I received an Al Dente Pasta Machine for Christmas a year ago. I have only
used it maybe ten times. I pulled it out to make ravioli several weeks back.
When I got to the next last thickness setting I noticed that the gap between
the rollers was wider on one end than the other. I was unable to close the
wider sides gap. I disassembled the machine and discovered that the hole in
the regulator knob where the shaft of the roller comes through was reamed
out. I have attempted to contact VillaWare (the manufacturer) to get a
replacement knob, by mail and from their web site, several times and get no
responce. It's not in warranty so I told them that I was willing to purchase
one. Does anyone have any sugestions where I might get the replacement
part?.........Thanks Charlie

"charlie atherton" > wrote in message
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> I received an Al Dente Pasta Machine for Christmas a year ago. I have only
> used it maybe ten times. I pulled it out to make ravioli several weeks
back.
> When I got to the next last thickness setting I noticed that the gap
between
> the rollers was wider on one end than the other. I was unable to close the
> wider sides gap. I disassembled the machine and discovered that the hole
in
> the regulator knob where the shaft of the roller comes through was reamed
> out. I have attempted to contact VillaWare (the manufacturer) to get a
> replacement knob, by mail and from their web site, several times and get
no
> responce. It's not in warranty so I told them that I was willing to
purchase
> one. Does anyone have any sugestions where I might get the replacement
> part?.........Thanks Charlie

The gap is wider on one end of the Kitchen Aid pasta roller attachment that
fits the power take-off on my stand mixer. I assumed that was intentional.