[TheForge] More Finishing Stuff

[Carl T]

Thanks a bunch, everybody! I basically need just something to keep it from
getting rusty and disgusting, I think I will definitely try the baked on
olive oil finish. As for keeping it away from the dishwasher, that might
not happen. I am thinking about adding the forks to my standard product
line at demos, and I do not believe the the general public would heed my
words about not putting it in the dishwasher. They might, though. Well,
I'll try the olive oil, test it for a while in general use, and then make a
decision. Either that or go stainless. Thanks again.
Happy Hammering,
Carl Tappan
At 05:43 PM 8/5/2003 -0600, you wrote:
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>I typically treat such items as I would a cast iron skillet.  The olive oil 
>polymerization is essential, as is keeping them FAR away from a dishwasher. 
>Hand wash, with mild detergent if its a must, but dry quickly and reapply a 
>coat of oil. Normally I just wipe it down and spray it with Pam.
>
>The best fried chicken in the whole world came from my grandmothers 
>skillet, that skillet is about 130 years old and handed down from my GG 
>Grand mother. It rarely gets "washed" in the traditional since, normally a 
>good wipe out with a paper towel is all that is required. Teflon has 
>nothing on 130 years of cooked grease and oil,
>
>here is more info on "seasoning" of iron cookware
>
>http://www.melindalee.com/Cast-Iron.html
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>
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>At 06:09 PM 8/5/2003 -0400, you wrote:
>>Hey all
>>I have been making a pile of kitchen forks lately, and am wondering if
>>there is a good treatment for them that will prevent rust when they are
>>washed, but not affect the taste of the food. Oil-Blackening is out, since
>>it leaves black crud on anything, as is rustoleum since it will flake off
>>when run through a dishwasher repeatedly. I am wondering about maybe
>>finishing it with beeswax, since I don't remember that as having much
>>taste, but could be confused. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
>>Thanks a Bunch.
>>Happy Hammering,
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