Sigh. Always test cast iron of unknown history. Any wall mounting tips lol?
this post was submitted on 24 Jun 2025
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You should somehow permanently mark it so someone unfamiliar with your test doesn’t try to use it for food
Drill a hole in it
Oof, that's commitment.
Cast is some hard shit... Drilling it sucks.
Just put it in the dishwasher then.
That’s a sin! The goal is to leave it presentable, as a decoration but ensure no one puts food in it
Cast is brittle. It drills super easy. I've had 2x4 from homedepot give me a harder time. Just lean on drill to give it that umph.
Low speed
High feed
Get those chips outta there!
then how would you use it for melting more metal?
A hacksaw score across the handle?