Replacing the Wood Handle On My Favorite Cast-Iron Skillet

[OldGuy43]

I inherited an old cast-iron skillet that is just the right size for baking corn bread. I really like it, but have one problem. The wooden handle is finally falling apart. Can anyone suggest what kind of wood I should use?

 

[bigmike&nan]

If you know someone with woodworking skills/tools I would suggest hard rock maple.

Can you post a photo of that old beauty ??

 

[KenK]

Won't the wood handle burn in the oven? I bake my cornbread at 450.

 

[OldGuy43]

Here it is:

The Original wood handle lasted a long time (I have no idea how many years) and that included cooking over an open fire. That's why I'm as asking. I have no idea what kind of wood it was so I'm asking for suggestions.

 

[vfem]

Maple is a good one!

Do a search for the best woods for in oven use.

 

[h4ppy-chris]

i would use a hammer shaft cut to length then drill a hole down the center

 

[justbugged]

I would think that oak would work well.

 

[Dmacc502]

I know this is an old post, but if you're like me, you're still using that skillet with the broken handle. I have the same problem and found a solution. Check Ebay for "vintage pans". You will find all sorts of old pans for $5.00 or less, just for the wooden handle.

 

[OldGuy43]

Thank you. I never thought of that.