Does this blender really have a heavy metal base? Tks.
161289
Well... it's a heavy base and seems to be made of metal. A well made blender...
1349666
It has a 1200 watt motor, Which is more than twice as powerful as most standard home blenders. And so,Yes it is heavier due to the larger motor.
1687
The drive sprocket on the blender base is hard rubber--I haven't cut into it to see if it's a rubber coated metal drive gear, but it seems pretty solid. The jar has a metal gear and entire blade assembly is all metal except for a rubber sealing gasket. The drive system seems pretty substantial; I would expect it to last a long time.
196036
Mine is the same way. I checked some of the the more expensive blenders at the store and they are identical.
311111
Definitely it is metal. It is well made and very nice. I believe you would be as satisfied with this mixer as you would be with the much higher priced brand that so many people own. I love this mixer and am so glad I purchased it.
1663974
No sorry it does not...but it is however an amazing hand blender... I use it every day for more and more things!
402843
No it isn't. It is the newer, safer form of "Plastic" -- I honestly can't rcall the proper term. This blender is a real workhourse. I use it nearly every day. The "smoothie" setting is great. The base isn't removeable but it cleans beautifully with my spray attachment. This was a good purchase for me.
671998
No, there is no plastic that is in contact with food. It is not the best immersion blender I have had, but in most cases it is adequate. My favorite was the Ninja, but did not see that on Amazon when I needed to replace it.
1824761
All of the internal pieces that do the work are metal (with some metal-based mesh). The only plastic piece is "smoothie" attachment, which I've, honestly, never used - as I'm a much bigger fan of just plain and simple fresh-pressed juice. But I love this machine. It's durable. Clean up is quick and easy. And the juice that gets extracted is so tasty! I highly recommend this product.
1337882
If you are refering to the plastic gear that drives the blades, I can say with certainty that is has not. I love this machine and when mine went on the fritz we called the mfg and ask about a replacement part and was told no when ask about metal. I now have a new one (that cost less than repairs would have). I also have written and suggested they make every effort to devise a metal one, especially for people like me who uses the system every day. My sugggestion if it no longer works and it is the little gear in the base, pitch it, get a new one. My last one lasted over 5 years and for the amount of use and the cost, well worth the investment. Oh yes, I tried other systems before repurchasing the Black and Decker Food system and sent them back as they fall very short of convienent to use.
21332
First of all, I believe you have the model numbers reversed.Secondly, the answer is yes.Thirdly, the plastic gear appears to be husky enough.Fourthly, I think the trick is not to overload the blender.
1322623
Yes. Where the upper and lower parts hook together, there is plastic on both ends. I use my Krups about once a week, and I have absolutely NO problems. I love the unit. It was a little more powerful than other immersion blenders. I would buy it again if given the chance.
1372060
Yes it does but don't expect it to be chunk free. I have my 30 dollar ninja blender for that.
2017413
Perhaps the newer ones have a plastic base. I have already bought 3 of them and all have heavy metal base, also the brushed nickel one. I would not want a plastic one, the plastic starts to disintegrate soon.
945224
I can't really tell. The blades are definitely metal and the entire submersable part is metal, the motor/upper part is coated in stainless. It does look like parts that lock the upper and lower unit together are plastic. I have used it on frozen fruit with no issues and everything like hot soups etc have blended easily.
21331
First of all, I believe you have the model numbers reversed. Secondly, the answer is yes. Thirdly, the plastic gear appears to be husky enough. Fourthly, I think the trick is not to overload the blender.
248374
i personally don't think it matters as i would assume all Oster blenders have a universal base... or at least all that i've seen. great cup though! been using it for months with no issues! i did put a tiny "carb hole" on the lid to allow more air as i tend to make my shakes a little thick.