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Offline Gerald Melsheimer

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Compressed Air
« on: August 15, 2006, 10:43:52 AM »
Someone  else may have used this but I have found no reference to it.

In trying to find a quicker and easier method of removing excess Crisco from around the various protrusions in waffle irons, I heated the iron just enough to melt the Crisco and used compressed air to blow out the excess.,  Works like a champ.  With a little practice you can leave as much or as little Crisco on the iron for seasoning.

Jerry

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Re: Compressed Air
« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2006, 10:48:32 AM »
Wow Jerry, Inovation I'd say. I got an 80 gal compressor and the thought never crossed my mind. I bet you could get a super thin coat with about 90 PSI.

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Re: Compressed Air
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2006, 10:58:52 AM »
great idea Jerry!
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Re: Compressed Air
« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2006, 09:54:54 AM »
Jerry, you definitely have "Ironitus".  Welcome to the jungle.

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Re: Compressed Air
« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2006, 07:47:10 PM »
Might put an inline moisture collector on it though as most compressors do tend to collect moisture in tank and lines This might cause a problem if moisture mixed with the melted Crisco, possibly effecting the seasoning finish. Just a thought... ;)
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