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Kaido

Kaido

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Update: The chrome 9-cup KitchenAid just arrived, woot!

Looking for a food processor that can hold at least 3 cups, preferably more, so I don't really want a "mini" model I want to invest in something that will last a long time. I picked up one of those Blendtec blenders a year or two ago and it has been nothing but awesome; I'm looking for the same kind of quality in a food processor. KitchenAid and Cuisinart came to mind, just looking for recommendations on a long-lasting, quality model.
 
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KitchenAid is the best made that I know of - though it seems you want industrial grade possibly. check out hobart, though they are designed for commercial mostly, and you may not be able to find a 'small' unit. Hobart makes the meat slicers delis use, and the huge floor-sitting mixers with 40 gallon bowls.

http://www.hobartcorp.com/prod...ration/food-processors
 
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steppinthrax

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Kitchen aid is all you want to look at. I think the 5 speed one would set you back but your getting quality.
 
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Originally posted by: steppinthrax
Kitchen aid is all you want to look at. I think the 5 speed one would set you back but your getting quality.
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I'm willing to invest...my Blendtec blender was hideously expensive, but I have never had one single problem with it. It's super powerful and has tons of nice design features and has held up well in the year or so I've had it. I use it daily, sometimes multiple times daily - that's what I'm looking for in a food processor. Something that I can use day in and day out and not worry about it falling apart (like my last 3 blenders, sheesh!).
 
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steppinthrax

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Originally posted by: Kaido
Originally posted by: steppinthrax
Kitchen aid is all you want to look at. I think the 5 speed one would set you back but your getting quality.
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I'm willing to invest...my Blendtec blender was hideously expensive, but I have never had one single problem with it. It's super powerful and has tons of nice design features and has held up well in the year or so I've had it. I use it daily, sometimes multiple times daily - that's what I'm looking for in a food processor. Something that I can use day in and day out and not worry about it falling apart (like my last 3 blenders, sheesh!).
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Starbucks uses blendtec.

I think they are custom made just for them.

If starbucks uses them that should tell you something right there. Considering how many drinks they serve people a day.
 
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vi edit

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Originally posted by: Feldenak
I love my Cuisinart
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2nd'ed.

I have one of those and it's great. The slicing and shreadding disks are wonderful. You can make salsa with the chopping blade in about 10 seconds...not counting preptime before hand :)

My only real complaint is the saftey lock spring thiny on the back side of the bowl. It's impossible to clean out and water tends to sit in there forever after cleaning things out.

I'm sure it will be fine (stainless steel), but it's just a clunky, overdesigned system.
 
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steppinthrax

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If your talking mixers I would go for the kitchenaid mixer. It's the best out there. The design has remained pretty much the same it's a cast iron heavy ass mixer. I think they put a littel plastic here and there. It would set you back about 180 or so for a reasonable one with minimal attachements. But your getting something that will probably last you 10 15 years maybe even more depening how you use it.
 
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you named the 2 good brands. i bought a large capacity kitchenaid, but didnt use it that much, so traded with my mom for her smaller cuisinart
 
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steppinthrax

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Originally posted by: vi edit
Originally posted by: Feldenak
I love my Cuisinart
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2nd'ed.

I have one of those and it's great. The slicing and shreadding disks are wonderful. You can make salsa with the chopping blade in about 10 seconds...not counting preptime before hand :)

My only real complaint is the saftey lock spring thiny on the back side of the bowl. It's impossible to clean out and water tends to sit in there forever after cleaning things out.

I'm sure it will be fine (stainless steel), but it's just a clunky, overdesigned system.
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Cuisinart uses stainless steel on everything to try to make it look high end. Stainless steel increase the price of the item. I bet they take some cheap ass slicer and wrap a stainless steel shell around it.

My wife and I have a cuisinart rice cooker. It dosen't have an off switch!!!!!!
 
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vi edit

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I'm talking about the actual mechanical parts within the locking mechanism. I'm sure those are stainless and will resist rust. As far as "stainless" looking appliances...meh. I'd rather just have a polished plastic shell on them. It wipes off easier and doesn't finger print.
 
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Feldenak

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Originally posted by: steppinthrax
Originally posted by: vi edit
Originally posted by: Feldenak
I love my Cuisinart
Click to expand...

2nd'ed.

I have one of those and it's great. The slicing and shreadding disks are wonderful. You can make salsa with the chopping blade in about 10 seconds...not counting preptime before hand :)

My only real complaint is the saftey lock spring thiny on the back side of the bowl. It's impossible to clean out and water tends to sit in there forever after cleaning things out.

I'm sure it will be fine (stainless steel), but it's just a clunky, overdesigned system.
Click to expand...

Cuisinart uses stainless steel on everything to try to make it look high end. Stainless steel increase the price of the item. I bet they take some cheap ass slicer and wrap a stainless steel shell around it.

My wife and I have a cuisinart rice cooker. It dosen't have an off switch!!!!!!
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I'm willing to bet that our actual experience with the device trumps your "bet". My food processor has been rock solid with heavy use.
 
Dirigible

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My mom's Cuisinart has kicked ass for over twenty years. I've been loving mine for about five years. They make quality food processors.

Edit: I did alter mine with a Dremel to get rid of one of the safety features and make it easier to feed in food.
 
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