Does this blender really have a heavy metal base? Tks.
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Well... it's a heavy base and seems to be made of metal. A well made blender...
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Honestly I did not check. I love this blender. I use it 2x a day. My blender has frozen fruit and ice. I love it.
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Heavy plastic. It is very sturdy. I doubt you will find a metal mixer under $300-$400.
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The description says it's all metal, suggesting the others are not. I was billed for this mixer and it never came so amazon gave me a refund.
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My wife uses this product regularly. Looking at it, the lower portion of the blender (the part that comes in contact is steel (stainless, it would appear) except for the outer circumference of the rim which has a molded plastic edge piece where it would come into contact with a bowl or glass during blending. The chopping bowl is plastic and has the recycling triangle on the bottom that says "7" and "SAN" and has a picture of a fork on it -perhaps indicating that it is "safe".
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None of the parts that have plastic on them are metal (this is not like the mixing attachments if that's what you mean). There are plastic pieces (in the picture, everything white), but there are also metal parts which appear to be stainless steel. I used mine a couple of weeks ago to make applesauce from 160 lbs of apples and everything held up fabulously, and cleaned up easily.
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Just to add my two cents, as John said it is the same coupling--in fact we are using our old blade assembly with the new unit since the new blade seems to splash a lot more (why would they do that?!). Our old coupling was indeed the part that broke, necessitating the replacement, but it happened after years of regular service when we accidentally tried to blend a metal spoon with it. So to agree again with John, I think if you stick with blending non-metallic objects it should last a reasonably long time.
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Yes, mine does. It has a series of red rubber shock absorber-type feet that keep it from moving on the counter surface when in use. The main body of mine is all metal, no plastic except the citrus juicer attachment. Very heavy.
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Trisha T., The blade assembly that I received did not have a screw holding the blades to the main shaft. The blade assembly was pressed together on regular cold steel. This accounts for the rusting on the end of the shaft.I also use my blender daily.
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I wouldn't say that it is a SOLID metal base but more of a composite resin if I had to guess. But it does feel substantial and not lightweight and cheap.
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I thought it was metal, but it is chrome painted plastic. Doesn't feel cheap though. I was a little disappointed, but it is a good mixer.
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Yes, the base is plastic. But, to me, it is lighter than the one we use to have and it works really good!
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It doesn't come with a metal jar. I really wouldn't buy this again. It broke so quickly and their customer service was terrible. The style is great, but I think you can get a better blender for the money.
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Yes, Just to make sure the Blender you are purchasing has a black base with stainless steel container correct. The link i saw went to white with glass... just want to make sure.
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It's been a while since I bought it. I returned it because it was junk. The base was a cast material- probably aluminum, but possibly steel.
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yes it is...and it is a thick sturdy glass. I crush ice at least 2x's daily with no problem at all. Hope you will like it, I do. Usually my blenders only work for so long because I do crush so much ice, but this one has already lasted more than most and it is still going strong! I am very happy with mine! Good Luck
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The base is metal ... other parts plastic. I use mine most days of the week and it does a great job.