Round or Square?

[1849]

Ok, after a few small, recent successes with the DO on our scout camping trips, I'm thinking about buying a waffle iron. Was looking online and saw the griswold #8 round and thought that was pretty cool, then I saw a square #11, which also looked pretty neat. I'd like to buy a nice old one, just 'cause they look cool. Any tips or hints on buying a vintage one? Round or square? Will one shape taste better???

Elliot

[Kevin A]

Ok, after a few small, recent successes with the DO on our scout camping trips, I'm thinking about buying a waffle iron. Was looking online and saw the griswold #8 round and thought that was pretty cool, then I saw a square #11, which also looked pretty neat. I'd like to buy a nice old one, just 'cause they look cool. Any tips or hints on buying a vintage one? Round or square? Will one shape taste better???

Elliot

Get em both,

[Podunkfla]

I don't think it makes a diddly darn bit of difference in the taste? But, the antique Wagner & Griswold square ones seem to command a heafty price on ebay from the collectors. The round ones I have make fine waffles and I have been lucky enough to get all four of them for less than $30. The one I like the best is a Wagner #9 I got for $12. I like it because it makes a big waffle. I'd like to find a mate for it, but I haven't seen another one on ebay yet. Of course, I'd still love to get a hold of one of those "heart & star" jobbies... But, those dudes have been going for over 100 bucks lately! Too rich for me. So, I settled for an Alfred Andresen & Co. heart shaped waffle iron that went for $29. I just got it today... and I LIKE it!

[doug hodder]

A round one is easier to get "flowage" and get a nice round waffle...just plop the batter in the middle...a square one requires more attention to get it to flow out for the full effect...and everyone knows...Plate presentation is most important when at a gathering!!! And don't let Brick give you the business...rounds and squares taste the best...hearts and stars will give you indigestion...in fact they are illegal at most tear gatherings... Doug

[Podunkfla]

hearts and stars will give you indigestion...in fact they are illegal at most tear gatherings... Doug

Oh yeah... And if any of you folks are just "sick" of your "heart & star" jobbie... I'll be happy to take it off your hands. I have a strong stomach!

[Dean in Eureka, CA]

Well... It did take me quite a while to find a stove with a square burner...
Seriously, the square just takes more batter than the round and I have noticed that the round is easier to flip than the square.

[1849]

Thanks for the tips, it sounds like the round might be the way to go to start off with, hadn't thought about batter flow or flipping ease, but that makes sense. Now to hone my bidding skills....

Elliot

[Dean in Eureka, CA]

Bid late and don't bid more than what you're willing to spend.
Also... Factor in shipping costs and ask questions if there are any concerns.
My best question on cast iron is, "Are there any cracks?"
(It's real bummer to have a winning item show up cracked)

[dmb90260]

Bid late and don't bid more than what you're willing to spend.
Also... Factor in shipping costs and ask questions if there are any concerns.
My best question on cast iron is, "Are there any cracks?"
(It's real bummer to have a winning item show up cracked)

And pay attention to the pictures. I got one with the ball thing missing on one piece. I searched the box anxiously with no success. When I checked the pictures it never was there.
Picked up another cheap paddles only and made a new set, works well now.

[Joseph]

There is an idiom that has been around a long time that states (I can't use the symbols here):

"Pi R squared."

This is absolutely not true: pie are round. Waffle are squared.

Joseph

[Laredo]

cornbread are square