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Heavy duty blender, December 30, 2009

I purchased this blender to use in making soap so, unfortunately, I can’t use it in “regular” kitchen food preparation. That said, it works GREAT in my large batches of soap and hasn’t let me down so far. It’s so powerful, that I really can’t imagine using it in my everyday cooking as it would pulverize everything (hey, maybe that’s a good thing … ). Anyway, if you’re looking for a blender that can handle just about any job, this is the one. (That said, I have to tell you that I found this blender for about 0 less at a “business Costco”.)

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WOW what a machine!!, December 8, 2010

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Gary C. Johansen “Old Computer Geek” (California) – See all my reviews

This blender is strong, powerful and FAST. The motor spins at 45,000 RPM and makes fast work of any blending job. The connection between the motor and blending jar is metal to metal (NO PLASTIC drive parts). The price is right, check out the warranty 3 years on motor and 2 years parts and labor, but it’s built for commercial use and the way I use it – I expect it to last a long long time.

A huge advantage to me was the fact that it is only 18.5 inches tall (with the lid on, the 18″ measurement is without the lid). This allows it to sit under my upper cupboards, neither the VitaMix or Blendtec would fit when assembled.

The motor has all the power you need, but is a bit noisy – I have to wait for a TV commercial or get dirty looks from my wife. Yet it is quieter than some other blenders because of the rubber cushion between the motor base and where the blending jar sits (which is removable and easy to clean).

The blending jar is big enough to really be useful. I like to make blender – ice cream – and can store a 7 days worth in the freezer from a single batch. While there is a hole in the top of the lid, I no longer use it as there is a certain splatter factor that comes with a blender that runs this strong and fast ;->

My blender ice cream,

Handles what others can’t!, November 12, 2004

We have gone through 4 blenders in the last 18 months. We are consumers of high quality products and usually do our research. Each and everyday we make “fruit shakes” for our family of 5. Our mix consists of frozen fruit, sometimes some fresh fruit, yogurt, and oj. Our other blenders burned out, even the Blendtec couldn’t handle the job (it automatically shut down on us, plus it couldn’t really handle 64 oz. of our mix!). But this guy (okay, it’s very masculine looking), can do the job quick and make enough in the mega-sized 64 oz. plus pitcher for all 5 of us (we usually have to make 2 pitchers). Frozen drinks are just about all we use a blender for so for our purposes, this is the only one for us! It’s loud, it’s scary, it moves about a bit, but it does the job so fast that it doesn’t matter that much. It’s not that attractive to my eyes, but my DH thinks otherwise. I usually like to store my appliances in cabinets, but this one is too big and heavy to move in and out each day…so on the counter it stays (it’s sure to be a conversation piece). I have to say that it makes my life A LOT easier and that is why I rate it a 5.

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Super Blender, October 18, 2005

I got this to replace an Oster blender whose motor burned out. I ordered it without consulting my wife. Initially she was not happy because this one doesn’t have all kinds of buttons etc. It is also extremely noisy, you have to hold onto it when using it or it will migrate off the counter, it is heavy, takes up a lot of space, it is pricey, and it can draw 12 amps (don’t put it on the same circuit as the microwave!) However, these drawbacks are inconsequential if your principal concern is a product that actually does its job quickly and efficiently. Throw the ingredients in, put on your hearing protectors, turn it on, hold it down, and after 30 seconds or less, you are done. I suppose the pulse switch is useful in some situations but I have yet to need it. The plastic jar is also easier to clean than our old one, which had removable blades. My wife is now a believer even though she hates having to admit I was right! If you don’t have hearing protectors I strongly urge you to order some with this blender. I measured the sound at 92 dB one foot away when making a particularly thick smoothie.

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Waring MX1000 review, August 15, 2006

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K. Kimball – See all my reviews

Pros:

Professional smoothies (exactly like Jamba Juice)

Very easy to clean

Polycarbonate carafe

Quick (does its business very quickly)

Cons:

Expensive (not everyone spends 0 on a blender)

Loud (not appropriate for apartment living)

Bulky (its significantly larger than a normal blender)

When I unpacked this blender I knew right away that it is a very serious machine. The base is very large and heavy duty with two large switches. One is for pulse and the other high and low speeds. The engine is rated at 3 horsepower and power cord is very think similar to the cord used on a high power drill or garage tool. The unit itself has a geared metal socket that matches a toothed metal gear built into the carafe. No plastic clutch that can break. The lightweight polycarbonate carafe sits on four posts, but will need you to hold it down with your hand on top for it to work correctly. The blade is a four prong item that is splayed out and has a broad flat blade on each tooth. The idea here is that a super sharp blade isint necessary as this thing spins very very fast.

I was quite startled when I hit the pulse. This thing spins up instantly and is VERY loud. I would almost say twice as loud as a conventional blender. That said it is also very high speed and pulverizes frozen items with impunity. I put in frozen strawberries and this pulverized them so well the seeds were not evident. Ice doesn’t stand a chance at all.

This device appears to be more powerful than the pro blenders used by the local smoothie place or a gym. It is every bit professional and I would challenge anyone to break this with ice or other items short of metal in the carafe.

Cleanup is a snap as everything is plastic or rubber. Gunk under the blades was also not an issue as you just fill the carafe with some water and a quick half second pulse cleans everything in the base.

I would caution people in that while this may be the last blender you will ever buy, it is not really a consumer appliance. This machine has as much in common with a standard blender as a chainsaw has with a hair clipper. I really like it but my neighbors hate it.

Five stars because it’s the Lamborghini of blenders and the smoothies are amazing. But like an exotic car, it’s not for everyone.

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Heavy duty blender, December 30, 2009

I purchased this blender to use in making soap so, unfortunately, I can’t use it in “regular” kitchen food preparation. That said, it works GREAT in my large batches of soap and hasn’t let me down so far. It’s so powerful, that I really can’t imagine using it in my everyday cooking as it would pulverize everything (hey, maybe that’s a good thing … ). Anyway, if you’re looking for a blender that can handle just about any job, this is the one. (That said, I have to tell you that I found this blender for about 0 less at a “business Costco”.)

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WOW what a machine!!, December 8, 2010

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Gary C. Johansen “Old Computer Geek” (California) – See all my reviews

This blender is strong, powerful and FAST. The motor spins at 45,000 RPM and makes fast work of any blending job. The connection between the motor and blending jar is metal to metal (NO PLASTIC drive parts). The price is right, check out the warranty 3 years on motor and 2 years parts and labor, but it’s built for commercial use and the way I use it – I expect it to last a long long time.

A huge advantage to me was the fact that it is only 18.5 inches tall (with the lid on, the 18″ measurement is without the lid). This allows it to sit under my upper cupboards, neither the VitaMix or Blendtec would fit when assembled.

The motor has all the power you need, but is a bit noisy – I have to wait for a TV commercial or get dirty looks from my wife. Yet it is quieter than some other blenders because of the rubber cushion between the motor base and where the blending jar sits (which is removable and easy to clean).

The blending jar is big enough to really be useful. I like to make blender – ice cream – and can store a 7 days worth in the freezer from a single batch. While there is a hole in the top of the lid, I no longer use it as there is a certain splatter factor that comes with a blender that runs this strong and fast ;->

My blender ice cream,

Handles what others can’t!, November 12, 2004

We have gone through 4 blenders in the last 18 months. We are consumers of high quality products and usually do our research. Each and everyday we make “fruit shakes” for our family of 5. Our mix consists of frozen fruit, sometimes some fresh fruit, yogurt, and oj. Our other blenders burned out, even the Blendtec couldn’t handle the job (it automatically shut down on us, plus it couldn’t really handle 64 oz. of our mix!). But this guy (okay, it’s very masculine looking), can do the job quick and make enough in the mega-sized 64 oz. plus pitcher for all 5 of us (we usually have to make 2 pitchers). Frozen drinks are just about all we use a blender for so for our purposes, this is the only one for us! It’s loud, it’s scary, it moves about a bit, but it does the job so fast that it doesn’t matter that much. It’s not that attractive to my eyes, but my DH thinks otherwise. I usually like to store my appliances in cabinets, but this one is too big and heavy to move in and out each day…so on the counter it stays (it’s sure to be a conversation piece). I have to say that it makes my life A LOT easier and that is why I rate it a 5.

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Super Blender, October 18, 2005

I got this to replace an Oster blender whose motor burned out. I ordered it without consulting my wife. Initially she was not happy because this one doesn’t have all kinds of buttons etc. It is also extremely noisy, you have to hold onto it when using it or it will migrate off the counter, it is heavy, takes up a lot of space, it is pricey, and it can draw 12 amps (don’t put it on the same circuit as the microwave!) However, these drawbacks are inconsequential if your principal concern is a product that actually does its job quickly and efficiently. Throw the ingredients in, put on your hearing protectors, turn it on, hold it down, and after 30 seconds or less, you are done. I suppose the pulse switch is useful in some situations but I have yet to need it. The plastic jar is also easier to clean than our old one, which had removable blades. My wife is now a believer even though she hates having to admit I was right! If you don’t have hearing protectors I strongly urge you to order some with this blender. I measured the sound at 92 dB one foot away when making a particularly thick smoothie.

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Waring MX1000 review, August 15, 2006

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K. Kimball – See all my reviews

Pros:

Professional smoothies (exactly like Jamba Juice)

Very easy to clean

Polycarbonate carafe

Quick (does its business very quickly)

Cons:

Expensive (not everyone spends 0 on a blender)

Loud (not appropriate for apartment living)

Bulky (its significantly larger than a normal blender)

When I unpacked this blender I knew right away that it is a very serious machine. The base is very large and heavy duty with two large switches. One is for pulse and the other high and low speeds. The engine is rated at 3 horsepower and power cord is very think similar to the cord used on a high power drill or garage tool. The unit itself has a geared metal socket that matches a toothed metal gear built into the carafe. No plastic clutch that can break. The lightweight polycarbonate carafe sits on four posts, but will need you to hold it down with your hand on top for it to work correctly. The blade is a four prong item that is splayed out and has a broad flat blade on each tooth. The idea here is that a super sharp blade isint necessary as this thing spins very very fast.

I was quite startled when I hit the pulse. This thing spins up instantly and is VERY loud. I would almost say twice as loud as a conventional blender. That said it is also very high speed and pulverizes frozen items with impunity. I put in frozen strawberries and this pulverized them so well the seeds were not evident. Ice doesn’t stand a chance at all.

This device appears to be more powerful than the pro blenders used by the local smoothie place or a gym. It is every bit professional and I would challenge anyone to break this with ice or other items short of metal in the carafe.

Cleanup is a snap as everything is plastic or rubber. Gunk under the blades was also not an issue as you just fill the carafe with some water and a quick half second pulse cleans everything in the base.

I would caution people in that while this may be the last blender you will ever buy, it is not really a consumer appliance. This machine has as much in common with a standard blender as a chainsaw has with a hair clipper. I really like it but my neighbors hate it.

Five stars because it’s the Lamborghini of blenders and the smoothies are amazing. But like an exotic car, it’s not for everyone.

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