All electric cooking ranges output heat in a 'Sine Wave' pattern, implies the heat goes up and down. Reason....if the range is set for, say, 150 deg....the range tries to reach that temperature and heats up to reach the 150 deg BUT WILL NOT STOP THERE! Realizes that it is past 150 deg, tries to come back by switching o… see more All electric cooking ranges output heat in a 'Sine Wave' pattern, implies the heat goes up and down. Reason....if the range is set for, say, 150 deg....the range tries to reach that temperature and heats up to reach the 150 deg BUT WILL NOT STOP THERE! Realizes that it is past 150 deg, tries to come back by switching off, hence cools and passes the 150 deg park on the downward run, then realizes it went past the 150 deg so heats up again...and the cycle continues. Due to this, any electric range, including induction stove, will output heat in a 'Sine Wave' fashion, up-down-up-down...hence does not give good results for PRECISION cooking that is need for Chapatis/Dosas etc where a constant heat is expected. A gas range does great job in all situations. see less All electric cooking ranges output heat in a 'Sine Wave' pattern, implies the heat goes up and down. Reason....if the range is set for, say, 150 deg....the range tries to reach that temperature and heats up to reach the 150 deg BUT WILL NOT STOP THERE! Realizes that it is past 150 deg, tries to come back by switching off, hence cools and passes the 150 deg park on the downward run, then realizes it went past the 150 deg so heats up again...and the cycle continues. Due to this, any electric range, including induction stove, will output heat in a 'Sine Wave' fashion, up-down-up-down...hence does not give good results for PRECISION cooking that is need for Chapatis/Dosas etc where a constant heat is expected. A gas range does great job in all situations.
By Dan on October 21, 2019

It works.... but you've got to really watch it ... The cast Iron ware I use (1 vintage wagner bought at a yard sale, and 2 new lodge products) gets too hot and in turn heats the induction plate so high it turns off... I have a salton portable cook top from costco (similar to ASIN:B00FAD57SC Salton Induction Cooker Ener… see more It works.... but you've got to really watch it ... The cast Iron ware I use (1 vintage wagner bought at a yard sale, and 2 new lodge products) gets too hot and in turn heats the induction plate so high it turns off... I have a salton portable cook top from costco (similar to ASIN:B00FAD57SC Salton Induction Cooker Energy efficiency 300W-1800W, 140F-465F) see less It works.... but you've got to really watch it ... The cast Iron ware I use (1 vintage wagner bought at a yard sale, and 2 new lodge products) gets too hot and in turn heats the induction plate so high it turns off... I have a salton portable cook top from costco (similar to ASIN:B00FAD57SC Salton Induction Cooker Energy efficiency 300W-1800W, 140F-465F)
By N. Mohnot on July 13, 2015

It is excellent for this purpose, but you should also consider the Lodge pizza griddle. I preheat to 500, insert my pizza on a pizza screen and then slide off onto the cast iron after 4-5 minutes. I lightly oil the screen but not the pan. The 14" griddle is a terrific pan for many purposes, and it retains higher heat e… see more It is excellent for this purpose, but you should also consider the Lodge pizza griddle. I preheat to 500, insert my pizza on a pizza screen and then slide off onto the cast iron after 4-5 minutes. I lightly oil the screen but not the pan. The 14" griddle is a terrific pan for many purposes, and it retains higher heat even if you're only using a small part of the surface. Some people use it as a "pizza stone." I use both these pans very frequently. see less It is excellent for this purpose, but you should also consider the Lodge pizza griddle. I preheat to 500, insert my pizza on a pizza screen and then slide off onto the cast iron after 4-5 minutes. I lightly oil the screen but not the pan. The 14" griddle is a terrific pan for many purposes, and it retains higher heat even if you're only using a small part of the surface. Some people use it as a "pizza stone." I use both these pans very frequently.
By Alan Brinton on June 29, 2014

Lip is about one half inch and rounded. I would never use this pan with more than a coating of oil. Using more could cause a spill and fire.
By Bowtieguy on September 1, 2014