"Pete C." > wrote in message
...
> "Jerry W." wrote:
>>
>> We have a small, thick aluminum saute pan that we've had for decades.
>> It's very useful -- food doesn't burn.
>>
>> Unfortunately, over the years, it's become a tad rounded on the
>> bottom,
>> so it's tricky to balance it on a (gas) burner (the handle is also
>> metal, so a bit heavy). I infer that maybe it got real hot one day
>> and
>> gravity caused it to sag a little. Whatever. I just hate to throw it
>> away. Does anyone know a way it could be restored to its former
>> flat-bottomedness?
>>
>> cheers,
>> jerry
>
> It could certainly be repaired with a hydraulic press and some suitable
> press plates (I regularly straighten the skid plates on my truck that
> way). Unfortunately if you don't have a hydraulic press or have a
> friend
> with one it's probably not worth the cost or effort to find a shop with
> a press to straighten it.
>
> Pete C.

What's the diameter? Can you turn it over on a concrete floor and tap it
with a small sledge? A piece of steel plate would help not dent it. At
worst you throw it away.

Or squeeze it between your car and a floor jack. That's even a better
idea. Or a bottle jack and something solid.

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