We're in the Waffles.................

[Steve E]

Finally I WON a bid on a waffle iron keeping in my price range. Now to figure out how to clean it as it has wood handles. Have read the cleaning threads but think with the wood handles will have to do it a little differently. Any of you Cast Iron Experts have a suggestion? Any info appreciated. Thanks. [/u]

[Steve E]

I know...........Take off the handles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dean in Eureka, CA]

Yup... Is it a Wagner???
(They unscrew)

[daveleb55]

Steve,
I think we have been involved in the waffle bidding wars! I have missed more waffle irons by 50 cents over the last couple of nights.

I finally won my replacement waffle iron.

A neighbor came by and we said "hey, look at our cool antique waffle iron!" Oops <CRASH> "Oh futz!!!!"

One can only hope that it arrives in time for the waffle off.

Good luck to all.

Kathleen

[TLC]

I'm thinking that since all this hub-bub about waffle irons started, many TDer's are bidding against each other for irons on ebay. I got mine in the first antique store I went in.....for $10.00
I say use ebay as a last resort.
Tom

[apratt]

I'm thinking that since all this hub-bub about waffle irons started, many TDer's are bidding against each other for irons on ebay. I got mine in the first antique store I went in.....for $10.00
I say use ebay as a last resort.
Tom

Only problem the antique stores around here want an arm and a leg for their CI.

[Eunice]

The stores in my town dont even have any cast iron. Hard to find but I did ok on ebay. no one bid against me and I think it was because of my user name (keneunice) If that is true thanks.
If you plan on bidding lets us know and most wont bid against you. Just dont pull a Dean and forget to bid. (sorry Dean coudnt resist)
Eunice

[Dean in Eureka, CA]

Eunice,
There's another Wapak Indianhead listed, but I'm not sure I'm gonna bid on it... Looks a bit rough.

[Eunice]

Eunice,
There's another Wapak Indianhead listed, but I'm not sure I'm gonna bid on it... Looks a bit rough.

According to Sue and Jim (hosts) at IDOS LaPine it doesnt matter. She swears that enough crisco and seasoning and you can fix any ci
Eunice

[Steve E]

I checked some local antique shops and found 1 that just looked like a hunk of iron for 65.00. Then found a nice one at a bazaar/flea market and it was 75.00 (Wagner) From following Ebay for a couple of months or so I felt could do the best if could hold out and be patient. Guess to some degree it is just if you happen to luck out and run into a good deal and be at the right place...The fun is in the hunt lots of times too. I think I am going to miss being on the lookout for one. Lots of neat ones out there.
At least now we can start having waffles...The way this teardrop group eats we will have to watch it as may have problem fitting in our tears on down the road! Be awful to out grow our trailers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[daveleb55]

After looking in the antique shops here in Las Vegas and having sticker shock. A waffle iron should not be the same a car payment. Is it possible that the dealers have been watching this forum?

Too bad the Doctor is not around we all could really use a trip in the Tardis. With all the room on the inside there would be an iron for all. All the waffle woes could have a sweet ending.

Thanks for all the encouragement. Sooner or later I will obtain one. There's a listing on E-bay( My ebay id is Toby2win.)for a high collar waffle iron I will be bidding on. With two days to the end of the auction, I doubt I will have it in time for SLO. But I will be prepared for the next gathering and have it in our completed galley.

Kathleen

[doug hodder]

Congrats "Steve"....now I'm looking forward to have some tasty waffles from that wonderful galley with all the little decorative vintage "doo dads" that you have in it. "Steve" maintains a meticulous galley....table cloths on the side tables, decor is always neat as a pin and in order! I, unfortunately am not worthy...or lets just say...not as organized...Doug

[pgwilli]

I'm thinking that since all this hub-bub about waffle irons started, many TDer's are bidding against each other for irons on ebay. I got mine in the first antique store I went in.....for $10.00
I say use ebay as a last resort.
Tom

I think you're right there Tom...
I'm pretty sure Danny and I started going e-bay crazy against each other before we figured out how the auction thing worked. Fortunately neither one of us got it at the price we'd bid it up to
I am officially over stocked on waffle irons.
I like the crispier waffles that I get from the heart shaped irons.
I've acquired a Western Importing Heart Rosette and a Griswold Heart & Star... The Chinese fake is going to be a fishing anchor and the Griswold American No. 8 a raffle prize at a gathering near you...maybe

[Gage]

Aw Toby2win, I promise I won't snip you Kathleen. Besides I'm not looking for a tall base.

[Steve E]

Hopeing you get your waffle iron Kathleen. Let us know! Patty