Osterizer blender owners

[mixguy]

Anyone having a vintage Osterizer blender ever have any problems with the blade assembly engaging with the motor's shaft? The strap wrench made removal of collar possible. It held so tight because the blender jar was chipped and bits of glass were between the collar and jar threads. Needless the say, the chipped glass jar is in the trash. The shaft of the blender motor has some slight rust and no rounded corners to indicate wear. My first thought is purchase a new blade assembly. I purchased two used blender jars and all the blade assemblies have varying degrees of slippage. Have any other owners of an Oster blender experienced this?

 

[Iowegian]

Haven't owned an Osterizer for many years, but I remember the softish blade drive being worn out from making too many Margaritas. Never had a problem with the glass "threads" getting chipped, though.

We've had a Cuisinart blender for a long time (since ca. 2000) that's superior to the old Osterizer in every way. Crushes ice with a vengeance. Shorter and wider vessel works better, too - better circulation of contents. The motor base has a plastic (nylon?) 6 tooth drive that engages the vessel. So far, it's indestructible. Plus the switches are sealed, so no funkosis leaks by like what happens with the Osterizer open push-buttons.

If I were inclined to get an old blender, I'd look for an old Waring Beehive model. I don't think it's worth messing with an Oster, but that's just my 2 pesos.

 

[rp2813]

I've never owned a vintage Osterizer, although my parents had a beehive model with toggle on/off switch into the late 60's when it burned out.

 

Blade assemblies are available at places like ACE Hardware.  The new ones should fit in your old-school metal housing.  If those slip, then it's either normal or maybe the drive post on yours is worn.

 

[mixguy]

Blenders have used and favorites

I have used a number of different blenders thru the years. I don't abuse my small appliances but I do expect them to perform their designed tasks. Never burnt out a motor bent or broke a blade. Mom had a Proctor Silex 7 speed blender. The blade assembly lock up during periods of non-use spinning the blades after washing helped minimize the problem. Eventually it was replaced with a Hamilton Beach blender and the old blender went to the camp. It is still there because it has an ice crusher attachment. It don't like KitchenAid blenders, having gone thru 3 stages of design change they still don't have it right in my opinion. Sunbeam's coupling system is easily stripped. Waring's clover leaf and ribbed power-pitcher is more difficult to clean. I have a Hamilton Beach that I have used for over 20 year but I use a commercially rated blade assembly and pleased by how well it works in my kitchen. I was drawn to try a used Oster Cyclomatic model was made around 1966. I am pleased by the apparent power, control, and quiet operation of this unit. Looking forward to see how practical the "cycling" feature really is. I am not interested in a Blendtech, Vitamix or Ninja. The expense just is not justified for the cooking I do.

 

[Iowegian]

I don't think I've abused any of my small appliances, either.

It's not reasonable for you to expect a 40 year old blender to do anything at all. Except to look good on the countertop.

Osterizers are the 1965 Ford Falcon compared to the 2012 Ford Focus Cuisinart.

I go camping with a Bic lighter. Yeah, I know how to use a flint and steel. But why go through the torture?

Some people won't fly on those new-fangled jet airliners, either. Which is great as long as Greyhound is still in business...

 

[tolivac]

Oster vrs Cusinart-I have found the Oster-older ones-far BETTER than the Cusinart-the osters are better made-their METAL drives hold up better-never seen a stripped Oster drive.And the older Oster-their drive shaft in the base was part of the motor like Blendtec.Now there is a plastic rod between the motor shaft and "metal" drive.the idea in the newer Oster is the rod shears off and breaks.The owner thinks the machine is burned out.I have my older Osters-gave away my Cusinart blender and the KA ones.The KA blenders DULL blade tips just bump the food items in the container instead of blending them.For me use my Vita-Mix and Blendtecs as first choices-next would be VINTAGE Oster and Waring.Waring is another excellent vintage blender machine.

 

[petek]

I've got shite loads of old and very old Oster blenders amongst many . I've had a couple where the blade assembly starts to get noisy,, just replace it with a new one.
The motor base units work just like new.

 

[petek]

and more

 

[petek]

and more

 

[petek]

a pretty red one

 

[tolivac]

Petek-What a nice collection of blenders-you are to blenders as Kelly is to mixers!

 

[westingman123]

Pete!

They look like chorus girls all lined up for a show!

 

[mixfinder]

Oh, Holy Crap

My collection is not worthy to wipe the bowl of Pete's mixers, blenders, vacuums and appliances of all kinds. Pete is the John LaFever of small appliances. Who knew such a cute guy would be as possessed as the rest of us with the chronic collector's bug.

 

[maytagbear]

Even though some functions overlap

a blender is a blender, and a processor is a processor. I may be completely incorrect, but I think that Iowegian up there was referring to a processor when he said "Cuisinart."

I have never been able to make a really good malted/frosted/cabinet/milk shake in a processor, and blenders are worthless when trying to slice mushrooms. I've never used an extremely high powered blender, such as a VitaMix or Blendtec...but I'd still do bread dough in a processor.

If a person has the interest, and the money, and most importantly, the space, there is no reason why a person could not have both a blender AND a processor. Or multiples thereof. I currently have three processors- a 5 cup KitchenAid, a 7 cup Cuisinart, and a 12 cup KitchenAid, and I use them all, a lot. Been known to use the processors for every course, except the roast and the coffee!

I have a newer Oster jug blender which is fine for my very random usage, and a Braun stick blender, likewise.

Lawrence/Maytagbear