# What should I do with this wok? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 12, 2012, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-this-wok/609250 "2012-01-12T03:30:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Sutremaine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e495f1/32.png) [@Sutremaine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sutremaine)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2012, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-this-wok/609250/1 "2012-01-12T03:30:38Z")
I ordered a wok via Amazon and was unhappy with it for two reasons: 1. It was a substitute model that I could have bought for less than 3/4 the price of what I paid for the one I didn’t get, and 2. The plastic portion of the handle is a little loose because the hexagonal peg is too small for the hole it sits in. The handle itself will stay on because of the long metal bolt, but I have doubts about the long-term stability of the handle if it isn’t held in place. Too much rotation and the peg will probably wear smooth. So I rang up the company and they agreed to a refund, and said to give it to a charity shop or something instead of sending it back. Should I hand it over as-is and let the next buyer do what they want? Wedge some silicone sheeting into the handle to pin it? Maybe season the pan a little? It’s carbon steel with a lacquer coating, and that particular coating is tough enough that wire wool is not overkill. ---
**Author:** ![gotpasswords](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c57346/32.png) [@gotpasswords](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gotpasswords)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2012, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-this-wok/609250/2 "2012-01-12T04:47:00Z")
As long as it’s not actually dangerous in its present condition, I’d just donate it and be done with it.