, I've had my cast iron pans for over a decade and will never buy a non-stick teflon pan every again.
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We need a global ban on PFAs for general use, but the industry has bought out the politicians. Until then stop buying their products, I've had my cast iron pans for over a decade and will never buy a non-stick teflon pan every again.
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We need a global ban on PFAs for general use, but the industry has bought out the politicians. Until then stop buying their products, I've had my cast iron pans for over a decade and will never buy a non-stick teflon pan every again.
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We need a global ban on PFAs for general use, but the industry has bought out the politicians. Until then stop buying their products, I've had my cast iron pans for over a decade and will never buy a non-stick teflon pan every again.
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We need a global ban on PFAs for general use, but the industry has bought out the politicians. Until then stop buying their products, I've had my cast iron pans for over a decade and will never buy a non-stick teflon pan every again.
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How about another #TipOfDay? I share these ideas in particular at times I’d just rather be distracted from “unpleasantness” and downright abject horror at something I read has gone on. Happens too much, sometimes daily in the US. Sigh. But hey! Here’s a good one now—cast iron! #CastIron #Cleaning #Cooking
After so many years of reading that some people use a chain mail-type mesh of stainless steel to clean a cast iron skillet, I finally got one. Works a treat! I heat a pan on the lowest setting with a little added Grapeseed oil for about 5-10 minutes.
Then I go at the burnt crud and crust stuff with circular wipes of this mesh. When it gets full of the crust and oil I wash it quick in really hot water (just the mesh, not the pan). Take a paper towel to wipe the skillet out. And another go at it until the skillet has a good even finish again. The mesh helps by keeping any scratches from the pan.
Sadly this pan in the photo had been left over a week waiting for me to go at it. I just wanted to have the right headspace. But now I’m so encouraged by the cleaning mesh trick I will get on it right after using these pans.
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How about another #TipOfDay? I share these ideas in particular at times I’d just rather be distracted from “unpleasantness” and downright abject horror at something I read has gone on. Happens too much, sometimes daily in the US. Sigh. But hey! Here’s a good one now—cast iron! #CastIron #Cleaning #Cooking
After so many years of reading that some people use a chain mail-type mesh of stainless steel to clean a cast iron skillet, I finally got one. Works a treat! I heat a pan on the lowest setting with a little added Grapeseed oil for about 5-10 minutes.
Then I go at the burnt crud and crust stuff with circular wipes of this mesh. When it gets full of the crust and oil I wash it quick in really hot water (just the mesh, not the pan). Take a paper towel to wipe the skillet out. And another go at it until the skillet has a good even finish again. The mesh helps by keeping any scratches from the pan.
Sadly this pan in the photo had been left over a week waiting for me to go at it. I just wanted to have the right headspace. But now I’m so encouraged by the cleaning mesh trick I will get on it right after using these pans.
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How about another #TipOfDay? I share these ideas in particular at times I’d just rather be distracted from “unpleasantness” and downright abject horror at something I read has gone on. Happens too much, sometimes daily in the US. Sigh. But hey! Here’s a good one now—cast iron! #CastIron #Cleaning #Cooking
After so many years of reading that some people use a chain mail-type mesh of stainless steel to clean a cast iron skillet, I finally got one. Works a treat! I heat a pan on the lowest setting with a little added Grapeseed oil for about 5-10 minutes.
Then I go at the burnt crud and crust stuff with circular wipes of this mesh. When it gets full of the crust and oil I wash it quick in really hot water (just the mesh, not the pan). Take a paper towel to wipe the skillet out. And another go at it until the skillet has a good even finish again. The mesh helps by keeping any scratches from the pan.
Sadly this pan in the photo had been left over a week waiting for me to go at it. I just wanted to have the right headspace. But now I’m so encouraged by the cleaning mesh trick I will get on it right after using these pans.
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How about another #TipOfDay? I share these ideas in particular at times I’d just rather be distracted from “unpleasantness” and downright abject horror at something I read has gone on. Happens too much, sometimes daily in the US. Sigh. But hey! Here’s a good one now—cast iron! #CastIron #Cleaning #Cooking
After so many years of reading that some people use a chain mail-type mesh of stainless steel to clean a cast iron skillet, I finally got one. Works a treat! I heat a pan on the lowest setting with a little added Grapeseed oil for about 5-10 minutes.
Then I go at the burnt crud and crust stuff with circular wipes of this mesh. When it gets full of the crust and oil I wash it quick in really hot water (just the mesh, not the pan). Take a paper towel to wipe the skillet out. And another go at it until the skillet has a good even finish again. The mesh helps by keeping any scratches from the pan.
Sadly this pan in the photo had been left over a week waiting for me to go at it. I just wanted to have the right headspace. But now I’m so encouraged by the cleaning mesh trick I will get on it right after using these pans.
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How about another #TipOfDay? I share these ideas in particular at times I’d just rather be distracted from “unpleasantness” and downright abject horror at something I read has gone on. Happens too much, sometimes daily in the US. Sigh. But hey! Here’s a good one now—cast iron! #CastIron #Cleaning #Cooking
After so many years of reading that some people use a chain mail-type mesh of stainless steel to clean a cast iron skillet, I finally got one. Works a treat! I heat a pan on the lowest setting with a little added Grapeseed oil for about 5-10 minutes.
Then I go at the burnt crud and crust stuff with circular wipes of this mesh. When it gets full of the crust and oil I wash it quick in really hot water (just the mesh, not the pan). Take a paper towel to wipe the skillet out. And another go at it until the skillet has a good even finish again. The mesh helps by keeping any scratches from the pan.
Sadly this pan in the photo had been left over a week waiting for me to go at it. I just wanted to have the right headspace. But now I’m so encouraged by the cleaning mesh trick I will get on it right after using these pans.
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Today I went to Taylor's Bellfoundry where I got to watch them cast some iron headstocks. It was really interesting!
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Today I went to Taylor's Bellfoundry where I got to watch them cast some iron headstocks. It was really interesting!
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Today I went to Taylor's Bellfoundry where I got to watch them cast some iron headstocks. It was really interesting!
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Today I went to Taylor's Bellfoundry where I got to watch them cast some iron headstocks. It was really interesting!
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Best Dutch Oven Recipes – Easy Recipes To Make In A Dutch Oven
1Perfect Pot RoastPHOTO: RACHEL VANNI ; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON A classic main player on holiday tables, pot roast is …
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Frenchrecipes #castiron #castironpot #deepfrying #dutchoven #enamelpot #francais #france #French #frenchfoodrecipes #frenchfries #frenchrecipes #HomemadeBread #Recipes #soup #stew
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2696317/best-dutch-oven-recipes-easy-recipes-to-make-in-a-dutch-oven/ -
Best Dutch Oven Recipes – Easy Recipes To Make In A Dutch Oven
1Perfect Pot RoastPHOTO: RACHEL VANNI ; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON A classic main player on holiday tables, pot roast is …
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Frenchrecipes #castiron #castironpot #deepfrying #dutchoven #enamelpot #francais #france #French #frenchfoodrecipes #frenchfries #frenchrecipes #HomemadeBread #Recipes #soup #stew
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2696317/best-dutch-oven-recipes-easy-recipes-to-make-in-a-dutch-oven/ -
Best Dutch Oven Recipes – Easy Recipes To Make In A Dutch Oven
1Perfect Pot RoastPHOTO: RACHEL VANNI ; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON A classic main player on holiday tables, pot roast is …
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Frenchrecipes #castiron #castironpot #deepfrying #dutchoven #enamelpot #francais #france #French #frenchfoodrecipes #frenchfries #frenchrecipes #HomemadeBread #Recipes #soup #stew
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2696317/best-dutch-oven-recipes-easy-recipes-to-make-in-a-dutch-oven/ -
Best Dutch Oven Recipes – Easy Recipes To Make In A Dutch Oven
1Perfect Pot RoastPHOTO: RACHEL VANNI ; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON A classic main player on holiday tables, pot roast is …
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Frenchrecipes #castiron #castironpot #deepfrying #dutchoven #enamelpot #francais #france #French #frenchfoodrecipes #frenchfries #frenchrecipes #HomemadeBread #Recipes #soup #stew
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2696317/best-dutch-oven-recipes-easy-recipes-to-make-in-a-dutch-oven/ -
Best Dutch Oven Recipes – Easy Recipes To Make In A Dutch Oven https://www.diningandcooking.com/2696317/best-dutch-oven-recipes-easy-recipes-to-make-in-a-dutch-oven/ #CastIron #CastIronPot #DeepFrying #DutchOven #EnamelPot #francais #france #French #FrenchFoodRecipes #FrenchFries #FrenchRecipes #HomemadeBread #Recipes #soup #stew
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Best Dutch Oven Recipes – Easy Recipes To Make In A Dutch Oven https://www.diningandcooking.com/2696317/best-dutch-oven-recipes-easy-recipes-to-make-in-a-dutch-oven/ #CastIron #CastIronPot #DeepFrying #DutchOven #EnamelPot #francais #france #French #FrenchFoodRecipes #FrenchFries #FrenchRecipes #HomemadeBread #Recipes #soup #stew
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Best Dutch Oven Recipes – Easy Recipes To Make In A Dutch Oven https://www.diningandcooking.com/2696317/best-dutch-oven-recipes-easy-recipes-to-make-in-a-dutch-oven/ #CastIron #CastIronPot #DeepFrying #DutchOven #EnamelPot #francais #france #French #FrenchFoodRecipes #FrenchFries #FrenchRecipes #HomemadeBread #Recipes #soup #stew
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I think I independently invented #cooking bacon in #castiron. I do it in the oven instead of on the stove because a) splatter and b) I'm usually using the oven at the time (i.e. pizza)
HOWEVER
all the guides I see online mention cooking the bacon in the grease. Bacon just gets greasy and rubbery in grease. You really want to drain the grease part way through.
That's why those special bacon pans with the ribs exist. They keep the bacon elevated above the grease. The problem is that the pan now only makes contact with the bacon in a few narrow strips so it cooks unevenly.
But I really upped my game last night. I drilled a couple drain holes in the edge of a spare cast iron pizza pan. Full-contact, self-draining bacon pan!
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I think I independently invented #cooking bacon in #castiron. I do it in the oven instead of on the stove because a) splatter and b) I'm usually using the oven at the time (i.e. pizza)
HOWEVER
all the guides I see online mention cooking the bacon in the grease. Bacon just gets greasy and rubbery in grease. You really want to drain the grease part way through.
That's why those special bacon pans with the ribs exist. They keep the bacon elevated above the grease. The problem is that the pan now only makes contact with the bacon in a few narrow strips so it cooks unevenly.
But I really upped my game last night. I drilled a couple drain holes in the edge of a spare cast iron pizza pan. Full-contact, self-draining bacon pan!
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I think I independently invented #cooking bacon in #castiron. I do it in the oven instead of on the stove because a) splatter and b) I'm usually using the oven at the time (i.e. pizza)
HOWEVER
all the guides I see online mention cooking the bacon in the grease. Bacon just gets greasy and rubbery in grease. You really want to drain the grease part way through.
That's why those special bacon pans with the ribs exist. They keep the bacon elevated above the grease. The problem is that the pan now only makes contact with the bacon in a few narrow strips so it cooks unevenly.
But I really upped my game last night. I drilled a couple drain holes in the edge of a spare cast iron pizza pan. Full-contact, self-draining bacon pan!
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I think I independently invented #cooking bacon in #castiron. I do it in the oven instead of on the stove because a) splatter and b) I'm usually using the oven at the time (i.e. pizza)
HOWEVER
all the guides I see online mention cooking the bacon in the grease. Bacon just gets greasy and rubbery in grease. You really want to drain the grease part way through.
That's why those special bacon pans with the ribs exist. They keep the bacon elevated above the grease. The problem is that the pan now only makes contact with the bacon in a few narrow strips so it cooks unevenly.
But I really upped my game last night. I drilled a couple drain holes in the edge of a spare cast iron pizza pan. Full-contact, self-draining bacon pan!
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I think I independently invented #cooking bacon in #castiron. I do it in the oven instead of on the stove because a) splatter and b) I'm usually using the oven at the time (i.e. pizza)
HOWEVER
all the guides I see online mention cooking the bacon in the grease. Bacon just gets greasy and rubbery in grease. You really want to drain the grease part way through.
That's why those special bacon pans with the ribs exist. They keep the bacon elevated above the grease. The problem is that the pan now only makes contact with the bacon in a few narrow strips so it cooks unevenly.
But I really upped my game last night. I drilled a couple drain holes in the edge of a spare cast iron pizza pan. Full-contact, self-draining bacon pan!
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The cast iron cleaning trick that keeps your skillet in top shape! #LetsCookToday #Cleaning #Skillet #CastIron #Food #Food&Dining
https://letscooktoday.com/clean-cast-iron-skillet/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Low Carb and Keto Recipes from LCNC @low-carb-and-keto-recipes-from-lcnc-Lowcarbnocarb
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The cast iron cleaning trick that keeps your skillet in top shape! #LetsCookToday #Cleaning #Skillet #CastIron #Food #Food&Dining
https://letscooktoday.com/clean-cast-iron-skillet/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Low Carb and Keto Recipes from LCNC @low-carb-and-keto-recipes-from-lcnc-Lowcarbnocarb
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The cast iron cleaning trick that keeps your skillet in top shape! #LetsCookToday #Cleaning #Skillet #CastIron #Food #Food&Dining
https://letscooktoday.com/clean-cast-iron-skillet/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Low Carb and Keto Recipes from LCNC @low-carb-and-keto-recipes-from-lcnc-Lowcarbnocarb
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🔥 A cast iron pan improves with every use.
A cheap one just gets worse.
One good tool. Bought once. Used forever.
The math isn't complicated. The list is on Beestrot. -
🔥 A cast iron pan improves with every use. A cheap one just gets worse. One good tool. Bought once. Used forever. The math isn't complicated. The list is on Beestrot. https://get.mypost.to/GLXa6N #CastIron #KitchenTools #CookSmart #Beestrot
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🔥 A cast iron pan improves with every use. A cheap one just gets worse. One good tool. Bought once. Used forever. The math isn't complicated. The list is on Beestrot. https://get.mypost.to/GLXa6N #CastIron #KitchenTools #CookSmart #Beestrot
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🔥 A cast iron pan improves with every use. A cheap one just gets worse. One good tool. Bought once. Used forever. The math isn't complicated. The list is on Beestrot. https://get.mypost.to/GLXa6N #CastIron #KitchenTools #CookSmart #Beestrot
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Well then. Whoa, we just had marvelous beef petite sirloin fillets bacon-wrapped that I learned how to cook just today. We had a noon lunch because son John is on the way to get 3 temporary crowns and we thought maybe he might not be able to chow down on return. Drew was thrilled to death too. Give this guy a tender steak and you will see him chow down like there’s no tomorrow.
Since Drew lost 15 pounds in 3 weeks at the hospital we are invested in feeding him the best food we can get he will happily eat. I was able to get 4 chunks of bacon wrapped fillets on sale so our cost was $14 instead of $24 it was worth a try.
I am feeling pretty cocky because I have yet again shown my critical youngest son why it was worth it to get a nice quality 12” cast iron skillet even though I may only use it 6-7 times a year. And he was so happy how I made the fillets he was shocked and had no criticisms or suggestions to do next time. Rare time, this.
Drew is feeling mighty pleased with himself because he thinks he talked us into letting him take a nap. Reality: we want him to take this nap since his brother will be gone 4-5 hours and thus unavailable to help me with transfers. Drew is so very weak yet, it’s a 2 person transfer unless you are as big and capable as his little brother. This list is more than 3 Good Things or I would have tagged it so. Nice to celebrate Very Good Moments! #Lunch #Beef #Cooking #CastIron
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Well then. Whoa, we just had marvelous beef petite sirloin fillets bacon-wrapped that I learned how to cook just today. We had a noon lunch because son John is on the way to get 3 temporary crowns and we thought maybe he might not be able to chow down on return. Drew was thrilled to death too. Give this guy a tender steak and you will see him chow down like there’s no tomorrow.
Since Drew lost 15 pounds in 3 weeks at the hospital we are invested in feeding him the best food we can get he will happily eat. I was able to get 4 chunks of bacon wrapped fillets on sale so our cost was $14 instead of $24 it was worth a try.
I am feeling pretty cocky because I have yet again shown my critical youngest son why it was worth it to get a nice quality 12” cast iron skillet even though I may only use it 6-7 times a year. And he was so happy how I made the fillets he was shocked and had no criticisms or suggestions to do next time. Rare time, this.
Drew is feeling mighty pleased with himself because he thinks he talked us into letting him take a nap. Reality: we want him to take this nap since his brother will be gone 4-5 hours and thus unavailable to help me with transfers. Drew is so very weak yet, it’s a 2 person transfer unless you are as big and capable as his little brother. This list is more than 3 Good Things or I would have tagged it so. Nice to celebrate Very Good Moments! #Lunch #Beef #Cooking #CastIron
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Well then. Whoa, we just had marvelous beef petite sirloin fillets bacon-wrapped that I learned how to cook just today. We had a noon lunch because son John is on the way to get 3 temporary crowns and we thought maybe he might not be able to chow down on return. Drew was thrilled to death too. Give this guy a tender steak and you will see him chow down like there’s no tomorrow.
Since Drew lost 15 pounds in 3 weeks at the hospital we are invested in feeding him the best food we can get he will happily eat. I was able to get 4 chunks of bacon wrapped fillets on sale so our cost was $14 instead of $24 it was worth a try.
I am feeling pretty cocky because I have yet again shown my critical youngest son why it was worth it to get a nice quality 12” cast iron skillet even though I may only use it 6-7 times a year. And he was so happy how I made the fillets he was shocked and had no criticisms or suggestions to do next time. Rare time, this.
Drew is feeling mighty pleased with himself because he thinks he talked us into letting him take a nap. Reality: we want him to take this nap since his brother will be gone 4-5 hours and thus unavailable to help me with transfers. Drew is so very weak yet, it’s a 2 person transfer unless you are as big and capable as his little brother. This list is more than 3 Good Things or I would have tagged it so. Nice to celebrate Very Good Moments! #Lunch #Beef #Cooking #CastIron
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Well then. Whoa, we just had marvelous beef petite sirloin fillets bacon-wrapped that I learned how to cook just today. We had a noon lunch because son John is on the way to get 3 temporary crowns and we thought maybe he might not be able to chow down on return. Drew was thrilled to death too. Give this guy a tender steak and you will see him chow down like there’s no tomorrow.
Since Drew lost 15 pounds in 3 weeks at the hospital we are invested in feeding him the best food we can get he will happily eat. I was able to get 4 chunks of bacon wrapped fillets on sale so our cost was $14 instead of $24 it was worth a try.
I am feeling pretty cocky because I have yet again shown my critical youngest son why it was worth it to get a nice quality 12” cast iron skillet even though I may only use it 6-7 times a year. And he was so happy how I made the fillets he was shocked and had no criticisms or suggestions to do next time. Rare time, this.
Drew is feeling mighty pleased with himself because he thinks he talked us into letting him take a nap. Reality: we want him to take this nap since his brother will be gone 4-5 hours and thus unavailable to help me with transfers. Drew is so very weak yet, it’s a 2 person transfer unless you are as big and capable as his little brother. This list is more than 3 Good Things or I would have tagged it so. Nice to celebrate Very Good Moments! #Lunch #Beef #Cooking #CastIron
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Well then. Whoa, we just had marvelous beef petite sirloin fillets bacon-wrapped that I learned how to cook just today. We had a noon lunch because son John is on the way to get 3 temporary crowns and we thought maybe he might not be able to chow down on return. Drew was thrilled to death too. Give this guy a tender steak and you will see him chow down like there’s no tomorrow.
Since Drew lost 15 pounds in 3 weeks at the hospital we are invested in feeding him the best food we can get he will happily eat. I was able to get 4 chunks of bacon wrapped fillets on sale so our cost was $14 instead of $24 it was worth a try.
I am feeling pretty cocky because I have yet again shown my critical youngest son why it was worth it to get a nice quality 12” cast iron skillet even though I may only use it 6-7 times a year. And he was so happy how I made the fillets he was shocked and had no criticisms or suggestions to do next time. Rare time, this.
Drew is feeling mighty pleased with himself because he thinks he talked us into letting him take a nap. Reality: we want him to take this nap since his brother will be gone 4-5 hours and thus unavailable to help me with transfers. Drew is so very weak yet, it’s a 2 person transfer unless you are as big and capable as his little brother. This list is more than 3 Good Things or I would have tagged it so. Nice to celebrate Very Good Moments! #Lunch #Beef #Cooking #CastIron
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@fesshole
Not it isn't fine and you're a fucking idiot.
(Which I suppose is the real fess here.) -
@fesshole
Not it isn't fine and you're a fucking idiot.
(Which I suppose is the real fess here.) -
@fesshole
Not it isn't fine and you're a fucking idiot.
(Which I suppose is the real fess here.) -
@fesshole
Not it isn't fine and you're a fucking idiot.
(Which I suppose is the real fess here.) -
"You can't weld cast iron!!!111" the internet says.
Well, it was half right. The big nut cracked when tightening. The other part, which is a sort of bushing fixed into the wheel that had both ends broken off remains intact, even with the impact driver tightening the bolts.
The wheel nut is not strictly necessary on these wheels, so unless I find a suitable replacement nut laying around somewhere I'll consider my log hauling contraption wheel repaired.
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"You can't weld cast iron!!!111" the internet says.
Well, it was half right. The big nut cracked when tightening. The other part, which is a sort of bushing fixed into the wheel that had both ends broken off remains intact, even with the impact driver tightening the bolts.
The wheel nut is not strictly necessary on these wheels, so unless I find a suitable replacement nut laying around somewhere I'll consider my log hauling contraption wheel repaired.
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"You can't weld cast iron!!!111" the internet says.
Well, it was half right. The big nut cracked when tightening. The other part, which is a sort of bushing fixed into the wheel that had both ends broken off remains intact, even with the impact driver tightening the bolts.
The wheel nut is not strictly necessary on these wheels, so unless I find a suitable replacement nut laying around somewhere I'll consider my log hauling contraption wheel repaired.
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"You can't weld cast iron!!!111" the internet says.
Well, it was half right. The big nut cracked when tightening. The other part, which is a sort of bushing fixed into the wheel that had both ends broken off remains intact, even with the impact driver tightening the bolts.
The wheel nut is not strictly necessary on these wheels, so unless I find a suitable replacement nut laying around somewhere I'll consider my log hauling contraption wheel repaired.
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"You can't weld cast iron!!!111" the internet says.
Well, it was half right. The big nut cracked when tightening. The other part, which is a sort of bushing fixed into the wheel that had both ends broken off remains intact, even with the impact driver tightening the bolts.
The wheel nut is not strictly necessary on these wheels, so unless I find a suitable replacement nut laying around somewhere I'll consider my log hauling contraption wheel repaired.
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Pot, Dolly, Mining, 1865-1950
A cast iron 'dolly pot', used like a large mortar and pestle in mining to crush specimens and samples before panning. As this is an enclosed cylinder it may be the pestle. This one was used at the Round Hill Gold Mine. Gold mining in the Longwoods of Western Southland began in the mid 1860s and by the 1870s, it had extended to the Round Hill area. Ground abandoned by Europeans was taken over by Chinese miners, with good results. Water was supplied to the claims by water races, the largest of which was Ports Race. The first section was competed in 1877, by H. H. Port, to supply water to his claim. The Chinese asked Port to extend the race to Round Hill and a partnership was formed, the race being extended using Chinese labour. Larger creeks were crossed by using timber flume structures as flooding would destroy a simple log structure. The races picked up water from the surrounding streams, but lack of water in the summer often constrained operations, despite some large storage dams being constructed. With the advent of hydraulic sluicing in the 1890s, and purchase of mining rights from the smaller prospectors, the Chinese were gradually squeezed out. The Round Hill Mining Company Ltd (which was financed from London) became a major player, covering a lot of ground and employing many men. They operated five elevators and their gold saving tables were able to collect very fine gold. They worked their claims 24 hours of the day using an electric lighting plant, obtained from England. They acquired most of the water rights and owned more than 85 mining rights. Mining in the area continued intermittently until the 1950's when it was abandoned and the sites fell into disrepair.
Te Hikoi Museum via DigitalNZ -
Pot, Dolly, Mining, 1865-1950
A cast iron 'dolly pot', used like a large mortar and pestle in mining to crush specimens and samples before panning. As this is an enclosed cylinder it may be the pestle. This one was used at the Round Hill Gold Mine. Gold mining in the Longwoods of Western Southland began in the mid 1860s and by the 1870s, it had extended to the Round Hill area. Ground abandoned by Europeans was taken over by Chinese miners, with good results. Water was supplied to the claims by water races, the largest of which was Ports Race. The first section was competed in 1877, by H. H. Port, to supply water to his claim. The Chinese asked Port to extend the race to Round Hill and a partnership was formed, the race being extended using Chinese labour. Larger creeks were crossed by using timber flume structures as flooding would destroy a simple log structure. The races picked up water from the surrounding streams, but lack of water in the summer often constrained operations, despite some large storage dams being constructed. With the advent of hydraulic sluicing in the 1890s, and purchase of mining rights from the smaller prospectors, the Chinese were gradually squeezed out. The Round Hill Mining Company Ltd (which was financed from London) became a major player, covering a lot of ground and employing many men. They operated five elevators and their gold saving tables were able to collect very fine gold. They worked their claims 24 hours of the day using an electric lighting plant, obtained from England. They acquired most of the water rights and owned more than 85 mining rights. Mining in the area continued intermittently until the 1950's when it was abandoned and the sites fell into disrepair.
Te Hikoi Museum via DigitalNZ -
Pot, Dolly, Mining, 1865-1950
A cast iron 'dolly pot', used like a large mortar and pestle in mining to crush specimens and samples before panning. As this is an enclosed cylinder it may be the pestle. This one was used at the Round Hill Gold Mine. Gold mining in the Longwoods of Western Southland began in the mid 1860s and by the 1870s, it had extended to the Round Hill area. Ground abandoned by Europeans was taken over by Chinese miners, with good results. Water was supplied to the claims by water races, the largest of which was Ports Race. The first section was competed in 1877, by H. H. Port, to supply water to his claim. The Chinese asked Port to extend the race to Round Hill and a partnership was formed, the race being extended using Chinese labour. Larger creeks were crossed by using timber flume structures as flooding would destroy a simple log structure. The races picked up water from the surrounding streams, but lack of water in the summer often constrained operations, despite some large storage dams being constructed. With the advent of hydraulic sluicing in the 1890s, and purchase of mining rights from the smaller prospectors, the Chinese were gradually squeezed out. The Round Hill Mining Company Ltd (which was financed from London) became a major player, covering a lot of ground and employing many men. They operated five elevators and their gold saving tables were able to collect very fine gold. They worked their claims 24 hours of the day using an electric lighting plant, obtained from England. They acquired most of the water rights and owned more than 85 mining rights. Mining in the area continued intermittently until the 1950's when it was abandoned and the sites fell into disrepair.
Te Hikoi Museum via DigitalNZ