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Author: DocDoc Date: Mar 4, 2008 07:21
I've got this wok from WalMart that's coated with Xylan, which I
gather is a first cousin of Teflon. Big mistake. It's non-stick
properties aren't very good.
I don't like the idea of simply throwing it out and dumping more money
into a non-coated wok. I'm sure I could strip the coating off with one
of these fibrous abrasive wheels that you bolt onto a hand drill -
wearing a dust mask of course - but is the surface that's exposed
going to be suitable for cooking? Wondering if there's some pre-
treating that's done to the metal that might render it toxic if used
as a cooking surface.
Further, should it be possible to thoroughly remove all the coating
abrasively like that? Obviously I don't want to leave behind small
particles since I assume it's toxic.
Thanks
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Author: JoeSpareBedroomJoeSpareBedroom Date: Mar 4, 2008 07:29
> I've got this wok from WalMart that's coated with Xylan, which I
> gather is a first cousin of Teflon. Big mistake. It's non-stick
> properties aren't very good.
>
> I don't like the idea of simply throwing it out and dumping more money
> into a non-coated wok. I'm sure I could strip the coating off with one
> of these fibrous abrasive wheels that you bolt onto a hand drill -
> wearing a dust mask of course - but is the surface that's exposed
> going to be suitable for cooking? Wondering if there's some pre-
> treating that's done to the metal that might render it toxic if used
> as a cooking surface.
>
> Further, should it be possible to thoroughly remove all the coating
> abrasively like that? Obviously I don't want to leave behind small
> particles since I assume it's toxic.
>
>
> Thanks ...
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Author: Robert AllisonRobert Allison Date: Mar 4, 2008 07:38
Doc wrote:
> I've got this wok from WalMart that's coated with Xylan, which I
> gather is a first cousin of Teflon. Big mistake. It's non-stick
> properties aren't very good.
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> I don't like the idea of simply...
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Author: Lou DecrussLou Decruss Date: Mar 4, 2008 07:36
On Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:29:00 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
yahoo.com> wrote:
>> I've got this wok from WalMart that's coated with Xylan, which I
>> gather...
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Author: cybercatcybercat Date: Mar 4, 2008 07:39
> I've got this wok from WalMart that's coated with Xylan, which I
> gather is a first cousin of Teflon. Big mistake. It's non-stick
> properties aren't very good.
>
> I don't like the idea of simply throwing it out and dumping more money
> into a non-coated wok. I'm sure I could strip the coating off with one
> of these fibrous abrasive wheels that you bolt onto a hand drill -
> wearing a dust mask of course - but is the surface that's exposed
> going to be suitable for cooking?
It's going to be aluminum.
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Author: GeorgeGeorge Date: Mar 4, 2008 07:44
Doc wrote:
> I've got this wok from WalMart that's coated with Xylan, which I
> gather is a first cousin of Teflon. Big mistake. It's non-stick
> properties aren't very good.
>
> I don't like the idea of simply throwing it out and dumping more money
> into a non-coated wok. I'm sure I could strip the coating off with one
> of these fibrous abrasive wheels that you bolt onto a hand drill -
> wearing a dust mask of course - but is the surface that's exposed
> going to be suitable for cooking? Wondering if there's some pre-
> treating that's done to the metal that might render it toxic if used
> as a cooking surface.
>
> Further, should it be possible to thoroughly remove all the coating
> abrasively like that? Obviously I don't want to leave behind small
> particles since I assume it's toxic...
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Author: DocDoc Date: Mar 4, 2008 07:47
On Mar 4, 10:39 am, "cybercat" yahoo.com> wrote:
>> but is the surface that's exposed
>> going to be suitable for cooking?
>
> It's going to be aluminum.
It's steel. Magnet test. This thing is fairly hefty, which is why I
hate just tossing it.
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Author: JeffJeff Date: Mar 4, 2008 08:03
cybercat wrote:
>> I've got this wok from WalMart that's coated with Xylan, which I
>> gather is a first cousin of Teflon. Big mistake. It's non-stick
>> properties aren't very good.
>>
>> I don't like the idea of simply throwing it out and dumping more money
>> into a non-coated wok. I'm sure I could strip the coating off with one
>> of these fibrous abrasive wheels that you bolt onto a hand drill -
>> wearing a dust mask of course - but is the surface that's exposed
>> going to be suitable for cooking?
>
> It's going to be aluminum.
Maybe, maybe not.
I'm not really sure what substrate they use for Xylan. But whatever
it is it won't make a good Wok.
Wikipedia has a nice article on Woks:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wok
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Author: HeyBubHeyBub Date: Mar 4, 2008 08:07
Robert Allison wrote:
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> The problem is that the metal is very prone to rusting, so I have
> to oil it after every cleaning, and temper it like a cast iron
> pan. Since I mostly use it on a fish fryer grill (although I
> will use it on the stove), it has held up pretty well. It ain't
> pretty by any means, but useful.
How are you "cleaning" it? Wiping it out with a paper towel should be
sufficient. Do not ever subject an iron utensil (or maybe your skillet) to
water.
Don't wash wooden salad bowls either.
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Author: Peter APeter A Date: Mar 4, 2008 08:13
> On Mar 4, 10:39 am, "cybercat" yahoo.com> wrote:
> >>> but is the surface that's exposed
>>> going to be suitable for cooking?
>>
>> It's going to be aluminum.
>
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> It's steel. Magnet test. This thing is fairly hefty, which is why I
> hate just tossing it.
>
Why not save it for wok cooking that does not require really high temps,
such as deep frying and steaming? Then get a new rolled steel wok for
the stir frying. If there's a "Chinatown" near you, that's where you'll
get the best selection and price.
--
Peter Aitken
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