u/Psychological_Pay627

I bought this waffle iron at a local flea market and plan to restore it. The handles are slightly bent to one side. Is there a way to safely straighten them? My gut tells me it's too risky. Are the studs cast?

Update

I bit the bullet, applied some heat, and using a bench, very carefully bent her back reasonably straight. Considering this a score for 75 bucks. It's my first waffle iron. High base appears free of cracks. Don't know a ton about these.