Cast iron enthusiasts are no stranger to wanting to take care of their newest skillet or finding a well-loved pan at a thrift store that's in need of some TLC. But, when it comes to seasoning a cast ...

The thermite process is a handy way to generate molten iron in the field. It’s the reaction between aluminium metal and iron oxide, which results in aluminium oxide and metallic iron. It’s hot enough ...

“Drying is the most important step—moisture is cast iron’s only real enemy,” according to the Shafers. After washing, they ...