was handed down my late uncle's 80s stand mixer, still works like a dreamSubmitted by Wavestormed t3_z5a5vd in BuyItForLife
HipHopGrandpa t1_ixwfbie wrote
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Definitely avoid anything built this century. They use plastic gears that strip out if too much torque is required (kneading dough, etc) compared to the metal gears used in the original model.
DraconianDebate t1_ixwtbc4 wrote
It actually depends on which model you get, and the plastic one also has advantages (if it breaks, its a sub $10 part, if the metal gears go its basically junk). As far as i know, the lift bowl pro models have metal gears. (Also they started using nylon gears in the 70s, better off with 90s or newer as they reinforced with kevlar).
anarchoponder t1_ixxawrj wrote
That’s not a bad thing at all. It makes sure that if you overload the mixer, it’s a small easy part to replace than an entire more. The older kitchenaids have a plastic fail gear too—I’ve replaced them.
Hylian-Loach t1_ixwoqgm wrote
Idk, I’d rather replace a plastic gear than a whole gearbox or motor
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