Is the metal better than the plastic dough blade?
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The metal blade cuts while the plastic blends. The plastic dough blade is very sturdy, strong not flexible. Even though the blades are shorter than the cutting steel blades they do the job of blending the mixture be it breads, icings or puddings. I have two dough blades. I switch between them rather than cleaning one all the time. When I bake I make many different things and then freeze them so I find having two blades comes in very handy. I use the plastic dough blade because, unlike the metal blade, it locks in the right amount of air.
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Plastic and metal ... But it's a fairly sturdy plastic (that being said I wouldn't try to stand on it or anything). The plastic isn't likely to crack if you are just using normal pressure to slice or dice (now if you have a tendency to turn green and 'hulk' out ... all bets are off). The blades themselves are sharp. I am wondering though how I am going to sharpen those blades eventually, because all sharp thing get dull after a while.
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I use it all the time to make dough for one pizza (following the Cooks Illustrated recipe). It is small, but enough for me. I find that not having a dough blade doesn't matter that much in this case.
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Absolutely not! It is not a flimsy plastic. I was just telling someone the other day that this is such a wonderful appliance!!! So glad we got it!!! I make tons of sourdough bread for friends. I have used the same starter for about 25 years! Until a years or so ago, I was doing all the mixing by hand! This mixer is pretty awesome and I highly recommend it! It is heavy duty without the "heaviness' of an industrial appliance. I use it almost every week and have had zero problems!
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I'm using it for metal cuts, I have had some plastic covering on the metal that it cut through. More of a melting of the plastic. It probably is not good for the blade.
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Mine didn't come with a dough blade. I always used the metal blade so this is a non-issue.
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It is different. Because it is plastic it has a "plastic" taste to it, and for me one of the wholes doesn't play to full strength. For the money(if you were considering buying the set) it's worth it. But the metal one is overall better.
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In my opinion,this rolling pin is better..you have more pin to work with and you spread out more dough in one roll..I love it..give it a try..you will like it..
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This particular one with the spaced fins is made of hard plastic. The blue fins are made of a thin, flexible, rubbery silicone. I think if you tried to mix something very thick or dough-like, then there might be a problem. I use it for mixing regular things like cake batters, frosting, eggs etc. It is great so far. It is much better than the original metal blade that left my mixtures discoloured and greyish like the metal. The yellow one is recommended for food service industry, which suggests it might be stronger. Hope this helps. :)
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Yes it is. The gears are metal as opposed to plastic gears in the KitchenAid mixer.
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In response, the two pieces that I previously mentioned as possibly made of plastic could easily well be aluminum. Both appear to be sturdy. The lever on the side is a little stiff and it takes a little getting use to it. The tab on the top of the blade is metal, but I don't see the purpose of having it there unless you want to open the blade manually. Good Luck...J
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Best thing is to call Makita. My guess is the smaller diameter blade and slower RPM is better for metal. The smaller blade reduces the surface speed of the tooth.
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All parts of the unit are made of a hard plastic with the exception of the cutting blade which is metal. It makes quick, easy slices -- but not in the paper-thin slices that I prefer.
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This is more appropriate for Soft dough, it will scrap good around the bowl, but on the tabletop a metal scraper will do a better job.
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Yes, mine came in a very nice circular, plastic container. However, I did smooth the cutting edges with a knife hone/steel. So, dough parts cleaner and it makes them a bit easier to wash.
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Hello Saradipt, I actually bought the plastic frame fine grater from BBB last year and it's still holding up fine..I can't deny it's not as sturdy as the metal one but to be very honest I don't like my metal frame one! I am not sure if the one I've bought was defective or warped but the sharp edges are so protruding that every time I use it I cut myself!! So this will be up to you to go for the metal or the plastic frame. Hope this answer helps you!Regards.
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Answer by S Bryson is spot-on....the shredding blade is great for hash browns, shredded cheese, carrots etc... the slicing blade is great for fried potatoes, sliced veggies (hard ones) not so much for soft ones like tomatoes.... we use this blade for making sauerkraut..it just blasts through a ton of cabbage in short order......the dough blade is great for kneading bread or mixing the lightest scone batter....the metal blade can chop nuts by pulsing, or make nut butters by constant running.....we are very pleased with out Cuisinart. I have had three and each one was bigger than the last..AND they all still work....play with it and enjoy!! Answer by S Bryson is spot-on....the shredding blade is great for hash browns, shredded cheese, carrots etc... the slicing blade is great for fried potatoes, sliced veggies (hard ones) not so much for soft ones like tomatoes.... we use this blade for making sauerkraut..it just blasts through a ton of cabbage in short order......the dough blade is great for kneading bread or mixing the lightest scone batter....the metal blade can chop nuts by pulsing, or make nut butters by constant running.....we are very pleased with out Cuisinart. I have had three and each one was bigger than the... » Read More Answer by S Bryson is spot-on....the shredding blade is great for hash browns, shredded cheese, carrots etc... the slicing blade is great for fried potatoes, sliced veggies (hard ones) not so much for soft ones like tomatoes.... we use this blade for making sauerkraut..it just blasts through a ton of cabbage in short order......the dough blade is great for kneading bread or mixing the lightest scone batter....the metal blade can chop nuts by pulsing, or make nut butters by constant running.....we are very pleased with out Cuisinart. I have had three and each one was bigger than the last..AND they all still work....play with it and enjoy!! « Show Less