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Dee Randall said...

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> "jt august" > wrote in message
> ...
>> In article 0>,
>> Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
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>>> I'm probably the only detractor, but I hated mine and gave it away. I
>>> bought their most expensive top of the line model in the mid-1980s.
>>> I'm much happier with my vintage late 1960s Osterizer.

>>
>> Wayne, I can assure you that you are not alone. I know 2 people who
>> also had one and didn't care for theirs. These are not for everyone, I
>> recognize that. BTW, them thar Osterizers are pretty darn good, too.
>> The vintage 60's and 70's models beat the late 80's and 90's units, and
>> the newer units (post 2k4) are back on track towards their heritage,
>> though I would take an antique as my first choice on that line. And
>> definitely one with a glass jar. Those plastic jars they went to for a
>> while need to be recycled for the betterment of all mankind.
>>
>> jt

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> For those who like the Oster for juicing, there is an entertaining
> youtube video of this guy demonstrating his use of an 'average' blender
> along with using a paint strainer (strainter).
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeZnXT1r88k
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> And then there is the looooong video of a old-time guy who is
> demonstrating his answer to the above video using the Norwalk juicer
> which probably costs $1or$2 or close to $3 thousand. For those who
> are wanting the ultimate juicer, this is the video to see its use, as he
> goes over-and-over-and-over juicing carrots.
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vkhf2l78vQ
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> These videos are only for those with time on their hands. :-))
>
> The reason I have these links at my fingertips is that I was thinking of
> getting a juicer for carrots and an apple. I bought the Juiceman Jr at
> Costco when it was on sale for $39.95 and it's a PITA. I also have a
> VitaMix. But the juice that comes out of the VitaMix is foamy; I want
> something clear. I've had Osters, also.
>
> Dee Dee



Darn... I forgot the Milk Duds and buttered popcorn!

On a 1 to 10 entertainment scale... 3.

Thanks,

Andy
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