The picture of the gears shows they are plastic, won't they melt?
1870484
We have had ours for months and it is used twice a week grinding chicken and chicken bones for cat food and we haven't had a problem.
1870485
This is not a professional meat grinder. If you wan't to use it very frequently i suggest a professional meatgrinder with metal gears. If you a are a user like me (once in a while ) this one works very well. (little loud for my opinion)
1870486
They didn't melt with my husband's. They did, however BREAK. And I had read the reviews on this one and several others.
1489220
I'm not sure, but I wouldn't try it. They are just plastic. I think they would melt. But they do a great job when used as intended. Good luck.
1164184
No, they are plastic and very strong. They have been dropped by grandkids on occasion but still look good as new. &#9786;
1968435
Of course not, they would melt!! :-) This unit is awesome, definitely worth buying!
1108264
I tested mine with a straight iron to be sure they were real. They melted. So I would say no.
1238095
Not yet. I don't use them for soldering. They are to hold plastic parts for building model kits for my railroading hobby. In looking at them, they look to be made of nylon base material. Not sure the melting point of nylon, but I would guess a solding gun or pencil could melt them.
629713
They are plastic. They hold up pretty well but do make a bit of noise going down the sidewalk. The reason for plastic is that it gives the gearboxes some "give" meaning they will slide vs. dig in. This eliminates alot of pressure on the gearboxes.
1799971
I suppose it is possible that some were made with plastic gears and some were metal. The one I got when ordered from Amazon has plastic gears. I havent found this to be a problem. No need to force the gears. When the resistance makes it hard to turn, I have found that that is a good indication that the batch is done. If you force it, the gears will probably break...so don't force it.
631985
They appear to all be stainless steel. The upper part ("plates" that hold the gears and attach to the handles) are kind of shiny for stainless and look like some kind of plated metal- they are shiny like chrome, and very solid. I do not see any evidence of rusting on the gears or anywhere after a few months of use. This device works great.
1941364
The ones I got were metal, they look great, but I did hear some of them are plastic too... I would call them to make sure..
1761140
Not sure which gears you are talking about. Part of this is plastic, and most of it is stainless steel. The wheel that tightens the parts that get attached, is plastic. It works very well, whatever the parts are made of.
1245136
Hi,It is still except the part where the motor is which is plastic. But the part that blends is metal. Hope this help.
1922174
The picture shown looks a little bit different than the one I bought, but mine is mostly plastic except for the crank,gears, and strainer basket I've been happy with it so far and I've probably used it 10 times now.
1415938
Yes, they are made of plastic. I haven't tried them out yet, but they seem solid!
85778
I can't say for sure as not all plastics are created equal, some can take a high temperature. most of us place it on a metal surface such as oil or transmission base. If the plasic is not thick and robust, I wouldn't chance it.
2034895
They don't seem to be aluminum, which would be a poor choice of material for gears that have to apply a good deal of force. I would guess they are steel. However, you may want to contact Fiskars direct if you are doubtful.
1260289
The gears are enclosed in a plastic sleeve. I'd guess plastic, but I cannot tell. Do NOT purchase this product until you've read my earlier comments on the opening/closing door not closing!