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Just wanting to share this absolute steal I got today (sh.itjust.works)
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I just acquired a Vollrath #8 deep dryer with lid, in fantastic condition, just needing to be stripped and reseasoned. I see these going anywhere from $140 to $290 online.

I got it for $40!!!

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[–] Empyreus 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Awesome find. I was really into it for a while but got extremely paranoid about lead being used in the pans.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I got a lead test kit off of Amazon, it was very highly rated

So the best method I found in my research is to use the same test twice. Once on the test subject, and then on something you know to contain lead. Well you wouldn't believe what I found at the antique mall...

The test turns this deep purple color when it comes in contact with lead. So here were my findings

[–] Empyreus 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Oh damn that really turns red, all my tests turned very brown so I wasn't completely sure if the test was working or not.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Brown means you're good! It'll turn a "Tyrian purple", as they describe it