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Legume
Legume Posts: 14,618
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Our stick blender is 25 years old and running out of gas.  We need to replace, any recommendations for what to get or what to avoid?
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 15,476
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    I have a plain ol' Sunbeam and it works fine.
     
    What I'm waiting for is a damn cordless stick blender.  While there's usually an outlet near most stoves, I don't like that cord bouncing around lit burners, cordless would be ideal.  
    Last time I looked there was only one on the market, and they wanted damn near $300 for it.  The mechanicals in a stick blender have to be simpler than a $40 cordless grass clipper, so why not a blender?
    Hmmm, I smell a Kickstarter campaign...
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  • johnmitchell
    johnmitchell Posts: 6,571
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    We have the Cuisinart "Smart Stick".. We have only had it for about 6 months, but so far very happy, Stainless steel body.
    Greensboro North Carolina
    When in doubt Accelerate....
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    WOW! I just looked at a few and have sticker shock! I've had mine for a good 10-12 years (Hamilton Beach), but I found it at a yard sale for $1. No idea how old it really is. From the look of it, it probably wasn't even remotely expensive, but it still works well. I had no idea they were as costly as some of them are!

    @Botch, I did see a couple of cordless ones on amazon. Not cheap, but cordless. Here's one,,,
    https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CSB-300-Variable-Rechargeable-Stainless/dp/B00X3N9L8S/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1472916976&sr=8-6&keywords=cordless+stick+blender

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • XC242
    XC242 Posts: 1,208
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    http://www.seriouseats.com/2015/12/equipment-the-best-hand-blender-review.html
    LBGE (still waitin' for my free T-Shirt), DIgiQ DX2 (In Blue, cause it's the fastest), Heavy Duty Kick Ash Basket, Mc Farland, WI. :glasses:  B)
    If it wasn't for my BGE I'd have no use for my backyard...
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    I saw that serious eats article, but I'm not a fan of their equipment reviews. On that one, if you read the comments, one reader said, "Man, I really miss the days when you would tell us what other brands/models were tested, and why you didn't like them. I understand the business reasons not to, but from a reader point of view, it's really frustrating." Kenji replied, "...unfortunately not something that's gonna happen on an ad-supported site. I'd love to have it both ways but that's just reality."

    Unbiased reviews? 

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,458
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    johnmitchell said:
    We have the Cuisinart "Smart Stick".. We have only had it for about 6 months, but so far very happy, Stainless steel body.
    Ditto. Since Christmas. 
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 15,476
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    Carolina Q said:
    @Botch, I did see a couple of cordless ones on amazon. Not cheap, but cordless. Here's one,,,
    https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CSB-300-Variable-Rechargeable-Stainless/dp/B00X3N9L8S/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1472916976&sr=8-6&keywords=cordless+stick+blender

    Thanks, @Carolina Q; that's a bit more reasonably priced, although the stick alone for $75 would be even better (I already have an electric knife, blender, and food processor  ;)).  
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 15,476
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    Carolina Q said:
    I saw that serious eats article, but I'm not a fan of their equipment reviews. On that one, if you read the comments, one reader said, "Man, I really miss the days when you would tell us what other brands/models were tested, and why you didn't like them. I understand the business reasons not to, but from a reader point of view, it's really frustrating." Kenji replied, "...unfortunately not something that's gonna happen on an ad-supported site. I'd love to have it both ways but that's just reality."

    Unbiased reviews? 
    Ironically I just got my renewal to Cook's Illustrated  this morning, not cheap at $28.95!  However, I will pay it as they ARE not ad-supported, and I trust their reviews (and they're not afraid to knock something when warranted).  I also subscribe to Consumer Reports and a wookworking magazine that doesn't sell ads for the same reason.  The Internet is good for unbiased views also (although, caveat, it's also good for biased views too :lol: ).  
     
    CI/America's Test Kitchen does have a bias against the BGE, no doubt.  Once I retire I think I'm gonna load up my Large, drive out to the Boston area, set it up, and make them some food:
    - Day 1, grilled steaks (maybe reverse sear!)
    - Day 2, bake a loaf of bread
    - Day 3, a thin Margherita pizza cooked in 90 seconds at 900F,
    - Night 3/Day 4, a packer brisket!
    If that don't change their yankee minds, well, then there's no hope.   =)

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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 19,051
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    I have a Kitchen Aid stick blender.  I do NOT recommend it.  Had an el cheapo sunbeam that died, but the sunbeam worked much better.

    Fyi, I only use it for making mayonnaise and pesto.
    A bison’s level of aggressiveness, both physical and passive, is legendary. - NPS
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  • GregW
    GregW Posts: 2,677
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    I have a Waring Pro stick blender.
    It's a piece of junk. A bearing is seized up in the blade end. I have to free it up every time I need to use it.
    Honestly, when I feel the need to use a immersion blender, I just use my Vitamix commercial blender. It does a far better job of blending. I do have to clean another item, but it really is self cleaning. I just add water and soap and turn it on.....it self washes.
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    We only use ours for soups.  Usually use the blender or food processor....but I realize after reading that review they're good for lots of stuff and probably easier to clean than blender/processor.
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  • Theophan
    Theophan Posts: 2,654
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    Botch said:
    ... What I'm waiting for is a damn cordless stick blender.
    Here's a cheaper one: $96 on Amazon.

    But I think I found the one you saw at $300, and it looks WAY cool -- like a James Bond attache case with all kinds of weaponry:



    Don't know whether it works or not, but it looks like they're offering a lot more than the basics for that price.
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
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    I like my Cuisinart. Reliable, dishwasher safe...  It's a soup making machine. 
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • Skiddymarker
    Skiddymarker Posts: 8,522
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    bgebrent said:
    I like my Cuisinart. Reliable, dishwasher safe...  It's a soup making machine. 
    have the cheaply Cuisinart, it was about $40CDN - works very well and has two speeds, well three if you count off!
    ideal for all sauces, salad dressings and gravies. 
    Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 15,476
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    Theophan said:
    Botch said:
    ... What I'm waiting for is a damn cordless stick blender.
    Here's a cheaper one: $96 on Amazon.

    But I think I found the one you saw at $300, and it looks WAY cool -- like a James Bond attache case with all kinds of weaponry:



    Don't know whether it works or not, but it looks like they're offering a lot more than the basics for that price.
    Okay, I must never click on your link to the $96 model again tonight, or probably the rest of this holiday weekend!   :o;)
     
    That attache blender setup was not the $300 model I remember, but dayam if it had a "Snap-On" sticker on it, I'da probably bought it by now.  
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  • PASmoke
    PASmoke Posts: 279
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    We just bought a Kitchen Aid 5 speed and it's been great. $99.00 on Amazon. 
    Atlanta, GA - Large BGE x 2

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  • Botch
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    Botch said:  Okay, I must never click on your link to the $96 model again tonight, or probably the rest of this holiday weekend!   :o;)   
    Gah, I don't have to.  Every single forum I click on now has that &#^%! blender shoved in my face, Give Us Your Monneeeeyyyy!!!  :anguished:
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 14,618
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    Haha @Botch

    I hate that shopping history and those targeted adds

    lots of good suggestions from everyone, thanks
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  • westernbbq
    westernbbq Posts: 2,490
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    Bamix that ive had for20 yrs and it works perfectly
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