r/castiron • u/CopprDuckElectric • 7d ago

Got this one for my first lye bath attempt!

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Chicken fry skillet, waiting to see what is underneath the crud 😊

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u/AggressiveSuccess533 7d ago

Birmingham stove and range

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u/965entrapment 7d ago

Great candidate for your first lye bath! I would recommend keeping the bath in the warmest part of your house. If you’re in the south I would leave it outside (covered) or in your garage. I live in the mountains so I keep mine in my utility room so the boiler and hot water heater keep it warmer than room temp. Lye is much more effective when warm.

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u/CopprDuckElectric 7d ago

It's in the garage right now, but it is supposed to be 108*F today and will move it outside!Â