Does this blender really have a heavy metal base? Tks.
161289
Well... it's a heavy base and seems to be made of metal. A well made blender...
442229
None of the parts that have plastic on them are metal (this is not like the mixing attachments if that's what you mean). There are plastic pieces (in the picture, everything white), but there are also metal parts which appear to be stainless steel. I used mine a couple of weeks ago to make applesauce from 160 lbs of apples and everything held up fabulously, and cleaned up easily.
466851
The base is not metal. It is heavy but very well could be plastic with sand.
671998
No, there is no plastic that is in contact with food. It is not the best immersion blender I have had, but in most cases it is adequate. My favorite was the Ninja, but did not see that on Amazon when I needed to replace it.
1544585
I brought a Used Health Master and have had the blender for 4+ months now and no problems w/ it. I'm somewhat surprised to see all the feedback about leaking jugs and rusting. My experience has been great so far, but I can't speak to its long-term use.
459396
The covering to the mixed is all plastic. However the blender shaft and cup are steel.
241548
The base is in 2 parts, top is copper color I doubt it is actually copper, the bottom part of base is plastic. I've had it several months with no issues.
1283794
No - it is a heavy weight metal - we really like it - have used it for several months now.
590983
I wouldn't say that it is a SOLID metal base but more of a composite resin if I had to guess. But it does feel substantial and not lightweight and cheap.
1202624
I don't believe the shell of the mixer is metal, I think it's a super hard plastic, but I know for sure the cup is metal. It works great and looks great also!
1609083
No. We've used it several times and it's been just fine. I really thought it was metal. At least inside. It may be plastic outside.
1356980
The base appears to be chrome brushed plastic. The blades are stainless steel. Nice looking blender.
2017416
Yes, it's really all metal. It's authentic old school. Even the knob in the back is metal. I'm pretty sure at least to top of the base is metal, the underside? Miiiight be plastic, but who cares?
1824761
All of the internal pieces that do the work are metal (with some metal-based mesh). The only plastic piece is "smoothie" attachment, which I've, honestly, never used - as I'm a much bigger fan of just plain and simple fresh-pressed juice. But I love this machine. It's durable. Clean up is quick and easy. And the juice that gets extracted is so tasty! I highly recommend this product.
21331
First of all, I believe you have the model numbers reversed. Secondly, the answer is yes. Thirdly, the plastic gear appears to be husky enough. Fourthly, I think the trick is not to overload the blender.
2274385
The entire portion below the center silver ring seems to be metal. Everything above that is a very heavy weight plastic that looks metallic. It's a great pencil, with heavy weight and greta feel.
1688
http://www.totalvac.com/waring.html You can see in the parts guide the gears are metal and are available as a spare part. I have used the blender frequently (twice daily for 6 months so far) , but can't wholly attest to its future life span. I just bought another one for my son, who just bought an apartment and he uses it as well.