Can someone please comment on the quality of the steel base? Is it of good quality construction, or would it look or feel like a flimsy cookie tin?
353484
I had the same concerns as you, but thankfully this bread box is very good quality. It's very sturdy and well made. There is no part of it that is flimsy in any way, the lid fits perfectly and it's quite large capacity. You'd love this bread box it's great!
353485
It is not at all flimsy but really rather solid. I think you would be pleased.
353486
Ours is pretty solid. It was shipped international, with no protection, and only had one dent, yet the box was destroyed.
1248642
I would say yes , might have to b a bit creative , the base is nice and solid,I really liked it and its construction .
643977
We didn't find anything flimsy about it. However, I have never owned one until now. Compared against off the shelf items we looked at locally - and that was many stores and many looks, this kettle was far and away superior and nothing could compete with the look of it either.
398156
I felt like ours was good quality. I've owned a few, and this one feels the most solid.
1741807
In my opinion it is sturdy and it spins well. It is very attractive, and awe inspiring when it is lit up. The wood base is also nice. Hope that helps.
2081186
The base is probably made out of heavy duty plastic but, it is heavy and very good quality. The antlers are very realistic and I love the lamps.
658232
Not heavy, feels light. It feels like made if steel. I am not sure about exact weight, but i am pretty happy with it.
2059278
I think it's pretty sturdy. Not the light, flimsy type of metal. It's a good quality, particularly considering the price.
106243
It's a not tin... My guess would be a cardboard type material, but has stood up to my two high-energy kids for a year. It's pretty durable.
2081184
I think the base is a hard form of plastic. I like them so well I have bought 4 of them for my rental cabins and home. They do in no way look cheap and they look real. The quality is as good as it gets. You will not be disappointed.
746585
The base doesn't feel like MDF. It feels like a thick coated plastic and it's weighted. The base is sturdy. Hope that helps: )
790338
The base is a weighted brass finished material. When I tap it with a metal object it doesn't ring....but has a dead sound like it's plastic. It has a laquer finish which wouldn't be necessary if it were solid brass. Best guess? It's not brass. Very attractive and very stable. Remember, brass will tarnish over time, I don't think this will.
1131291
It's sturdy but probably better not to put something quite so heavy on it. There are plenty of good quality "clad"pans that would be better. I hope this helps. T
590983
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.
1623281
The design itself is sturdy, and has been around a dog's age. It is possible the Chinese have used a lighter gauge steel than was used in the original, but I don't have an old one to compare. I think the old one was tin-plated steel. Even if you did find an old one at a tag sale, it would be dull and tarnished, like the one I replaced. Sadly, the days of Made in the USA are long gone.
173374
I bought this wok for my son and he returned as soon as he received it. He felt it was a round wok, hammered flat, making the bottom uneven. The Wok Shop was very nice and prompt in handling the return. My son went to a different site and purchased a spun steel flat bottomed wok, which he very happy with. FYI. I have had my spun steel flat bottom wok over 40 years. Be sure you get a Spun Steel not stainless steel. I hope this is helpful.
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The base is some kind of thermoplastic capable of handling a heated stainless inner plate. The Nordic Ware website has plenty of good information about the temperatures they can handle, etc.