please recommend flat-bottomed cookware that will stay flat
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Flat pans for induction cooktop?
Comments (18)Since I made the comment about concavity, I feel like I should respond to your question. However, while I have been accumulating induction-capable cookware for use with a future induction installation, I have so far used this cookware only with gas, and with a smoothtop electric. On the smoothtop, I have never even observed any concavity with my Demeyere cookware. If it's there (and Demeyere says it is), it's extremely slight. The cooking is extremely even--simmering occurs uniformly across the the entire pan. I note that Demeyere states that this concavity is present only when cold, and that it flattens as the pan is heated. Most of Demeyere's Atlantis pans have a 2mm copper disk in the bottom that goes from edge-to-edge of the pan. They are extremely effective in evenly spreading the heat. There are no hot spots or cold spots. As an engineer, I would expect that concavity, even substantial concavity, would not have any effect on heating on an induction cooktop. The heating comes from a magnetic field that extends a certain distance above the burner; no actual contact with the burner surface is required for it to work. (For example, some folks here have shared how they put paper towels or Silpat pads under their pans to eliminate cleanup; these don't effect the ability of the burner to heat the pan.)...See MoreRound-bottom wok on flat induction cooktop
Comments (3)Cool experiment. It would be great if you can post pictures of each of these. I've often thought about getting a dedicated wok hob but don't want to spend the money without trying it first. To me, wok cooking = gas so it's hard to make the leap. Here's another candidate for you review: http://www.amazon.com/Lodge-Pro-Logic-14-Inch-Cast-Iron-Handles/dp/B00063RXQK I assume this is the one you got: http://www.amazon.com/Demeyere-Apollo-14-2-Inch-Wok/dp/B000GT44IO A head to head competition of these two would be quite interesting since there's such a price difference. The Demeyere seems to have a very impressive boil time but I'm not sure I can live with the shiny SS finish. I'd get seriously mocked by my wok using friends. :)...See MoreBest inexpensive cookware for flat top electric range
Comments (3)I purchased the Members Mark set from Sam's Club. It's a tri-ply set and I'm very pleased with it. Costco also has a set under its own label. Sam's club also sells wolfgang Puck and I understand that it's highly rated, but don't know anyone who has it....See MoreHow to fix cupped drawer bottoms so they'll stay flat
Comments (10)While wood can warp when one side is wetter than the other, when the moisture equalizes, which it will, it will return to its natural state. The problem is due to either or both of these: - Reaction wood -- twisted grain or wood that was grown under stress such as on a hillside. - Differential expansion / contraction rates of radial (from the center out) and tangential (around the growth rings).While these number vary by species, it's generally on the order of twice as much tangentially as radially.This is why logs usually split and open a "pie piece" shaped split.A way to explain this is that the curves in the annual rings tend to flatten out. My opinion is "in the end, the wood has the final say."I've not seen a successful way to "unwarp" something permanently.My recommendation is to use plywood or fabricate new drawer bottoms from quarter-sawn wood. Here is a link that might be useful: See figure 4.3 This post was edited by bobsmyuncle on Thu, Nov 29, 12 at 14:20...See Moreblfenton
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