Cast iron is difficult to weld, but definitely not impossible. Typically the process will involve making repairs to castings rather than joining castings to other parts. These repairs can either be done in the foundry where the castings are made, or made for the purpose of repairing defects to the casting discovered after the part […]

It’s a fair bet that everyone has heard of the indestructible cast iron skillet—maybe you even have one. But while we know cast iron in skillet form can help you cook a delicious meal, there are other useful things made from the same material. Cast iron is pretty, decorative, stylish and contributes a rustic antique […]

When most people think of cast iron, their minds go to the tenured frying pan in their cupboards or the trusty Dutch oven from their camping trips. And while these are great examples of the resilience of cast iron, they don’t truly do this material justice—the applications for such a reliable material range far and […]