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KitchenAid stand alones
Posted on 12/11/12 at 3:14 pm
Posted on 12/11/12 at 3:14 pm
So, I'm thinking about getting one due to never really hearing a bad thing about them and all the versatility they offer. My old mixer is crapped out and my meat grinder messed with the wrong meat one too many times.
My main need for it will be mixing dough and grinding meat. Will the Artisan series at 325 watt be sufficient or is it really worth the extra money to look at the pro series at 500 watt?
Thoughts?
ETA: And I know the KitchenAid is brought up a lot on here, but the search function is a dud.
My main need for it will be mixing dough and grinding meat. Will the Artisan series at 325 watt be sufficient or is it really worth the extra money to look at the pro series at 500 watt?
Thoughts?
ETA: And I know the KitchenAid is brought up a lot on here, but the search function is a dud.
This post was edited on 12/11/12 at 3:28 pm
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Posted on 12/11/12 at 3:32 pm to LSUAfro
I gave my wife the 325 as a gift.
I rarely ever use it. I know this though...she loves it. I have used it to grind meat and it has done just fine. Maybe someone with the 500 could give an opinion on how it performs.
I rarely ever use it. I know this though...she loves it. I have used it to grind meat and it has done just fine. Maybe someone with the 500 could give an opinion on how it performs.
Posted on 12/11/12 at 3:37 pm to LSUAfro
There's a mixer that grinds meat?
nevermind i googled it, i see they have attachments for that!
never realized that
nevermind i googled it, i see they have attachments for that!
never realized that
This post was edited on 12/11/12 at 3:44 pm
Posted on 12/11/12 at 3:45 pm to LSUAfro
quote:
Will the Artisan series at 325 watt be sufficient or is it really worth the extra money to look at the pro series at 500 watt?
does this model tilt back for easy bowl removal? if so get the 325 unless you plan on doing any catering or using it everyday.
Posted on 12/11/12 at 3:55 pm to LSUAfro
This is the model my wife uses on a very regular bases. The head doesnt tilt back, but the bowl does lower.
She loves it, but says it's kinda hard to add anything to it, because you have to take the bowl out.
Posted on 12/11/12 at 4:03 pm to heypaul
Thanks.
Doing some research it says the Artisan series does have a tilting head(never even thought about that).
Sears has a refurbed 600 Professional series w/ bigger motor for $299, but it has the up/down bowl. Apparently the up/down bowl design is used because the tilting head isn't as durable for larger batches(or something along those lines).
Doing some research it says the Artisan series does have a tilting head(never even thought about that).
Sears has a refurbed 600 Professional series w/ bigger motor for $299, but it has the up/down bowl. Apparently the up/down bowl design is used because the tilting head isn't as durable for larger batches(or something along those lines).
Posted on 12/11/12 at 4:24 pm to LSUAfro
Up/down model is for daily or semi-commercial use (in addition to a larger, more powerful motor, better durability etc)
The tilting head is better for occasional use and lighter applications.
The better model depends on your intended purposes...
The tilting head is better for occasional use and lighter applications.
The better model depends on your intended purposes...
Posted on 12/11/12 at 4:50 pm to LSUAfro
This is what the OT ballers have. $2500 for the base models.
Hobart N50
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Hobart N50
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Posted on 12/11/12 at 5:12 pm to LSUAfro
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Artisan series at 325 watt
where are you looking at purchasing this? I am thinking about getting this for the wife as well. A friend pointed me to QVC and they actually have a decent deal on the 325. Bout $350 after shipping. Comes with an extra beater. The same one at BB&B is about $400. Of course I can get a 20% off coupon with BB&B. I think Dillards has the same one for $350. I've never bought anything from QVC, and Dillards was a pain in my arse for out wedding registry. BB&B is looking better and better.
Posted on 12/11/12 at 5:15 pm to Btrtigerfan
You don't need to worry about what I have chief.
But I'll tell you anyway. I have the same as heypaul and I have the grinder attachment which is an extra cost. It's at least ten years old and does well. I am going to buy a much bigger grinder and stuffer because I make a lot of sausage and summer sausages.
But I'll tell you anyway. I have the same as heypaul and I have the grinder attachment which is an extra cost. It's at least ten years old and does well. I am going to buy a much bigger grinder and stuffer because I make a lot of sausage and summer sausages.
This post was edited on 12/11/12 at 5:21 pm
Posted on 12/11/12 at 5:28 pm to Martini
Don't you guys have Kohls around BR now? If so get it on sale and find someone that has an additional 30% coupon. Could wind up saving quite a bit of money.
LINK
$350, if you find someone with a 30% off coupon it's only $245 and you get a $30 rebate.
LINK
$350, if you find someone with a 30% off coupon it's only $245 and you get a $30 rebate.
This post was edited on 12/11/12 at 5:37 pm
Posted on 12/11/12 at 5:42 pm to LSUnGA
I have the artisan model and use it weekly. I do grind meat with it from time to time for hamburgers and it does just fine.
However, it does get strained now and again when mixing dough and if I used the grinder attachment more often I would buy something better for that purpose.
However, it does get strained now and again when mixing dough and if I used the grinder attachment more often I would buy something better for that purpose.
Posted on 12/11/12 at 5:58 pm to Martini
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Martini
Just having some fun. I figured if anyone on here had one, you would.
I have the 500w in a god awful beige color. It runs great. Never used the grinder attachment. I have it, but not sure where it even is.
As far as the high dollar Hobart model. My friend in New England burned up at least 3 of them mixing bagel dough before Hobart refunded her money. They are not indestructible.
Posted on 12/11/12 at 6:16 pm to Btrtigerfan
My GF uses hers weekly and loves it. My grandmother taught her how to make rolls and cinnamon bread. I'm buying her the meat grinder and sausage making attachment for Christmas although I'll probably use it more than her.
This post was edited on 12/11/12 at 6:18 pm
Posted on 12/11/12 at 6:21 pm to Martini
I bought that for her one Christmas about 4 or 5 years ago. That was the one and only time I participated in a 'black friday' event.
Seems like JC Penny had them for $249.00! I walked in, walked right to it, then checked out.
No hassles! (cause nobody was buying mixers that day)
With all the cakes, cookies and baking she does, I'll say it was a great investment, and still works like a champ!
Seems like JC Penny had them for $249.00! I walked in, walked right to it, then checked out.
No hassles! (cause nobody was buying mixers that day)
With all the cakes, cookies and baking she does, I'll say it was a great investment, and still works like a champ!
Posted on 12/11/12 at 8:42 pm to LSUAfro
I have the 325. Use it for bread making, pizza dough, meat grinding and sausage making, with attachments. Good for the weekend warrior. Highly recommend it. Next will be the pasta attachment.
Posted on 12/11/12 at 10:39 pm to jmon
Fyi the smaller version is 200 on macys.com today only...
Posted on 12/11/12 at 11:13 pm to jmon
Fyi the smaller version is 200 on macys.com today only...
Posted on 12/12/12 at 8:13 am to jmon
Fyi the smaller version is 200 on macys.com today only...
Posted on 12/12/12 at 8:33 am to ATL TGR
Refurb Pro 5 - $226.00 shipped (blue, black, red in stock)
This post was edited on 12/12/12 at 8:37 am
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