Are the gears metal or plastic?
1475283
Just got mine in yesterday. I can confirm that the gears are metal and the gear box is very easy to open-up and grease.
848298
No, stand, bowel, and outer casing is metal, is supposed to have plastic gears, hope this helps
1198022
Plastic gears they work fine though. The spaces to adjust are large, so it makes pinning a bit hard. It's worked good for what I've done so far
1369445
Plastic, they are not too rigid, they are easy to clean, can't beat it for the money, 2 speeds too...
966572
They are metal. Be aware, however, they are not easy to install. If you can't solder or weld find someone that will install them for you before purchasing.
537913
Plastic, but really high grade, basically OEM. My dad was really happy with them.
199493
Yes, everything is metal. I have not seen any plastic parts on this machine.
1421106
Rubber moulded to a plastic wheel with the metal drive gear attached to the wheel.
567040
Be Careful, they sell a model with plastic gears. If you are buying one, make sure the ad says METAL gears.
1922173
Combination. The inside parts are metal, like the gears and such. The top is plastic.
1243477
The gears on ours are actual brass. Works great and we don't have to worry about teeth breaking off the gears, like on a previous piper we had.
2123994
They're plastic. I loaded it pretty heavily and the only thing that ever failed was the lousy wall attachments it comes with. Replaced them with molly bolts and this thing was great.
1799968
I think they used to be metal. Every one Ive seen are now plastic. But really... It doesnt matter. People who are having issues with the plastic gears deserve the problems they are having. Instructions say 3/4 cup popcorn. If you're using any more then its your problem. 3/4 makes a LOT... And plenty for two people. Once resistence is felt, STOP spimming tge thing and let it pop like crazy then slowly lift it off the burner. I just made some last night... Probably 10 maybe 15 unpopped kernals... Nothing burnt. I use about three caps of veg oil... Let it heat up till you see small whisps of heat, drop in 1/4 stick of butter and 3/4 cup kernals, stir it slowly then a tbl spoon of kosher salt and yer gtg... I think they used to be metal. Every one Ive seen are now plastic. But really... It doesnt matter. People who are having issues with the plastic gears deserve the problems they are having. Instructions say 3/4 cup popcorn. If you're using any more then its your problem. 3/4 makes a LOT... And plenty for two people. Once resistence is felt, STOP spimming tge thing and let it pop like crazy then slowly lift it off the burner. I just made some last night... Probably 10 maybe 15 unpopped kernals... Nothing burnt. I use about three caps of veg oil... Let it heat up till you see small whisps of... » Read More I think they used to be metal. Every one Ive seen are now plastic. But really... It doesnt matter. People who are having issues with the plastic gears deserve the problems they are having. Instructions say 3/4 cup popcorn. If you're using any more then its your problem. 3/4 makes a LOT... And plenty for two people. Once resistence is felt, STOP spimming tge thing and let it pop like crazy then slowly lift it off the burner. I just made some last night... Probably 10 maybe 15 unpopped kernals... Nothing burnt. I use about three caps of veg oil... Let it heat up till you see small whisps of heat, drop in 1/4 stick of butter and 3/4 cup kernals, stir it slowly then a tbl spoon of kosher salt and yer gtg... « Show Less
530841
The gears are hard plastic. I received my first popper with a broken gear tooth but the company replaced it quickly and at no extra cost to me. I've had mine a couple of years now and use it often. It still works great.
1721656
As the previous person noted, metal and plastic. Do you want to buy my set? My husband used for about two weeks after surgery, they are in excellent condition.
2090653
Yes both are metal. I have only used them a couple of times so be careful until you get the hang of it!
523022
Metal. Im extremely happy with the quality and they look much better than the original.