Dormeyer Mixwell mixer for sale

[yogitunes]

looks in decent shape...and works....only asking 40.00 OBO

http://lancaster.craigslist.org/app/2156854401.html

 

[rp2813]

A $40 Dormeyer is probably more collectible to some, but I think I scored big on the complete Hobart K45 mixer at Saver's for $30 last week. I checked it against my mom's 1980-ish K45-SS (still Hobart made) and her machine sounds super tired compared to this even older one I found.

I see Dormeyers out there more than any other vintage mixer. They must have been really popular.

 

[laundromat]

I grew up with a Dormeyer and, had my Dad not gone and bought a Mixmaster (avocado green---yuk!!),I'll bet I would still have it. Of course,since then,I have acquired so many of them as well as the "Dormey's"(Dormeyer's hand mixer)in white, canary yellow, copper,chrome and turquoise.I really like the Dormeys because they're so much more powerful and easy to use and maintain.

 

[Unimatic1140]

One of the things Fred got me for Christmas was this absolutely beautiful Dormeyer stand-mixer. The date stamp is 12/57. We're not sure what the rubber tipped steal rod that came with the machine is for, or if it was suppose to come with this machine.

 

[Unimatic1140]

While its constructed very well, it doesn't seem as beefy or as powerful as a Sunbeam or KitchenAid. The bowls are even smaller. I suspect Dormeyer by this time was more of a "budget" machine. Even the electric cord is of a smaller gauge then other mixers of the time, more of an electric can opener cord.

 

[Unimatic1140]

Look how cute the front is, just like a '57 Chevy.

 

[hydralique]

Beautiful Dormeyer, Robert . . .

And I just love the floating vee on the front!

 

[tlee618]

Robert, that is a beauty. I too wonder what that little rod is for?

 

[wiskybill]

The rod....

That is the support leg for the meat grinder attachment, if you have one. If you find one somewhere, it's usually missing, so I would hang on to it.
Bill

 

[mavei]

My mother had a 1950s Dormeyer Silver Chef she used for manuy years. It finally died in 1985 after it lost the higher speeds(the rheostat was worn out) and it developed a short causing a serious shock hazard for an all chrome bodied mixer. Everytime you would touch it you felt a shock.By that time parts were no longer available. I bought her a Sunbeam Mixmaster that year to replace it. Now that machine is finally beginning to show signs of aging. What should it be replaced with when it finally wears out?

We also had a 1960s Dormeyer Frywell deep fryer (the round one). We got rid of it because the thermostat would not hold its setting(the shaft kept moving out of position).
We still have a Dormeyer Blender that we last used for grinding coffee. The cord is frayed ,the lid has cracks,and it also has developed a current leakage problem so we don't use it as our everyday blender. We have a 1990s Waring for that.

My aunt had an early 1960s Dormeyer Mixwell.

Dormeyer also made power tools.

Marc

 

[Unimatic1140]

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Thank You Bill!

 

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So the bar is leg for the meat grinder, who knew lol!

 

[norgeway]

Robert!

That mixer is a favorite of mine because both my Aunt and Mom had the same model,grandmother had the Dormey, actually this model does have as much power as a Sunbeam, it just isnt governor controlled so it seems weaker.

 

[jetcone]

Robert

have you tried using your triple  whip? I haven't yet, but am very curious about how it works.

 

[tlee618]

I was wondering the same thing Jon, I have never used a triple whip but have always been fascinated with them. Seems like I also remember a GE triple whip that had a light built into it. Robert, wondering if yours does?

 

[Unimatic1140]

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<strong>"have you tried using your triple  whip? I haven't yet, but am very curious about how it works."</strong>

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<strong>Yup, sure have Jon, but its no Sunbeam Mixmaster.  I works well, but seems slower to make whip cream and the like.  I love it though, its little light shining down into the bowl is just adorable.
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[tlee618]

Thanks for the information Robert, I thought it had a little light! You know we just love lights!! Terry

 

[jetcone]

Lighted controls all the

Wayyyyyyy

 

[gansky1]

I just know Terry is making plans for grinding something in that grinder attachment (with leg!) now that you've pictured it! 

 

[tlee618]

Oh you are so right Greg, we could make some fresh ground hamburger, you know how good that is. A batch of ham salad would be nice as well!!