How much does a cast iron cooking stove weigh?
Cast iron skillets typically weigh between 4 and 12 pounds; but the actual weight depends on the size. On average, 12-inch skillets weigh 8 pounds and 10-inch skillets weigh 5 pounds. Extra-large 15-inch skillets weigh up to 12 pounds while mini 8 or 9-inch skillets weigh 4 pounds.
Is cast iron always heavy?
On the con side, cast iron is extremely heavy and not that easy to take care of (at least until it’s older and well-seasoned). Carbon steel pans are similar in function, but around 25% lighter. But cast iron isn’t actually a very good heat conductor, so it’s prone to developing hot-spots and cold-spots.
Why are cast iron pans so heavy?
Cast iron has a higher heat capacity than copper, so it takes more energy to heat a pound of cast iron to a given temperature than a pound of copper. Because cast iron pans typically weigh much more and are thicker than the same size pan in another material, they tend to store more energy when heated.
How old is an antique gas cook stove?
Antique Wood & Coal Cook Stoves Vintage Wood & Gas Kitchen Ranges Manufactured circa 1880 – 1920 All of our stoves are fully restored Antique Wood & Coal Cook Stoves Magic Standard Read More » February 17, 2021 Glenwood C (black) Read More »
Is there a company that restores antique stoves?
Good Time Stove Company restores and sells antique stoves, including kitchen cook stoves and vintage stoves for home heating. They are restored to be fully operational, efficient and beautiful.
Who is the good time Stove Company Princess?
The Home Comfort Kitchen Cook Stove is the centepiece of her kitchen. Sara the Stove Princess will help you find the stove of your dreams. Antique stoves are our passion. Good Time Stove Company restores and sells antique stoves, including kitchen cook stoves and vintage stoves for home heating.
When did the good time Stove Company start?
Good Time Stove Company hosts an extensive collection of original heating stoves and kitchen ranges circa 1840-1930. You will receive an original antique stove with a museum-quality restoration.
Where to buy an antique wood cook stove?
We are a small friendly stove shop in beautiful Orford NH specializing in antique wood cook stoves, especially Atlantic, Crawford and Glenwood. We buy, sell and restore antique stoves. We can also provide parts and help you with your own restoration project.
What was the first stove that Jim bought?
The first stove we bought was a Sunny Glenwood but we were hooked and kept on collecting. Jim is a master of many trades and restoring these beautiful antiques came naturally and shows in his finished product.
Is there an inventory of unrestored antique stoves?
Our inventory of Unrestored Antique Stoves is always changing and we try to keep a wide selection in stock. Below is a just a sample of what we have available. For information and photos on more of our inventory or if you have something specific that you are looking for, please contact our office.
Where did the Glenwood C Cook Stove come from?
We fell in love with these stoves while visiting a friend (Tom Johnson) at his camp in northern Florida with a Glenwood C cook stove that he’d brought there from NH. I got to cook on his stove in Florida and knew I wanted one in our home. The first stove we bought was a Sunny Glenwood but we were hooked and kept on collecting.
