TIL a cheap mud pan makes finishing way harder than it needs to be.

I bought a no-name pan from the discount bin and the edges were rough. It left streaks in every coat I put on. Spending a few extra bucks on a good pan changed my whole workflow for the better.

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ryan_scott367mo ago

Actually, a lot of times it's about the technique, not the tool. I've used bargain pans for years and once you break them in, they work just FINE. The key is to sand down any rough edges yourself and keep the pan clean. Spending more money doesn't always fix the problem if your method is off.

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palmer.jana7mo ago

My old roommate had a cheap pan he sanded with 80 grit paper before seasoning. Thing cooked eggs better than my All Clad now.

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betty3157mo ago

Exactly. My cheap skillet from the hardware store is still going strong ten years later. The trick is taking steel wool to the cooking surface before the first use, then doing a few rounds of seasoning with corn oil. People blame the pan when they really just need to put in the elbow grease.

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