Just curious what you guys have been able to score recently.

I don’t have anything really good to share, been spending too much. Let me live vicariously (and frugally!) through you!

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    8 months ago

    Found a cast iron griddle for 4$ at goodwill. I’m stripping it with easyoff and gonna order some lead tests on Monday. No branding whatsoever sadly but very decent shape so not complaining

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      8 months ago

      The possibility of lead is always what’s stopped me from thrifting for teapots. Is there any particular lead test that’s best to use?

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        None that I can think since 3m discontinued theirs. Just gonna check on what has good reviews for a decent price online. It’ll probably be one of those swabbing ones that turn red

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        I don’t imagine it would have lead in it as part of its construction, but it’s possible a previous owner used it to melt lead for metal casting or something like that.

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        Honestly I’m not really worried it was used for melting lead since its really shallow and clearly had burnt on grease but 10$ for tests will give me peace of mind.