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Legacy Machine and Design, LLC

12" CNC (Lodge brand) machined floor Smooth Cast Iron Skillet

12" CNC (Lodge brand) machined floor Smooth Cast Iron Skillet

Regular price $90.00 USD
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12" CNC Machined Smooth Cast Iron Skillet

Experience the perfect balance of traditional cast iron quality and modern precision engineering with this 12" skillet featuring our signature CNC-machined smooth cooking surface. Handcrafted in our Kentucky workshop, we transform factory cast iron into a glass-smooth surface that rivals vintage skillets without the decades-long break-in period.

The CNC Machining Difference

Unlike the rough, sandy texture of factory-finish cast iron, our computer-controlled machining process removes the casting texture to create a perfectly smooth cooking floor. This smooth surface allows seasoning to build faster and more evenly, creating a superior non-stick surface that improves with every use. The result is a skillet that performs like a cherished heirloom from day one.

Kentucky Craftsmanship

Each skillet is precision-machined in our Kentucky workshop using advanced CNC technology. We've perfected the process of transforming standard cast iron into a premium cooking surface that delivers exceptional performance. This is American craftsmanship at its finest—combining traditional materials with modern precision.

The Perfect Everyday Size

At 12 inches, this skillet hits the sweet spot for daily cooking. It's large enough to cook for a family of 4-6, yet manageable enough for everyday use. The generous cooking surface handles multiple steaks, a whole chicken, family-sized frittatas, or a full batch of stir-fry with room to spare.

Perfect For

  • Daily Cooking: Breakfast eggs, seared proteins, sautéed vegetables, one-pan dinners
  • Outdoor Adventures: Ideal for camping, overlanding, and campfire cooking
  • Baking: Cornbread, cobblers, skillet cookies, and deep-dish pizzas
  • Gift Giving: Perfect for weddings, housewarmings, or the home chef in your life
  • Smooth Cooking: Eggs slide effortlessly, proteins sear beautifully with perfect crust

Superior Performance

The smooth machined surface creates an exceptional cooking experience. Eggs slide effortlessly, proteins sear beautifully with perfect crust development, and nothing sticks to the silky-smooth surface once properly seasoned. Superior heat retention means even cooking every time, while the naturally non-stick surface improves with use as seasoning builds.

Built to Last Generations

This is cookware that lasts a lifetime and beyond. Compatible with every heat source—gas, electric, induction, oven, grill, and campfire. The more you use it, the better it performs, developing character and value with age. This is an heirloom piece that you'll pass down to future generations.

What You Get

  • Premium 12" cast iron skillet
  • CNC-machined smooth cooking surface
  • Pre-seasoned and ready to use
  • Compatible with all cooking surfaces including induction
  • Lifetime durability that improves with every use
  • Precision-machined in our Kentucky workshop

Specifications

  • Cooking surface: 12 inches
  • Material: Premium cast iron with CNC-machined smooth finish
  • Machining: Precision CNC process in Kentucky
  • Care: Hand wash, dry thoroughly, light oil after each use

Each skillet is machined to order in our Kentucky workshop, combining traditional cast iron quality with modern precision engineering for your everyday cooking companion.

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Nathan Anderson

The workmanship is great. Amazing customer service. I just think there’s some limitations to the lodge pans. Mine had a number of flaws.

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Chris Wilson

Great quality and would definitely recommend.

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Etsy customer

I had a few questions, and seller responded quickly. It came in today, and can’t wait to start cooking in it!

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Jennifer L Anderson

Item was delivered in great condition.

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Donna

This pot and cover is amazing! Great craftsmanship and communication!

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It is an amazing pan! I can’t wait to use it!

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Renee Marquette

What a beautiful, high-quality cast-iron pan. It was packaged very nicely and arrived fast. This is a wedding gift and I'm sure they will love it.

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Amanda Bolton

This is a great product! Very fast shipping. We will use this for years!

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Barry Diller

My wife and I decided that we wanted a cast iron fry pan like our grandparents had. We own a very small, very old pan that we inherited, and we liked the smooth bottom on it that modern pans seems to lack. So I decided to get my wife this vendor's milled pan for Christmas. It was a hit! Beautiful work, and the LMD folks were wonderful. Five stars across the board!

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Winslow Schwartz

Quick shipping, great communication, the pan looks great!

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david cononie

great product they took an already quality made in usa and modified it and made it spectacular- it has soul!

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David

Looks great!! Can't wait to use it.

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David

Finish is very smooth. I still got some sticking using the pan and this was remedied by a couple more coats of avacado oil. I put my other lodge pan away and we use the machined pan

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Ron C

Beautifully smooth skillet, and great customer service. 10/10. Will definitely be back for another size.

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Juniper Skinner

Love my new cast iron, 10/10 would buy again.

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Etsy customer

Great pan, would buy again!

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Etsy customer

Great item. Super fast shipping.

Would absolutely recommend product and seller.

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David Moo

Seems good. Looks good. Feels good. A little ridiculous to review a functional piece of cast iron cookware upon receipt: it'll be several YEARS before I really understand how good or bad it is.

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Etsy customer

My mom was looking for a large smooth-bottom cast iron skillet for easy cooking and cleaning. This pan is perfect for her needs and is a great price as well! I highly recommend this pan to others who are looking for a large, quality cast iron skillet that won't break the bank.

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Etsy customer

We love our new pan!

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Grotla

This was a gift for my son who loves to cook. He was thrilled!

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Rene Wayneright

Excellent skillet, provided to a chef and they had no complaints.

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Nicholas

Great Idea to produce these fine Pans

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Kathy O'Gorman

Very nice seasoned finish on this skillet.

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Terry Beard

I love these skillets. I have one that I use every day. They are so easy to season and food just tastes better cooked in cast iron. I don’t like the preseasoned cast iron skillets with the textured surface but I do love the Lodge brand. Now I can have both. Legacy’s skillets are so smooth and they come packed so well for shipping there is no danger of them arriving damaged.
I ordered one for my grandson’s housewarming and I realized it wouldn’t be shipped in time. When I messaged them they assured me that they would ship it on time and they did. Thank you so much!

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Amanda Salter

Excellent quality. This is my second purchase from seller and have not been disappointed. Met all my expectations!

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Dylan Littlejohn

My wife says it’s the perfect size 👍

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christa

Beautiful pan, work. Exceptional customer service!

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Lawrence

I just received skillet and so impressed I just ordered one for my sister.

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charles

great pan fantastic seller great communication andship time the smaller one next!!

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Terry Beard

I have a big selection of cast iron cookware that is over a hundred years old. I use most of it frequently. I didn’t like the idea of “new” but finally bought a twelve inch skillet. I love it! Every morning after I cooked breakfast in my old skillets I would heat my new skillet slowly on the burner and put a small amount of grape seed oil on the inside of the
skillet and turn the burner off. I did this for a couple of weeks. I now use it for cooking everyday. It looks and cooks great!