tilt head vs bowl lift Which is better, the tilt head or the bowl lift? And why do you prefer the one you chose?
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I am a fan of the bowl lift and I personally prefer this option over the tilt. I like being able to drop the bowl down for scraping the sides while mixing or adding ingredients and I like the fact that the beaters are not lifted up at an angle in the air with all the wet ingredients; there is more potential for flinging dough out of the bowl and I just think it is more awkward period.
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My husband bought me the bowl lift because I wanted to have the water/ice jacket. Turns out I have never gotten around to using the jacket, but I detest the bowl lift and wish I had gotten an artisan instead. It's real messy to remove the bowl or beater and you lose batter in the process. With my old tilt-head sunbeam, I used to lift the beaters just above the batter and turn it on low so that centrifugal force would send most of the dough off the beaters back into the bowl. Can't do that with a bowl-lift.
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The Plate moves up and down. One side is up while the other foot is down the pivot point is in the middle. The further from the center the more the motion is. The lift is less than an inch when it is moving up or down. I like it. It does help me feel better. I use it after a horse ride so I don't get that saddle sore.
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I just used mine today with the bowl lift mixer and it was absolutely awesome!
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Yes, tilts both ways. Actually I was very pleased with this product (I was expecting less). My wife and I both had different surgeries a few weeks apart, and were able to use it in bed, from either side. It raises up pretty high too, and goes low so it can be used at a chair as well.
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it does not tilt back. it raises and lowers. this way it eliminates a weak spot especially when kneading dough you don't want the head bouncing up and down. you need something strong and steady. The bowl sits on two spikes and has a slip over spring clip that is on the machine frame. very strong spring clip. nothing about these units are weak. built like a tank.
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I would say the crusher, because it's smaller than the smasher which would be easier for you to handle. It's also practically the same as the smasher just smaller.
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Go for the Incra Master Lift II. You won't regret it. Do not buy the one sold by Rockler. They will tell you it's the same, but it's not.
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If it is on the counter under the cabinets, it is convenient not to try to tilt the head back. lower the bowl, remove the attachment and you are free to lift off the bowl, without moving the whole mixer to clear your cabinets.
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Not sure, whatever you purchase probably needs minor Adjustment with the screw under the tilt head to make it scrape the bowl properly. (directions included). Mine is Artisan KSM150PS0B 5 qt tilt head and works great. The neck or shaft is 1.25 inches long and yours must be very close I would say within 1/4 inch to work. I have 3 Addt'l similar attachments that are 1.25 to 1.50 inches long at shaft & work. Unfortunately I have purchased 1 other similar in the past that were supposed to fit my model & does not, It is a Scrape-A-Bowl by Pourfect (red in color)
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I have the 5.5 quart wide bowl lift model, and it is a little snug. I would think it might be worth the buy. I love mine and no more scraping the bowl!!! I have used it for eight months now and no issues. Hope that helps.
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If you click on the picture, Amazon takes you to the page for the LIFT stand mixer, and you have to select 5 or 6 quart. This will NOT fit a TILT stand mixer. I tried to search what I assume was the model of your mixer, but couldn't figure it out.if you have the tilt head model, this is the link New Metro Design Beater Blade Pro Food Service and Restaurant Use KitchenAid 5-Quart Tilt Head Models - Yellow with Grey Blades
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Put the supplied collar on the lift shaft. Slide the collar up to the receiver as far as it will go. Tighten the supplied bolts. This doesn't prevent tilt completely, but does make it better.
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Try to locate your mixers model number (it's usually on the bottom of the base), then see if your model is listed.This particular model (KA-THR), will fit all Kitchenaid Tilt Head mixers. basically, if the entire mixer head tilts back, then this is the blade for you!The other models are for bowl lift mixers, that have a crank handle of the side to raise and lower the bowl.
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When I received the first one that I ordered here the box specifically stated that it was for the mixer with the head that did not tilt as mine does. I ordered the replacement for my mixer (with the tilting head) and, as others have stated, it does not fit well at all. It actually seams like I need a different size bowl. We do not use the mixer enough to have us look for another size bowl so we just put it off to the size and do not use it. My advice would be that regardless of the type of mixer do not waste your money. It fits so loosely that you almost need a hand to hold the cover while you are mixing. Hope this helps. When I received the first one that I ordered here the box specifically stated that it was for the mixer with the head that did not tilt as mine does. I ordered the replacement for my mixer (with the tilting head) and, as others have stated, it does not fit well at all. It actually seams like I need a different size bowl. We do not use the mixer enough to have us look for another size bowl so we just put it off to the size and do not use it. My advice would be that regardless of the type of mixer do not waste your money. It fits so loosely that you almost need a hand to hold the cover while... » Read More When I received the first one that I ordered here the box specifically stated that it was for the mixer with the head that did not tilt as mine does. I ordered the replacement for my mixer (with the tilting head) and, as others have stated, it does not fit well at all. It actually seams like I need a different size bowl. We do not use the mixer enough to have us look for another size bowl so we just put it off to the size and do not use it. My advice would be that regardless of the type of mixer do not waste your money. It fits so loosely that you almost need a hand to hold the cover while you are mixing. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Totally a preference thing there.....many do, but it is not required to use lift.
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Hi Vinny R,The head is semi soft alittle more firm. Buy just one if you can get it, just to try it out. The dual head brushes up & down & in between your teeth. I hope this helps. Have a great evening. V'Netta.
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I vote the tilt head. I have had mine for many years and have used the fixed head model at others' houses and was frankly surprised how little I liked it. I found placing the bowl very difficult on the fixed model and I also don't like having to remove the mixer element to remove the bowl and get access to the bowl for scraping.