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"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote:

> "Mark Thorson" > wrote in message
> > The lid to my cast iron pot developed a huge crack
> > in it a few days ago, and only has a few more uses left.
> > It's only 28-29 years old. Shouldn't cast iron last
> > longer than that?

>
> Castings are easy to crack. Sudden temperature change, a sharp blow to the
> right spot.


Some of mine are 40 years plus old and have not cracked.

But, we've never abused them either!
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