human
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Yeah, I loved it when she pulled the motor head out of the box, hefted it and said "Woah, now THAT's a mixer!"
Sunbeam Mixmasters
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fan-of-fans
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I'm glad she will enjoy that mixer!
When I got to the sale with the avocado Sunbeam a few weeks back, it had sold. But I see a sale this weekend has another Mixmaster for sale with a large bowl and two small bowls. I could possibly buy it and then keep one small bowl for mine and sell the rest. Of course I could just buy a small bowl from eBay. Which may be the better route as I can be sure they're the correct Fireking bowls for my 70s model.
The one at sale this weekend is of a later date, it has the big base without the bowl lever, plus it has the eject button instead of the power take off, and its motor may even be all plastic housing. It's beaters and dough hooks are also of a different kind than mine as well.
When I got to the sale with the avocado Sunbeam a few weeks back, it had sold. But I see a sale this weekend has another Mixmaster for sale with a large bowl and two small bowls. I could possibly buy it and then keep one small bowl for mine and sell the rest. Of course I could just buy a small bowl from eBay. Which may be the better route as I can be sure they're the correct Fireking bowls for my 70s model.
The one at sale this weekend is of a later date, it has the big base without the bowl lever, plus it has the eject button instead of the power take off, and its motor may even be all plastic housing. It's beaters and dough hooks are also of a different kind than mine as well.
fan-of-fans
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Oh, and at least I do have the large bowl for mine, but I mainly want the small bowl also, because it seems to work better with smaller batter quantities. With the larger bowl, only the very bottom of the beaters are able to do any mixing if I'm not mixing a lot of ingredients.
fan-of-fans
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Well I went to the sale with the mixer, and it was there but they wanted $50! And it was an all-plastic model as well, too much. If it's there the last day it's half price but I think $25 is still a little much, esp since I don't need another. lol
My first vintage appliance
Hello! I have really enjoyed reading this thread and seeing all of the pictures! I just inherited a Sunbeam Mixmaster Power Plus from my 93 year old uncle. I am thrilled! My aunt was the model of a 1960 homemaker. Her home was modern and she always served her guest on china. Best of all she was an amazing cook and baker. So I am honored to receive her main kitchen "tool". My question for the group is what should I do before I use it? It literally still has flour dustings on it from the last time it was used...probably close to 10 years ago!! Some of you spoke of greasing the motor, etc but I don't feel confident unless I have pictures or instructions bc I don't want to ruin it. Should I find a service person in my area to check and restore it before I use it or do you think I can do the service myself?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Hello! I have really enjoyed reading this thread and seeing all of the pictures! I just inherited a Sunbeam Mixmaster Power Plus from my 93 year old uncle. I am thrilled! My aunt was the model of a 1960 homemaker. Her home was modern and she always served her guest on china. Best of all she was an amazing cook and baker. So I am honored to receive her main kitchen "tool". My question for the group is what should I do before I use it? It literally still has flour dustings on it from the last time it was used...probably close to 10 years ago!! Some of you spoke of greasing the motor, etc but I don't feel confident unless I have pictures or instructions bc I don't want to ruin it. Should I find a service person in my area to check and restore it before I use it or do you think I can do the service myself?
Thanks in advance for your help!
First,
Congratulations on: having a family memento, owning a piece of great of U.S. product, and having a great appliance to use and enjoy.
IF it doesn't need grease, some Windex and a paper towel should make it gleam once more.
Congratulations on: having a family memento, owning a piece of great of U.S. product, and having a great appliance to use and enjoy.
IF it doesn't need grease, some Windex and a paper towel should make it gleam once more.
My first vintage appliance
Thank you @gottahaveahoove!
I feel honored to have it and can't wait to mix up some of my favorite cakes that my aunt made with it.
Can I tell by just looking at the motor if it needs greasing or servicing? It turns on okay but I don't want to burn the motor up by using it after it hasn't been running for 12 years!
I'm excited about cleaning the exterior to make it pristine, but I have to say I'm sad to remove the flour dusting on the base from my aunt's last time to use it. sniff sniff!
Thank you @gottahaveahoove!
I feel honored to have it and can't wait to mix up some of my favorite cakes that my aunt made with it.
Can I tell by just looking at the motor if it needs greasing or servicing? It turns on okay but I don't want to burn the motor up by using it after it hasn't been running for 12 years!
I'm excited about cleaning the exterior to make it pristine, but I have to say I'm sad to remove the flour dusting on the base from my aunt's last time to use it. sniff sniff!
human
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I know how you feel. I have my grandmother's rolling pin with flour/dough residue from the last time she used it, wrapped in the Roman Meal bread bag she kept it in. I've had it since about 1996, the year she passed, but I don't really bake so I haven't felt the need to disturb it. That said, I'm sure your aunt would want you to make good use of it and think of her while you do so.
I doubt you'd hurt anything by plugging your mixer in and turning it on for maybe 20 or 30 seconds, long enough run through the speeds and listen for any squealing, scraping, grinding or other nasty sounds that set your teeth on edge. If it sounds smooth, you're golden. Otherwise, you'll probably need to tear it down, clean it and lubricate it with a non-toxic, food quality grease.
There used to be a Yahoo group called WACEM (We Actually Collect Electric Mixers) that was a great source of information. Unfortunately, it went away with the rest of Yahoo Groups six months ago. As far as I know, it re-formed on Facebook. Can't say for sure as I don't use that service.
I doubt you'd hurt anything by plugging your mixer in and turning it on for maybe 20 or 30 seconds, long enough run through the speeds and listen for any squealing, scraping, grinding or other nasty sounds that set your teeth on edge. If it sounds smooth, you're golden. Otherwise, you'll probably need to tear it down, clean it and lubricate it with a non-toxic, food quality grease.
There used to be a Yahoo group called WACEM (We Actually Collect Electric Mixers) that was a great source of information. Unfortunately, it went away with the rest of Yahoo Groups six months ago. As far as I know, it re-formed on Facebook. Can't say for sure as I don't use that service.
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Both my mom and grandmother had Model 10 Sunbeam mixmasters, both of them white with black control dials.
I have a beautiful all-chrome Model 12 that I love, but after getting a red Kitchen-Aid for Christmas about 10 years ago I haven't used the Sunbeam at all.
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Both my mom and grandmother had Model 10 Sunbeam mixmasters, both of them white with black control dials.
I have a beautiful all-chrome Model 12 that I love, but after getting a red Kitchen-Aid for Christmas about 10 years ago I haven't used the Sunbeam at all.
human
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My paternal grandmother went the opposite direction. For many years, she had a vintage Kitchenaid mixer similar to the one in the photo linked below, except it it was a very pretty deep blue, a bit darker than the "contemporary" button on this page. Somewhere along the line, late '70s or early '80s maybe, it disappeared and was replaced by a chrome and brown Sunbeam Mixmaster. I have no idea what happened to either of them but knowing my grandparents' hoarding tendencies, I can't imagine the Kitchenaid got tossed right away but it may have when their house got cleaned out after the both passed.
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I have a Sunbeam Mixmaster from
the 40s and,one from the 50s plus a NIB hand held mixer. (modern) I have 3 Dormeyers (not keeping), as well as 3 Kitchenaid mixers.
HOW does this happen?
the 40s and,one from the 50s plus a NIB hand held mixer. (modern) I have 3 Dormeyers (not keeping), as well as 3 Kitchenaid mixers.
HOW does this happen?
dysonman1
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A pink Mixmaster
Is a vision of loveliness. I like to think Marilyn Monroe would have had one like mine.
Is a vision of loveliness. I like to think Marilyn Monroe would have had one like mine.
And, in one of the basements, I believe there
are attachments in the box! The one from the 50s came from a convent. (Sunbeam)."Vista"... mint condition.
I know I don't need all of these mixers, and the Dormies will eventually go.
I usually use the white Kitchenaid stand mixer. But, it is fun to mix things up at times.
are attachments in the box! The one from the 50s came from a convent. (Sunbeam)."Vista"... mint condition.
I know I don't need all of these mixers, and the Dormies will eventually go.
I usually use the white Kitchenaid stand mixer. But, it is fun to mix things up at times.
dysonman1
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So many Mixmasters. Even the Vista (plastic model) which doesn't have nearly the style and charm of the more vintage models. I'm blessed to have the mixers I want and use. Love my Dormeyer Silver Chef (a gift from a good friend in California). I use it to make Hans Craig's recipe for Poundcake all the time. And the Air-Way Zephyr is an added bonus (a gift from Stan Kann - the godfather of the vacuum collecting hobby).
And, my aunt bought that stainless steel model in
New York City, when she worked there.
It's now in her house. My late grandfather (owned a bakery) used it a lot.Someday, I'll have to post some pics. Now is not a good time. got a lot going on at the moment.
New York City, when she worked there.
It's now in her house. My late grandfather (owned a bakery) used it a lot.Someday, I'll have to post some pics. Now is not a good time. got a lot going on at the moment.
human
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Harvest Gold Mixmaster
So I was walking through a thrift shop today and spotted a nice harvest gold Mixmaster with all of its bowls and beaters but they wanted way too much for it. They had it priced at $44 but it will drop by $11 each week (25% off the original price) until it sells or bottoms out at $11. I might consider it at that price, even though I don't need it. I don't need it but somebody will find themselves a really good mixer for a nice price. It's kind of funny but this thrift store has two locations, only one of which posts the scheduled price drops on higher ticket items. The other location just has a half-price shelf where stuff goes when it doesn't sell.
At another thrift shop yesterday, I spotted a pair of Mixmaster bowls for $2.99 each but I didn't buy those either, even though I could have claimed a 10% educator's discount with my school ID and saved a whopping 60 cents. I already have an extra set. I'm really proud of myself for remaining strong and not buying anything at either store. I've got to get this junk addiction under control. That said, I am planning to take a couple of my vacuums to my church for their rummage sale in September.
So I was walking through a thrift shop today and spotted a nice harvest gold Mixmaster with all of its bowls and beaters but they wanted way too much for it. They had it priced at $44 but it will drop by $11 each week (25% off the original price) until it sells or bottoms out at $11. I might consider it at that price, even though I don't need it. I don't need it but somebody will find themselves a really good mixer for a nice price. It's kind of funny but this thrift store has two locations, only one of which posts the scheduled price drops on higher ticket items. The other location just has a half-price shelf where stuff goes when it doesn't sell.
At another thrift shop yesterday, I spotted a pair of Mixmaster bowls for $2.99 each but I didn't buy those either, even though I could have claimed a 10% educator's discount with my school ID and saved a whopping 60 cents. I already have an extra set. I'm really proud of myself for remaining strong and not buying anything at either store. I've got to get this junk addiction under control. That said, I am planning to take a couple of my vacuums to my church for their rummage sale in September.
steveg
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Family MixMaster
Hi,
New here. While cleaning out the store room (you probably heard that before) I came across my mother's Sunbeam MixMaster. I would like to give it to someone vs. the metal recycling. Would someone be interested in this MixMaster? Preferably in the Houston TX area. But it can be shipped if needed.
email [email protected]
Thanks, Steve Goldberg
Hi,
New here. While cleaning out the store room (you probably heard that before) I came across my mother's Sunbeam MixMaster. I would like to give it to someone vs. the metal recycling. Would someone be interested in this MixMaster? Preferably in the Houston TX area. But it can be shipped if needed.
email [email protected]
Thanks, Steve Goldberg
steveg
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human
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Yellow frankenmixer?
I was at a thrift shop in a town a few hours away today and saw a yellow Mixmaster with beaters but no bowls for $6. It was tempting but I really didn't need it so I passed. It was kind of weird though. It had a black handle and control knob instead of brown and the turntable was yellow also. I'm thinking it may have been a repaint because there was a touch of yellow paint on the handle where it met the motor unit. I'm thinking the motor unit may have originally been chrome and was painted, along with the turntable, to match the yellow plastic base. I didn't look that closely at it. I just never saw one quite like that. The beaters alone were worth the $6 but I just didn't didn't need another one. Had I been alone, I might have succumbed to the temptation and bought it, maybe even rationalizing that I could have sold it on eBay for a tidy profit. Heck, I even have an extra set of bowls. But for better or worse, that wasn't the case and I decided it was better to leave it where it was.
I was at a thrift shop in a town a few hours away today and saw a yellow Mixmaster with beaters but no bowls for $6. It was tempting but I really didn't need it so I passed. It was kind of weird though. It had a black handle and control knob instead of brown and the turntable was yellow also. I'm thinking it may have been a repaint because there was a touch of yellow paint on the handle where it met the motor unit. I'm thinking the motor unit may have originally been chrome and was painted, along with the turntable, to match the yellow plastic base. I didn't look that closely at it. I just never saw one quite like that. The beaters alone were worth the $6 but I just didn't didn't need another one. Had I been alone, I might have succumbed to the temptation and bought it, maybe even rationalizing that I could have sold it on eBay for a tidy profit. Heck, I even have an extra set of bowls. But for better or worse, that wasn't the case and I decided it was better to leave it where it was.
texaskirbyguy
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Human, I recently saved a very dirty Harvest Gold MM (which looks yellow), and has the black handle and knob, and yellow (almost looked painted) turntable. So what you saw might have been a real thing (unless it was a repainted different unit or parts).
Mine is a model MMA, 175W with PTO. It has the plain aluminum nose cover that pops off to access the screw under it.
I did not need another mixer, but it was on the $1 clearance table, only an hour away from being destroyed and tossed in the dumpster (this particular thrift store does this - PO's me for sure.)
On the same table I got a small white glass bowl (Sunbeam Fire-King) for another $1). I bet it came along with the mixer, not sure of them once being matched or not.
Not sure if I missed the beaters or if they were not included. They sell everything from a set separately in different areas of the store which again hacks me off to no end.
The original price of the mixer was $13 and the bowl $10.
I spent a few hours tearing it down and washing the parts. It looks next to brand new and it matches a GE AM clock radio of the same era (and color). It runs okay but the motor drags - the old grease is solidifying and needs to be replaced after going a complete overhaul. Maybe later for this one - not sure if I want to keep it or not, despite its beauty. I just have too much right now!
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Mine is a model MMA, 175W with PTO. It has the plain aluminum nose cover that pops off to access the screw under it.
I did not need another mixer, but it was on the $1 clearance table, only an hour away from being destroyed and tossed in the dumpster (this particular thrift store does this - PO's me for sure.)
On the same table I got a small white glass bowl (Sunbeam Fire-King) for another $1). I bet it came along with the mixer, not sure of them once being matched or not.
Not sure if I missed the beaters or if they were not included. They sell everything from a set separately in different areas of the store which again hacks me off to no end.
The original price of the mixer was $13 and the bowl $10.
I spent a few hours tearing it down and washing the parts. It looks next to brand new and it matches a GE AM clock radio of the same era (and color). It runs okay but the motor drags - the old grease is solidifying and needs to be replaced after going a complete overhaul. Maybe later for this one - not sure if I want to keep it or not, despite its beauty. I just have too much right now!
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