Picked up this old Enterprise over the summer for 15 bucks, I have one in Florida so I figured I could restore it for that price. Got it apart and sandblasted 2 small pieces for a test, sprayed them with some pam then baked for awhile, the picture makes them look darker, they are more grey than black, Should I keep blastin' and bakin' or does anybody have any other ideas??
This is how I got it (http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w73/carnie1/1a24e4fb.jpg)
All Apart (http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w73/carnie1/14c22838.jpg)
Test Pieces(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w73/carnie1/128f8d3f.jpg)
Got it all blasted, now I will season it (http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w73/carnie1/03d7cfba.jpg)
That looks pretty cool. Even if you don't use it, it will make a great conversation piece.
I might have used a more natural oil like olive to bake on. Your on the right track though.
Enjoy a piece of history.
Lumpy
I'd say cast iron is as cast iron does.
If you have blasted all the rust off, then I would oil and bake until you get it the way you want it.
I've always used canola or similar higher temp oils to season my cast iron.
Nice Carnie, looks like my stuffer, how big is it? Mine will hold a good 20 pounds of meat. I agree with FLB, oil it up and bake to get a good coating on it. I would not worry if it were black like a cast iron pan but enough of a coating to keep it from rusting. Those work great but it takes a couple people to run it while stuffing.
Quote from: pensrock on December 23, 2009, 08:19:37 AM
Nice Carnie, looks like my stuffer, how big is it? Mine will hold a good 20 pounds of meat. I agree with FLB, oil it up and bake to get a good coating on it. I would not worry if it were black like a cast iron pan but enough of a coating to keep it from rusting. Those work great but it takes a couple people to run it while stuffing.
Its the 4 quart model, don't think I could lift the 8qt, the one I have in FL has paint on the outside of it, have it bolted to an old cutting board and then I clamp it to a cart for stuffing, a little tricky for one person to do.
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w73/carnie1/IMG_0159.jpg)Florida stuffer
carnie1 that is slick as a whistle.
Hope my wife don't see this, she'll make me go find one.
I love the looks of those old cast iron stuffers; especially after they have been refurbished.
Quote from: classicrockgriller on December 23, 2009, 12:25:44 PM
carnie1 that is slick as a whistle.
Hope my wife don't see this, she'll make me go find one.
Down in Lancaster PA Amish country you can fine them all over for cheap. Ebay has them too but most of time they are a few $$
Thats what I was looking for when I first started into sausage making. An old Enterprise with both heads and the juicing basket
Love the Enterprise!
If you are going for the oil burn, then Rice Bran oil is very good. It achieves a very high temperature and is neutral in taste. Ideal for seasoning.
This is what mine looks like after it was done. Outside was painted.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v481/candlelake/Picture265.jpg)
RAF that is nice. Classic.
I agree with CRG, thats a nice classic RAF128. I also use the same stuffer. But now after seeing that last pic, it makes want to restore the one I Have. I also agree with pensrock that it is easier to run with a few extra hands.
It's awkward to run it by yourself but it can be done. Just go slow. I did 15 lbs of beer sticks last week. Took almost an hour though but it got done.
Well you need a friend to help you make sausage.
That way if something goes wrong you have somebody to blame! ;D
Oh my god I am such an idiot. I helped a guy move some stuff a few years ago and he said "Hey I got these from someone and I don't know what they are do you want them". I looked at them and had no idea what I was looking at so I said "no I don't need more junk in my storage trailer" and now seeing those I know what I was seeing. It was a 3'x3' crate with 4 of those exact stuffers. And the had never been used. They were wrapped in this brown kind of waxy, oily paper which apparently was from the factory. Now I feel sick.
Quote from: Quarlow on December 24, 2009, 08:57:50 PM
Oh my god I am such an idiot. I helped a guy move some stuff a few years ago and he said "Hey I got these from someone and I don't know what they are do you want them". I looked at them and had no idea what I was looking at so I said "no I don't need more junk in my storage trailer" and now seeing those I know what I was seeing. It was a 3'x3' crate with 4 of those exact stuffers. And the had never been used. They were wrapped in this brown kind of waxy, oily paper which apparently was from the factory. Now I feel sick.
Geez, I know how you feel. This girl (when I was single) chased me all the time. Finally got rid of her. Next time I saw her they
were crowning her Ms America and she later became "Playmate of the Year". I was sick to my stomach.
Quote from: classicrockgriller on December 24, 2009, 09:13:27 PM
Quote from: Quarlow on December 24, 2009, 08:57:50 PM
Oh my god I am such an idiot. I helped a guy move some stuff a few years ago and he said "Hey I got these from someone and I don't know what they are do you want them". I looked at them and had no idea what I was looking at so I said "no I don't need more junk in my storage trailer" and now seeing those I know what I was seeing. It was a 3'x3' crate with 4 of those exact stuffers. And the had never been used. They were wrapped in this brown kind of waxy, oily paper which apparently was from the factory. Now I feel sick.
Geez, I know how you feel. This girl (when I was single) chased me all the time. Finally got rid of her. Next time I saw her they
were crowning her Ms America and she later became "Playmate of the Year". I was sick to my stomach.
Hahahahah that is hilarious. You always put a different spin on it. LMAO
Seriously Q, I do know how you feel. I have worked around remodel and new construction for a long time.
I have seen stuff in the big dumpsters going out for scrap that I wish I could see again and buy it for .08lb.
Finally finished after seasoning 3 times
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w73/carnie1/IMG_0440.jpg)
carnie, that is just neat as heck.
Call me if you find another. ;D
Quote from: classicrockgriller on March 21, 2010, 11:08:05 AM
carnie, that is just neat as heck.
Call me if you find another. ;D
I'll keep my eyes open :o
I'm impressed, that really looks good. Nice job.
A friend of mine got me my stuffer. He bought a bunch of them all one E-bay. Look there.
Quote from: carnie1 on March 21, 2010, 10:54:31 AM
Finally finished after seasoning 3 times
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w73/carnie1/IMG_0440.jpg)
That baby looks brand new, night and day difference from when you started.
Great job carnie.