Deep fat fryer collection?

[northwesty]

Well, somehow I ended up with what is looking like a deep fat fryer collection. I actually do use the one, second from left, but will be switching to the larger unit on the right.

I first bought one at a salvation army, a newer one made in China type, don't know what got into me but it was so bad I took it back and made them give me my money back. I noticed they were still making the same units at Fred Meyer and they were over $50 - but total junk so of course I wanted to get a solid metal vintage one. Anyway I bought a good one on ebay, that second from left one, but you know the familiar story it was so poorly packaged that it was dented on arrival.

So the seller refunded me the price and didn't want it back. Right after that I noticed a basically never used one on ebay but the guy was from my home town so I went and bought that one, it is second from left. Then last week I bought the large one on one the left. I really wasn't looking but is was only $3.50 half price at an estate sale, but I am so happy I bought is as I usually have to make two batches with the smaller unit I had -- this one is twice as big and kinda rare I think.

That Westinghouse I picked up, I couldn't resist since it was never used, and I thought that deep electric cooker was interesting so I picked that up somewhere as well. Well, whenever the kids leave home I can give them a vintage appliance package to start with.

 

[northwesty]

Weird economy

well, this is the rest of the stuff from the two estate sales I went to last week. Weird that nobody wants this stuff - kinda breaks my heart as I think these items are so useful and well made all this for only $20, and my wife said she saw a pound of bacon at $10 the other day. And what I didn't bring home and left there, that's another story. My house is packed full but I will put some of this stuff away and use it some day.

There was a discussion posting about popcorn awhile ago, and I had liked my stir-crazy unit but I am so happy I bought that popcorn popper there. I hate to tell you put it makes far superior pop corn as the kernels are basically boiled in (peanut) oil and are not so dry. I have an air popper too, but basically you have to douse the popcorn in butter, with this they are already oily and taste so good. We don't have a weight problem over here so why not just oil and butter it up.

That is a vintage sunbeam electric shaver there, it works fine -- I have a collection of those too I am afraid.

also some hair clippers, and the turntables, can't have too many of those

thanks for looking just thought I would share.

 

[rp2813]

I just saw a vintage Presto at a thrift store yesterday.  It was complete, but well used.  I also saw a 50's vintage "Automatic" brand like my parents had at Savers a while back.  It looked identical to the "Roto-Broil" brand, a lot like an early crock pot shape, and appeared to be barely used. 

 

I never deep fry, so passed on both.  Your fryers are really beautiful pieces, and as you now know are better than anything on the market today.

 

[launderess]

Fried Foods Deep Or Otherwise

Are becoming rapdily persona non grata in many households and or diets. It's all one can do down on bended knee to get Mother Dear to fry up chicken anymore. At home one rarely bothers more than a handful of times per year.

Problem with many modern incarnations of domestic deep fryers is they rarely are able to hold temperature within the given range for good results after food is added. Older units that draw more power (built before there was a concern about using an outlet more towards full output?), tend to get very hot on the outside. This can be not only a fire hazard but increased chance of burns to the user and or anyone else in the area.

When one does deep fry it's usually in my vintage Wearever cast iron "chicken" skillet on the gas range.

 

[whirlcool]

We were given a Delonghi digital deep fryer a few years ago as a gift. Obviously the person who gave it to us assumed that we fry foods for an army when we do fry.
It holds 4 quarts of oil. One nice thing is that it has a liner that can be put in the dishwasher and the heating element/digital controls are not attached to it so clean up is pretty easy. It looks more like a commercial duty machine than a home machine.

But we only used it one time. It did a nice job, but for two people it was definitely overkill. We bought a Fry Daddy cooker which suits us just fine. We only use it two or three times a year. There was a time when we fried something up at least two or three times a week but that was years ago. Now everything we eat is either baked/broiled/microwaved.

 

[qsd-dan]

Those are some good scores there. Everything looks like it just came out of the box!

That trimmer the in the red box looks like the Oster my dad has had for several decades. Shaved a lot of hair off my old springer spaniel (RIP) with those in the 90's.

The Garrard TT looks like a Model 42M. Can't make out Panasonic.

 

[northwesty]

The deep fat fryer is mostly used for french fries. They are not free at the fast food places, that is for sure, so when we are cooking hamburgers on the outside grill I make a few batches of fries to go with it. I do use the fryer outside as well, it does stink up the house.

Oops, looks like I could still clean up that one on the left a little. I use these to cut the fries. That one on the right makes 3/8" fries so it is the preferred one now. I have never seen a vintage one that makes that size so I am glad I found it.

I also picked up that can opener at the same time, it is in the back ground. Thanks for looking.

 

[petek]

They sure look nice, especially that Westinghouse. Those fry cutters are interesting I don't think I've ever seen that type

 

[supersuds]

Garrard turntable

Interestingly, I have one of those, bought used in the Eighties, and this past weekend my 18 year old nephew asked if he could have it. He's into vinyl and it seems you just can't go out and buy a record player any more!

What old time appliance might he want next...hmm.

 

[franksdad]

Nice scores!  I have a Toastmaster deep fryer I use for french fries and chicken legs.  Enjoy!  The countertops in the home I grew up in were the gray ice just like the top of your table and your chairs.  Thanks for the flashback!

 

[kevin313]

What great collections you have! Thanks for sharing - I have a Westy cooker/fryer like yours and a Sunbeam of the same era. Both work great and do a good job holding the oil temp. steady.

I think fried food is fine from time to time. Everything in moderation - including moderation!

There is nothing better than good french fries, or golden fried chicken, or a fresh fried donut. Just don't eat them everyday - put them in the rotation with the baked/steamed/broiled stuff.

From time to time I even fry things in - dare I say it - lard. It imparts a wonderful flavor on certain foods.

 

[lordkenmore]

Interesting finds!

 

[lordkenmore]

"it seems you just can't go out and buy a record player any more!"

Actually, you can buy them. But it's very much of a niche product. Unfortunately, turntables aren't exactly cheap (apart from some that turn up at some mass market dealers that are cheap in both price, and also quality). On the other hand, a well made turntable could outlast the rest of the system...

Here's a link to one current turntable. I can't remember the US price...I think something like $450, but that turntable will probably easily last 20 years. That could be cheaper than keeping up with the iPod replacements as they wear out.

http://www.rega.co.uk/html/RP1.htm

 

[supersuds]

Oh I'm aware there are high end turntables, but I don't think there's anything in the price range of a broke college freshman.

The Garrard looks clunky but with a Shure cartridge it sounds very smooth to me. Perfect for somebody on a budget. As long as it keeps working!

Didn't mean to distract from the flyer discussion. Great looking units!

 

[launderess]

Finding Turntables Is Hard Enough

However many modern receiver offerings do not have inputs for turntables, so one has to devise work arounds.

Got a really nice turntable about a year ago from someone moving house a few buildings over. It has sat sitting since then because my Marantz "high end" digital ..... receiver has inputs for most everything under the sun *but* a turntable. Then again this particular model is designed for home theatre set ups so maybe that is the problem

Still have my old JVC receiver from college days that was replaced by the Martanz, and while it does have turntable inputs the idea of *two* receivers clutting up the place isn't quite on.

Vinyl, tapes (cassette) and even CDs are making a comeback because each produce sounds (when properly recorded) that many are discovering are streets better than the god awful digital downloaded stuff.

 

[mattl]

While I wont shop at Walmart but they do have this phono preamp for $16.00

Robot or human?

 

[tolivac]

Have a Rega RP1 TT-have had it now for about 30yrs-works fine!Has a glass platter and felt platter mat.Its been thru 3 moves without any problems!Rega makes very nice lower priced TT's-good for home Hi-fi systems.Like Garrard-the Rega is made in England.

 

[lordkenmore]

Phono inputs

Phono inputs are no longer standard items. It's not just home theater; it's also the case with many stereo receivers or amplifiers. This can be a pain, although at the same time phono inputs on more affordable equipment have been, from what I hear, seriously limited. They are often as a convenience, and performance is not a huge issue.

A phono preamp will add the circuitry needed to bridge the world of the turntable and a modern amp or receiver that has no phono input. A thirteen dollar preamp from Wal-Mart would probably work on a utility level, but I'd suggest aiming higher. Particularly in the context of a system including Marantz. A phono preamp is critical--the signal coming from a turntable is extremely weak, and easily corrupted.

 

[lordkenmore]

Like Garrard-the Rega is made in England.

This is one of the things I like about Rega: they are still committed to making equipment in the UK. Other companies over there have, apparently, been outsourcing. They even make their own tonearms. There's a story that when they started making the RB tonearms, people screamed about what a horrible move this was. The equipment needed to make tonearms was not cheap, and, it was argued, it would be so much better to get something from Japan like just about everyone else did. But the tonearm design was a huge success, and the tonearms have been popular for other turntables since 1980-something. Meanwhile, just about all the other budget turntable companies who did outsource tonearms seem to have faded away.