old cast iron

Think I can bring these back to life? Found while cleaning out one of my buildings. They're not cracked but some are pretty rusty.

 

http://www.castironcollector.com/cleaning.php

I think it's with the effort.

 

Smoking, that's a nice collection, and would be well worth cleaning up!

 

Lotsa wisdom there , but I've never seen anybody cover rust removal in that thread like in the link I posted. I think the electrolysis section is pretty cool.

 

Thanks for the links guys. I think im gonna try the lye bath first and see how good it turns out. If they need more i'll try the electrolysis.

 

Post pics!

 

Cast iron is definitely worth keeping. The previous posts with the rust removal and reseasoning should have those back in the game.

 

WeldrDave might have some insight.

 

This property has been in my family since the early 1900's. It was a blueberry/cranberry farm that my dads great uncle owned. The building these came from was probably built in the 40's or 50's. A few of the irons have the wagner Ware logo that looks to be from that same time.

 

I have had really good success with oven cleaner.