I need a new mixer suggestion

[Les]

Re: I need a new mixer suggestion

I am looking for a used Hobart or similar 12 quart unit and will put it in the garage. I have a nice sized pantry, but my nephew has converted it to a bedroom (long story) so the garage it is! I don't think it will be too bad as it will be only for mixing bread dough about three times a week and the weekend pizza dough.

I will get the old KA fixed and use it for the less demanding mixing chores.

Thanks for the help, Eric.

Eric - for grins I priced used Hobarts - damn, not cheap. Brickie may be on to something with the knock off - $600 seems like a deal.

[EricU]

Re: I need a new mixer suggestion

Eric - for grins I priced used Hobarts - damn, not cheap. Brickie may be on to something with the knock off - $600 seems like a deal.

• What brand are the knock offs?
• Where do you get one?
• Do the attachments all fit the same?
• If they break, are parts available?
• What are the winning lotto numbers? (then I wont need to worry about the cost of a new mixer!!!!)

Thanks, Eric.

[brickie in oz]

Re: I need a new mixer suggestion

This is the one I bought off Ebay.

[Bacterium]

Re: I need a new mixer suggestion

There are knocks offs current and knock offs old (eg 20 years old plus ..... second hand)

I can only speak of old.....picked up a couple old ones, over 20years old. They were complete or I could have missing parts machined up. They are bullet proof so basically new bearings, seals and food grade grease and they are fine. If ones wants to use attachments there are a number of PTO or output shaft types so sticking with a common one across multiple brands makes it easier to get 2nd hand.

[EricU]

Re: I need a new mixer suggestion

Current Update: My wife surprised me on my birthday last May with a used Hobart HL-6 stand mixer that fits on my counter top.

This thing is awesome and so far has been flawless. Hit the "Like" button!

Way better than the KA it replaced. Use it about 3 times a week on average.

[Laurentius]

Re: I need a new mixer suggestion

I am looking for a used Hobart or similar 12 quart unit and will put it in the garage. I have a nice sized pantry, but my nephew has converted it to a bedroom (long story) so the garage it is! I don't think it will be too bad as it will be only for mixing bread dough about three times a week and the weekend pizza dough.

I will get the old KA fixed and use it for the less demanding mixing chores.

Thanks for the help, Eric.

Hi Eric,

The boy in the pantry? Are you fatten him up for Thangsgiving? ( A gruesome story ), but one that has been told before. Hansel and Greta.

[EricU]

Re: I need a new mixer suggestion

This is no ordinary pantry! it is way larger than the bedroom I grew up in.

The only reason that we call it a pantry is that is close to the kitchen and that we originally were going to use it as a pantry (makes sense!)

Including my nephew, I have three teenage boys (plus their friends) and that is why I needed the Hobart!!!!

[nissanneill]

Re: I need a new mixer suggestion

With 3 teenage boys, who needs a mixer, call it training and they won't know the difference, especially if they want the pizzas or breads!

[EricU]

Re: I need a new mixer suggestion

With 3 teenage boys, who needs a mixer, call it training and they won't know the difference, especially if they want the pizzas or breads!

I don't want to risk hurting their Xbox fingers! Actually they are GREAT kids

[UtahBeehiver]

Re: I need a new mixer suggestion

Ask Faith of Virginia, she has several type of mixers.

[EricU]

Re: I need a new mixer suggestion

Ask Faith of Virginia, she has several type of mixers.

I am just surprised that a couple of years ago when I just got started making bread at home, that there wasn't more mention of using a more "commercial" style mixer for home use.

I thought that maybe it was just that my KA was a little older, but my repair man in SF told me that I was just over working the KA

Live and learn!