Slight correction to my previous post-

NOT welding rod- I used 3/32 brazing rod. Wire from a old metal coat hanger bent into a W shape would work as well. You just need something to keep the frying pan from directly touching the scorch buster.

I agree with phat- I use butter, oil, margarine etc to keep pancakes from sticking. The teflon is there only because I could not find a pan I liked without it. Even heat distribution is the important issue to avoid pancakes with a burned center.