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On 20 Jun 2005 12:34:30 -0700, wrote:

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>Kenneth wrote:
>> On 19 Jun 2005 15:14:54 -0700, wrote:
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>> >My 20-year-old bread mixer has just died and I need advice on how to
>> >find a replacement. Mfr. no longer exists. It is a 20 qt. pot with
>> >motor clamped on top & dough mixer blade, split phase motor, 1/8 hp. It
>> >mixes 10-12 loaves at a time. All I find in a search are for prof.
>> >bakeries, and home use ones are too small. I'm open to other options.
>> >Thanks, Jan
>>
>> Howdy,
>>
>> Depending on what broke, it might be possible to get it
>> repaired even though the manufacturer is no longer
>> available.
>>
>> What went wrong...?
>>
>> All the best,
>> --
>> Kenneth
>>
>> If you email... Please remove the "SPAMLESS."
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>Repair is unlikely, although I'm checking. A gear has broken on the
>shaft connecting the motor to the dough hook, so the shaft rotates and
>pops out. Mfr. was Country Engineering in Wisconsin and they've been
>gone for years. Cost 20+ years ago was $264 as it had demo'ed at
>Organic Gardening kitchens. Probably made 2500-3000 loaves mostly for
>family use.
>
>Thanks, Jan

Hi again Jan,

It is most unlikely that the broken gear was unique to that
mixer. With your description of the problem I would suggest
that a repair is even more likely.

Good luck with it,
--
Kenneth

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