Blender recommendation (glass)
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buckytom
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Hi neptune. Just curious, why glass?
Bucky - if at the time of my last purchase, I had had a choice, I would have gone for glass for absolutely, positively sure.
What does your plastic blender look like after zapping egg shells, dog food nibbles, almost any other hard bits and pieces. Glass looks fantastic and plastic becomes cloudy. If you accidentally pour in something too hot - melt down, more so than with glass cracking from temp flux. .. I think the metal blades in the bottom DO help - been there, done that.
What does your plastic blender look like after zapping egg shells, dog food nibbles, almost any other hard bits and pieces. Glass looks fantastic and plastic becomes cloudy. If you accidentally pour in something too hot - melt down, more so than with glass cracking from temp flux. .. I think the metal blades in the bottom DO help - been there, done that.
I love my blender with its glass container but...
I can't offer any recommendations because it's an Oster I bought in 1969 and is still going like new.
Had a plastic second container but I just didn't like it because it didn't seem to get totally clean even in the dishwasher. Plus, as dragnlaw mentioned, plastic scratches. Just didn't care for it. Gave it to a thrift store and replaced it with another glass one I found at a yard sale.
Good luck in your quest.
I can't offer any recommendations because it's an Oster I bought in 1969 and is still going like new.
Had a plastic second container but I just didn't like it because it didn't seem to get totally clean even in the dishwasher. Plus, as dragnlaw mentioned, plastic scratches. Just didn't care for it. Gave it to a thrift store and replaced it with another glass one I found at a yard sale.
Good luck in your quest.
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buckytom
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Umm, what kind of diet are you on, again?
That must be a record. 47 years and you never shut it off?
Wait. Sorry.
47 YEARS, AND YOU NEVER SHUT IT OFF? I'D BE DEAF BY NOW.
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blissful
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I always used Oster too. I found a glass one with metal gears about 8 years ago, so I bought one for my boyfriend, and one for me. Now that we are married, we have one we use and one for a spare. ha ha. I think they still make them that way, and they make plastic too.
buckytom
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Bliss, how do you know it has metal gears?
Umm, what kind of diet are you on, again?
That must be a record. 47 years and you never shut it off?
Wait. Sorry.
47 YEARS, AND YOU NEVER SHUT IT OFF? I'D BE DEAF BY NOW.
Way to go , bucky! I forgot you might be lurking. Actually, it's very quiet and made years and years of baby food for all my children. I am, obviously, pretty used to it by now and don't relish getting a new one. At the rate it's going I don't think that's going to be an issue.
My mantra has always been, "take care of your toys and they'll take care of you." So far that has held me in good stead. About 2 years ago I replaced my 1973 Cuisinart. Nothing wrong with the machine, just couldn't get chopping blades for it anymore. Donated it to a shelter and it's probably still doing its job.
blissful
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Okay, maybe my terminology is off...maybe not. On the bottom of the blender is a round metal plate, inside that is a 'gear' that is round on the outside, and has 8 indents, the indents fit the 4 sided post that comes out of the blender motor/base. When you place the blender on it's base, these part fit together and are all metal. As to what is inside the motor portion, I have no idea.
buckytom
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Damn, I was hoping you could tell me how to put mine back together...
GotGarlic
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bakechef
Executive Chef
I have a similar Oster and instead of a rubber/plastic hub connecting the base to the pitcher, there is a metal post and metal female connector on the blade to the pitcher.
Hi, buckytom. Well, I try to avoid plastic as much as possible. For instance, I try to store food in glass containers in the fridge rather than plastic.
My biggest concern in regard to a blender is hot liquids. I don't want to place hot liquids in anything plastic, so that's why I greatly prefer glass. Plus, to me, plastic in a blender just seems so cheap. I also think glass wears better over the years. Anyway, thanks for your question.
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Wow, that's pretty amazing!
Incidentally, the reason I'm looking for a new blender is that the glass container from my old Oster (from the early '90s) just got chipped, and you can easily cut yourself on it if you're not careful. I realize that you can buy replacement parts, but I should probably replace the whole container (including the lid, blade, etc.), and doing so would cost almost as much as a new blender.
Thanks, Katie.
So far, I'm thinking about this blender:
Oster® 16-Speed Blender with Food Chopper - Brushed Nickel - Glass Jar at Oster.com.
I figure if it has 16 speeds, the first few probably can't be that loud.
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Sir_Loin_of_Beef
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I have a Cuisinart Powerblend Duet, which has a 48oz glass blender jar and 4 cup food processor that both fit on one base. I have had it for over 10 years and I have never had a problem with it.
https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-PowerBlend-BFP-10CH-Blender-Processor/dp/B000MX05GO
https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-PowerBlend-BFP-10CH-Blender-Processor/dp/B000MX05GO
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Thanks, Sir_Loin_of_Beef. That's one I've looked at, but a bunch of the reviews by customers there say that it's really loud. Would you agree with that assessment? Also, since it has 7 speeds, about how loud is the lowest speed?
Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
...So far, I'm thinking about this blender:
Oster® 16-Speed Blender with Food Chopper - Brushed Nickel - Glass Jar at Oster.com.
I figure if it has 16 speeds, the first few probably can't be that loud.
Frankly, I don't think you'll find a decent blender that's quiet. Which you buy should be more based on its expected use. I have a cheap Waring blender with a glass jar. It doesn't get a lot of use but works great when I call on it.
If you're going to be making smoothies etc. every day, you might be better off with a more substantial tool.
Bucky, Katie H - that was my first blender - Oster. Just couldn't remember the name. Don't remember when it died but I was very sad...
Bucky - a long time ago it was dog kibble to make mush for puppies, then more recently egg shells to feed back to the chickens for their extra calcium.
I stopped doing that when I saw how much powder was floating around from the fine crushed shells. I would just crush them by hand when I found out about the danger of salmonella inhaling. I wear a mask while carving/drilling goose eggs with the Dremel.
Bucky - a long time ago it was dog kibble to make mush for puppies, then more recently egg shells to feed back to the chickens for their extra calcium.
I stopped doing that when I saw how much powder was floating around from the fine crushed shells. I would just crush them by hand when I found out about the danger of salmonella inhaling. I wear a mask while carving/drilling goose eggs with the Dremel.
tenspeed
Executive Chef
Someone here (can't remember who) recently pointed out that some blenders will accept a mason jar. My old Oster does, so I'm guessing that the new ones will as well.
Mason jar - yup, most of them do, forgot about that. So handy when making a sauce. Just remember to un-attach from the blade base up
