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>>8531141

just use linseed oil like i did. its supposed to be the strongest coating

Got this cast iron for Christmas and after a lot of research, I found that it needed to be sanded down and reseasoned.

So I borrowed my dads angle grinder and smoothed it down. It wasn't that hard and actually shined up really nice and smooth.

I didn't want to spend $15 for a bottle of flaxseed oil at the GNC, luckily I found out that Flaxseed oil and Linseed oil are the same thing. It's even used in oil paints! After a few coats of oil and several trips through the oven it's looking OK, but not great. It still stays "tacky" even after baking off the oil.

Did I do something wrong? Why won't my seasoning cure?

I got one for Christmas and I just started seasoning it last night!

Just got this for christmas and have started seasoning it!

Is it better than before? Most definitely. After seasoning will it even help to take it further? Probably not. Am I satisfied? Hell no!

I oiled it and hung it on a nail for the time being. Now I know exactly what I need to do this job right. Off to the hardware store to get the proper backing plate and a succession of sanding wheels. I will not rest until I can see the pores on my face in the reflection.

To be continued...