What would be the next best juicer that works like the
VitaMix in that it grinds everything up that is
affordable?

I just cant swing for a VitaMix

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>
> What would be the next best juicer that works like the
> VitaMix in that it grinds everything up that is
> affordable?
>
> I just cant swing for a VitaMix

I don't know what a VitaMix costs, but I'd highly
recommend the Champion juicer. It's a really powerful
machine. I bought mine used on eBay for about $75.

On Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:43:06 -0700, Mark Thorson >
wrote:

wrote:
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>> What would be the next best juicer that works like the
>> VitaMix in that it grinds everything up that is
>> affordable?
>>
>> I just cant swing for a VitaMix
>

Any recommendations for a juicer that grind up anything that isn't
affordable? Just in case I ever decide to grind up my unafordables.

Robert Klute wrote:
>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> What would be the next best juicer that works like the
> >> VitaMix in that it grinds everything up that is
> >> affordable?
> >>
> >> I just cant swing for a VitaMix
>
> Any recommendations for a juicer that grind up anything that isn't
> affordable? Just in case I ever decide to grind up my unafordables.

If you're planning to get rid of the body
of an unwanted wife, you use a meat grinder
for that, not a juicer. Sheldon can discourse
on how to select a good meat grinder.

And get some dogs. They'll eat the sausages.

Mark Thorson wrote:
> Robert Klute wrote:
>>> wrote:
>>>> What would be the next best juicer that works like the
>>>> VitaMix in that it grinds everything up that is
>>>> affordable?
>>>>
>>>> I just cant swing for a VitaMix
>> Any recommendations for a juicer that grind up anything that isn't
>> affordable? Just in case I ever decide to grind up my unafordables.
>
> If you're planning to get rid of the body
> of an unwanted wife, you use a meat grinder
> for that, not a juicer. Sheldon can discourse
> on how to select a good meat grinder.
>
> And get some dogs. They'll eat the sausages.

Gratuitous butt headedness is all on you.

Have a nice night.

Bob

wrote:
> What would be the next best juicer that works like the
> VitaMix in that it grinds everything up that is
> affordable?
>
> I just cant swing for a VitaMix

The Vitamix is not a juicer. It's an industrial-strength blender. If
an industrial strength blender is what you want, there are a few
alternatives out there depending on exactly what you want (other
industrial-strength blenders, smoothie makers, etc.). But if what you
want is a juicer, that's a horse of a different color.

I have a Vitamix and a juicer, and they have their own separate purposes.

On Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:43:06 -0700, Mark Thorson >
wrote:

wrote:
>>
>> What would be the next best juicer that works like the
>> VitaMix in that it grinds everything up that is
>> affordable?
>>
>> I just cant swing for a VitaMix
>
>I don't know what a VitaMix costs, but I'd highly
>recommend the Champion juicer. It's a really powerful
>machine. I bought mine used on eBay for about $75.

One needs to cruise the thrift shops.
A number of years ago I happened on a Vita-Mix 3600 in mint condition
at a local thrift shop during one of their 50% off sale days. The
regular price was $20.00 so I got it for $10.00.
The same month, at a different shop, I got a Champion juicer in what
appeared to be unused condition. It was way more expensive though, set
me back $25.00.
The Vita-Mix gets used occasionally but, after the initial test run,
the Champion still sits, basically unused, on a shelf in the pantry.

Ross.

On Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:15:18 -0700, Robert Klute wrote:

> On Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:43:06 -0700, Mark Thorson >
> wrote:
>
wrote:
>>>
>>> What would be the next best juicer that works like the
>>> VitaMix in that it grinds everything up that is
>>> affordable?
>>>
>>> I just cant swing for a VitaMix
>>
>
> Any recommendations for a juicer that grind up anything that isn't
> affordable? Just in case I ever decide to grind up my unafordables.

no matter what brand you get, diamonds tend to dull the blades.

your pal,
blake

Mark Thorson > wrote:
> wrote:
>
> > What would be the next best juicer that works like the
> > VitaMix in that it grinds everything up that is
> > affordable?
>
> > I just cant swing for a VitaMix
>
> I don't know what a VitaMix costs, but I'd highly
> recommend the Champion juicer. *It's a really powerful
> machine. *I bought mine used on eBay for about $75.

I once had a Champion juicer. It was as convenient to use
and as quiet as a gas powered lawn mower. It was also as
powerful as a gas powered lawn mower. Expect to build a
wooden stand for it that bolts it down to the counter and
that raises it up enough that you can get sizable bowls
under it. Even better a stand high enough to get a pitcher
under it.

I've also tried the rotating cylinder mill type of juicers like
the one sold by Jack Lalane. Easier to use but much
lower capacity. The mulch produced on the inside of these
units must be scraped out. In comparison the Champion
dries out the mulch and expels it out one end.

Since the mulch has all of the fiber, I've used it as a puree
in stews. Nice texture but bland as the juice gets the vast
majority of the flavor.

Used is the way to go. I've seen VitaMix and Champion
and Jack Lalane at thift stores.

On Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:03:22 -0700 (PDT), Doug Freyburger
> wrote:

:Mark Thorson > wrote:
:> wrote:
:>
:> > What would be the next best juicer that works like the
:> > VitaMix in that it grinds everything up that is
:> > affordable?
:>
:> > I just cant swing for a VitaMix
:>
:> I don't know what a VitaMix costs, but I'd highly
:> recommend the Champion juicer. *It's a really powerful
:> machine. *I bought mine used on eBay for about $75.
:
:I once had a Champion juicer. It was as convenient to use
:and as quiet as a gas powered lawn mower. It was also as
owerful as a gas powered lawn mower. Expect to build a
:wooden stand for it that bolts it down to the counter and
:that raises it up enough that you can get sizable bowls
:under it. Even better a stand high enough to get a pitcher
:under it.
:
:I've also tried the rotating cylinder mill type of juicers like
:the one sold by Jack Lalane. Easier to use but much
:lower capacity. The mulch produced on the inside of these
:units must be scraped out. In comparison the Champion
:dries out the mulch and expels it out one end.
:
:Since the mulch has all of the fiber, I've used it as a puree
:in stews. Nice texture but bland as the juice gets the vast
:majority of the flavor.
:
:Used is the way to go. I've seen VitaMix and Champion
:and Jack Lalane at thift stores.

I have a machine that will make carrot juice and an electric juicer for
unpeeled citrus that I use occasionally for lemons.

Mostly I use a blender for peeled fruit. I just bought an Oster
Counterforms at Costco for $50, and it seems to be pretty effective both
in terms of performance and bang for the buck. The smoothest smoothies
immaginable.

Dan

Email: dmusicant at pacbell dot net

In article >,
wrote:

> One needs to cruise the thrift shops.
> A number of years ago I happened on a Vita-Mix 3600 in mint condition
> at a local thrift shop during one of their 50% off sale days. The
> regular price was $20.00 so I got it for $10.00.

For me, it was a garage sale. The box said vita-mix, and there was a $1
price tag on it. I doubted the box held what the label read, but it was
worth climbing to get to it just to satisfy my curiosity that when I
opened the box, I found a complete in package Vita-Mix 3600, save for
the wood tamper was missing (and I still need one).

And I use mine for many things and am quite happy with it. But do not
use a vita mix to make chipotle mayo. The mayo breaks down to oil and
other, and is not usable for sandwiches.

jt

On Sun, 19 Jul 2009 10:11:54 -0500, jt august
> wrote:

>In article >,
> wrote:
>
>> One needs to cruise the thrift shops.
>> A number of years ago I happened on a Vita-Mix 3600 in mint condition
>> at a local thrift shop during one of their 50% off sale days. The
>> regular price was $20.00 so I got it for $10.00.
>
>For me, it was a garage sale. The box said vita-mix, and there was a $1
>price tag on it. I doubted the box held what the label read, but it was
>worth climbing to get to it just to satisfy my curiosity that when I
>opened the box, I found a complete in package Vita-Mix 3600, save for
>the wood tamper was missing (and I still need one).
>

Mine was also missing the tamper but they're easily made.
I used a 14 inch length of 1 inch maple dowel. Drilled a 5/16 inch
hole through the 1 inch dowel, exactly 10-3/4 inches from one end.
Centered a 4 inch length of 5/16 dowel in the drilled hole and glued
it in. Done.

Ross.

On Sun 19 Jul 2009 01:17:33p, told us...

> On Sun, 19 Jul 2009 10:11:54 -0500, jt august
> > wrote:
>
>>In article >,
wrote:
>>
>>> One needs to cruise the thrift shops.
>>> A number of years ago I happened on a Vita-Mix 3600 in mint condition
>>> at a local thrift shop during one of their 50% off sale days. The
>>> regular price was $20.00 so I got it for $10.00.
>>
>>For me, it was a garage sale. The box said vita-mix, and there was a $1
>>price tag on it. I doubted the box held what the label read, but it was
>>worth climbing to get to it just to satisfy my curiosity that when I
>>opened the box, I found a complete in package Vita-Mix 3600, save for
>>the wood tamper was missing (and I still need one).
>>
>
> Mine was also missing the tamper but they're easily made.
> I used a 14 inch length of 1 inch maple dowel. Drilled a 5/16 inch
> hole through the 1 inch dowel, exactly 10-3/4 inches from one end.
> Centered a 4 inch length of 5/16 dowel in the drilled hole and glued
> it in. Done.
>
> Ross.
>

http://www.amazon.com/Tamper-for-Vit.../dp/B001GPED24

--
Wayne Boatwright
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Edible, adj.: Good to eat, and wholesome to digest, as a worm to a
toad, a toad to a snake, a snake to a pig, a pig to a man, and a
man to a worm. Ambrose Bierce

wrote:
> What would be the next best juicer that works like the
> VitaMix in that it grinds everything up that is
> affordable?
>
> I just cant swing for a VitaMix


I've had my eye on "Preethi Mixie" for a couple of years. (still haven't
bought one yet)

http://www.bombaylimited.com/Preethi...lus-16133.html
http://www.perfectpeninsula.com/ChefProPlus.htm

Best regards,
Bob

In article 0>,
Wayne Boatwright > wrote:

> http://www.amazon.com/Tamper-for-Vit.../dp/B001GPED24

Thanks, Wayne, but that will not work for the 3600. I don't remember
why off hand, but I researched it and found it was incompatible. The
reason was that if it was compatible, a vita-mix demo guy was offering
me a free tamper of that particular design. I think that it is too
long, or the flange is too small to work properly in the hole in the
domed cap of my machine.

jt

On Sun 19 Jul 2009 02:12:56p, jt august told us...

> In article 0>,
> Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
>
>> http://www.amazon.com/Tamper-for-Vit.../dp/B001GPED24
>
> Thanks, Wayne, but that will not work for the 3600. I don't remember
> why off hand, but I researched it and found it was incompatible. The
> reason was that if it was compatible, a vita-mix demo guy was offering
> me a free tamper of that particular design. I think that it is too
> long, or the flange is too small to work properly in the hole in the
> domed cap of my machine.
>
> jt

Sorry. I just assumed they were all standard.

Here's a brand new one on eBay for the 3600:

http://tinyurl.com/lca7rc

--
Wayne Boatwright
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What is patriotism but the love of the food one ate as a child?
Lin Yutang

zxcvbob wrote:
> wrote:
>> What would be the next best juicer that works like the
>> VitaMix in that it grinds everything up that is
>> affordable?
>>
>> I just cant swing for a VitaMix
>
>
> I've had my eye on "Preethi Mixie" for a couple of years. (still haven't
> bought one yet)
>
> http://www.bombaylimited.com/Preethi...lus-16133.html
> http://www.perfectpeninsula.com/ChefProPlus.htm
>
> Best regards,
> Bob

Interesting. I need to train my eyes higher when I am at the
various Indian stores around here. Then pray for big sales.

--
Jean B.