Allow the cast iron grates to soak in the soapy solution for around 10-15 minutes. This will allow the soap to get to work in lifting and cutting through the grease or stuck-on food on the grates. 3.

“Cast-iron is selling for $50 per ton,” he said. “Somebody is going through a whole lot of work for $50.” As many as 15 to 16 manhole covers and grates are needed to make a ton.

The Downtown Development Authority approved an agreement with the city of Grand Rapids to split the cost of replacing 776 cast iron tree grates along downtown streets.

As I pondered how I was going to grill tiny patties without them falling through the grates, I considered a cast-iron grill platter, a thick, flat sheet of cast iron. Bingo!