Are the handle to the crank and the twist-end for the clamp metal, as in the pictures, or plastic? Supposedly the manufacturer changed it.
879915
The crank and clamp are metal, but the crank handle and the twist end for the clamp are a black plastic. I'm wondering why this is a question. This is supposed to be a quality pasta maker and I wouldn't expect anything less.
879916
The end of the handle is plastic as is the clamp turner, but the rest is metal. This hasn't been a problem so far.
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The handle to the crank is hard black plastic, not of metal as shown in one of the pictures, if they changed is not what they are selling us. The twist-end for the clamp is metal. I dropped the handle many times and remains intact, it is of very good quality.
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The nut & insert are brass, the clamp is zinc. I bought these specifically because of the too common, aluminum gold anodized that stores seem to have accepted as the "new" standard. They seem to think cheaper is better without thinking!
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As I recall the handle itself is the extension? The crank section comes off and the remaining extension will accept the drill chuck?
1041144
The crank is made of plastic. I don't have the answer to your other questions.
2131215
It's been awhile since I did it, but the curve of the handle is now opposite of the picture. Hope that helps.
213795
Your link is bad or incomplete but I looked up the Aluminum unit going by the name. I can't say from personal experience but going by photos they look very similar, some differences in the configuration of the clamp head area. Seat of the pants I'm wondering about the strength of the locking via the pins on the aluminum vs the ridges on the Bikehand.
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External parts are metsl, it appears that the stem which the metal handles attach to may be plastic, when you turn the handles to turn the waste on , you can move the handles side to side a little . Nice looking and functional for the price.
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I believe it is a plastic fitting that is finished to look like metal. Like other reviewers have stated when tightening the fitting to the shower arm tighten to a snug fit.... "Do not crank down on it" and you will be fine. My wife and I are very happy with the purchase.
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On mine, the threaded part is brass. The plastic is is there to offer a better grip.
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Mine has a built in metal handle, no plastic. Don't know if they've changed the design since I bought it....
11956
I think the tool you are referring to is the FC 16 which is a plastic piece to do one side of the crank. The tool that is what you really need is the Park BBT 9 or the Shimano TL- FC 32. I have the BB 9 and it made the job a breeze. Bob
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My handle is wooden and the base is cast iron. Mine is older, and I noticed one answer given was a plastic handle so maybe they have changed from wood to plastic.
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Yes, the brace that holds the crank axis appears to be made of plastic. Everything else is ceramic or stainless steel.The Blade Base that holds the bottom burr is plastic and it broke on me this week after several months of daily use. I am looking for a replacement for it.
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The clamp is plastic, and not all that thick. I'm not sure exactly what your set up is, but I'm thinking it will not work how you want it to with out some reinforcing.
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There is part of the handle that turns. Just like most ratcheting screw drivers. You won't be sorry if you are looking for a heavy duty quality screw driver
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The crank handle is black plastic, and the crank is chrome. Remember, there are no attachments for this unit, and although I love it, I would not purchase it again.
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I believe the chainrings are steel and the crank arms are aluminum, hope this helps.