Is the housing solid copper or copper plated? (I realize the grinding mechanism is likely steel, I mean the case part)
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I'm not certain but it seems like solid copper. This is a fantastic mill, beautiful & very functional. I think you will be happy with it. I certainly am.
254151
Copper plated! This mill is excellent I have had mine for years! Still looks excellent
1852395
If I remember correctly, the case was plastic; the tray and feed-tube were aluminum; not sure if the auger was alu or steel (NOT stainless); and the blade and cutting plate were carbon steel. But (In case you haven't read my review) why would you want to buy a grinder for which new blades are unobtainable? (The manufacturer doesn't sell them; and they are non-standard- so the commonly available grinder blades don't work). Check out the LEM 575 Watt #8 -it's a better machine that accepts standard parts, for a few dollars more.
2137543
Grinder is made out of titanium. Holds up to years of use without looking any worse for wear. Had one for over 8 years before I lost it. Definitely worth the price.
29364
it is titanium coated aluminum. As someone said before a grinder made of pure titanium would cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars.
1825341
The housing is plastic but the piece in frontis stainless. I am very happy with this purchase. I keep in on my counter and use it often. It chops food quickly and is easy to clean.
1589539
I think the confusion come from what appears to be a heavy copper coating that make it difficult to tell. I took a quick look at it after it was delivered and thought to myself that it was solid copper and it wasn't until someone else posted that it was copper clad aluminum (CCA) that I actually took a very close look at it and discovered that up close it indeed does look like it is CCA.
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Polished is my guess, but I'm not sure, but it is a high quality stainless, because my magnet will not stick to it. We are very pleased with ours. There is a web site on the bottom of the tray, "cuisinox.com" hope this is helpful.Chuck S
1609460
some gave me the answer is nickled lined, and some said it is copper !anyway, i just bought yesterday, will know after it arrives
910316
There's nothing on the case which is a very solid painted metal. Inside, on the printed circuit board it has Beneficia Ca 94510 USA.
1463006
Not sure actually. I can tell you that this particular grinder is high quality. Heavy metal, solid construction and works as promised. Good luck!!
125237
It's copper. After using for a couple months, the outside surface needs polishing like other copper pieces I own. Responds to copper cream the same as any other copper pot from different brands. The price is lower because these seem to not be brand new - mine had scratches on the bottom when I took them out of the box (maybe a floor model from store?), but they are copper.
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Did not rust, but, I do not believe it is solid copper, maybe an alloy or a good plating. Had it out from May through September in Boston area for two years, no problems.
852131
Steel. This is by far the best grinder I have ever seen for the money. It just might not be for you. Great deal.
2176470
I am not absolutely positive, but from the looks of them I believe they are copper plated steel. Usually solid copper is too soft, so ours would show some wear since they have been used several times, but they look like new.
614563
Mine is polished stainless steel, and has been used daily for 3+ months. No problem has been found so far.
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My guesses are the outer body is heavily enameled aluminum while the drive shaft and the cutting cones are carbon steel because they are magnetic. The steel, though, is coated with an anti-rust preservative similar to galvanizing.
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everything is steel except cutter and plate, but those two are never stainless steel, they could be only plated. I had electrical and manual grinders - never saw cutter and plate different. Handle is fine for me, but I am short person - with longer handle one would need to make bigger circle with your hand while operating.