Can a spinner be fixed?

[Newglide]

I have my mom's old Wagner Ware Sydney 0 cast iron pan. She's had it ever since I can remember.
Unfortunately it's a spinner. the center of the pan has a pretty good warp so it won't sit level.
Is there any way to fix it? I've been reading a lot on line and see mixed reviews. I'm sure I don't want to get it red hot and try to hammer it back in place. I've read somewhere where someone put a towel over it and hammered on it but I'm sure with my luck it would crack.
Has anybody had any luck fixing one or should I just live with it?

 

[chopsaw]

Don't hammer on it . Cast iron , is cast . It will break or crack . I have one and it spins too . Cooks just fine for me , matter of fact it's heating up now for some breakfast .
Mines like glass .

 

[BigW.]

Great pans. Sounds like an upgrade to gas stove is in order. Pan will sit level on those burners:)

 

[Newglide]

It will break or crack

That's what I'm afraid of. Looks like you have seasoned that one very well. Will take a little more time before I can get mine in that shape. I think I'll leave it and take it as it is. Thanks

Sounds like an upgrade to gas stove is in order.

I like the way you think, I'll have to hurry before Uncle Joe outlaws them

 

[chopsaw]

I think I'll leave it and take it as it is. Thanks

If it's real bad , use it to bake with . I've also seen people heat them in the oven first before going on the cook top . Some say to do that anyway .

Looks like you have seasoned that one very well.

Ate out of that when I was a kid . I have a 1940's Lodge that was my Grandma's . I think that Wagner was one of the Grandma's too . Found them both in my Mom's garage last summer .

 

[02ebz06]

Would it be possible to grind off the high spot ?

 

[BigW.]

Would it be possible to grind off the high spot ?

Certainly could but that would decrease the value of the pan. Obviously if selling was not important that may work. Wagner/Griswold often had a logo on or near the middle. Grinding would take away the beauty of logo. If it is too wobbly to use, make it an outdoor pan or a wall hanger.