Cast Iron or Hand-cast aluminum ? Which is best in a dry climate state of the US? Over 100 yr old one no longer working.
321436
Have never used anything but the cast aluminum one we purchased. Am not an authority on either one but the one we got seams to work just fine to me.
321437
Either one is good as long as iron is heated it will work as well as one another. Of course because both are pourus the more you use the better it will work as thew oils will get into pours and make batter slip off better.
321438
I believe mine is cast aluminum. Living in Hawaii the weather is usually humid. I only used mine one time so far and it did take awhile for the iron to season and not stick. Your 100 year old one must have worked perfectly.
321439
I live in a hot, humid (summers) area of the US, so I purchased a small cast aluminum rosette iron. I wasn't aware that they were made in cast iron as well
1870989
Mine worked for 11 whole months. Plastic junk. I have several vintage irons from that auction site that still work after 50 or 60 years!
976233
The pretty Enamel coated cast iron can only handle 450 degrees. The Lodge stuff is real thing. It can handle 500.
1392569
I don't think it's aluminum (see the weight). . It's cast iron in my opinion.
1305171
I believe it is cast aluminum that is then machined. It is heavy now, if it was steel or cast iron it would be way too heavy.
1912864
I hear cast iron is good but I am not a fan of them. I love the Calphalon non stick anodized. Cooks evenly and is a great product!
1877198
Eddie sola is correct. You'll need a cast iron mold, the temps are to high for this aluminum mold.
1592287
The body is definitely aluminum. Hand wash only, never in the dishwasher! As an aside, the cutter blade and extruders are NOT stainless steel but that doesn't make any difference. They are just "steel" as a magnet will prove beyond a doubt. You should still hand wash those items, dry them well and then coat with vegetable oil to prevent rust! Just wash off the oil if it's been stored for a while. . .
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I am a quilter & had a iron I loved for 20 yrs. finally gave up the ship as they say. I got same make in a very exspensive iron and it didn't last 6 months. #^#%#^#! So I bought this iron and also the Black & Decker Digital Advantage 3081494 because me without an iron is a catastrophe. I have used both and LOVE them. I use the model you are inquiring about strictly as a dry iron and it gets plenty hot. Besides its cute and just like Mom used to have. Karan M.
2157819
You can melt lead 622F, and should be able to melt aluminum 1220F. Both have lower melt points than cast iron 2200F. Not sure about aluminum but NEVER use it for food if you melt lead in it.
650548
The Weller WLC100 is a better iron than I used for over 15 years. It will most certainly get the job done.
116506
Aluminum will get corrosion over time if you get it wet and the fittings used to extend the legs would be difficult. CF would not have that issue and could even be used in wet environments often without problems. CF is also warmer to the touch. It depends a lot on what you are planning on using it for.
607149
Hi- The answer to your question is no. You can only use cast iron or pots and pans the Nuwave offers. No aluminum, because the Nuwave has to make a connection you know like a plus and minus. I ust cast iron pots and pans I like the way the cook. I hope this answers your question.
30973
I'm not sure but it sure works well and cast iron is safer than aluminum and stick free coatings in my view
829913
I think that Rome's pie iron is made of cast iron, where this one is made from aluminum. They do the same thing though!
543162
It's aluminum with a non-stick coating. I would have preferred cast iron, but I'm quite happy with it. Works great.
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Matt,Thank you for your email.Hand cast solid aluminum body with FDA-approved food grade powder coating finish. So the food does not touch the aluminum.Have a wonderful day!Michelle