Some new finds

[sikiguya]

Come on!!!!!!!!!!!!

You have to use the Veg-O-Matic. Even though it looks cheaply made, it works like a charm! And yes, sometimes you do have to RAM the top down on the potato. I usually pound the top of it to get it down since I don't have the sheer strength or weight to push down on it.
My Mom has hers from when she got married 30+ years ago and long outlasted my Dad. I have one (make that several) that I use weekly to make french fries for the kids (okay, me). I have the special citrus slicer that slices oranges like a charm. All my 30 something friends want one after they see how mine works.
It's one of the best vintage appliances (I know it's not electric but it is still an appliance) next to my electric popcorn popper from the 50's. I'd shoot a pic but it's packed getting ready for my move.

 

[veg-o-matic]

All righty then, I'll give the Veg-O-Matic a try at some 'taters. Guess I could make some oven fries, as I don't deep fry stuff (trying to keep my waistline under control, and it's not working.)

There's a great book about Ron Popeil called
But, wait! there's more! :
the irresistible appeal and spiel of Ronco and Popeil
by Tim Samuelson

veg

 

[chachp]

Where do you guys find these treasures?

I look through piles of filthy crap at the second hand stores (and yes wash my hands very well afterwards), go to Estate Sales and Garage Sales and am never lucky enough to find these great things.

I have a friend who has been collecting every model KitchenAid dishwasher ever made through about 1985 or so. I don't think he has paid for a single one. I think he said he's only missing a few to complete the set. He finds most of them in the back of appliance stores and on the curb waiting to go to the crusher. Also, he goes through open houses, notes the dishwasher and then goes to the new owner after the sale and asks them to contact him when they decide to replace it. He just got a real find that way. A lady called him not long ago after 2 years asking if he still wanted her working KDS16. She said if you want it you need to come and take it out. I suspect there were flames coming out of the back of his car heading to her house.

If the machine isn't in great shape he strips them for parts. He is looking for my KDS-15 for me. I am keeping my fingers crossed.

 

[DADoES]

KA Cache

And why is this friend not participating on this board?

 

[petek]

I think the secret is go early, go late, go often. I do my circle tour almost everyday, thankfully the places are all close together and not out of my way. I could probably find even more if I hit some of the other quadrants in the city on a more regular basis but it's way too much driving. When it comes to flea markets you absolutely have to be there when the vendors are unpacking and setting up, like 6 a.m., because anything good is snagged by other vendors and early birds before it hits the table. It really is snooze you lose. The other thing to do is let the people at a thrift store know what you're looking for, some stuff may come in they think is junk and end up tossing it in their dumpster. Let the regular flea market vendors know what you're looking for as well, many of them are garage sale/estate sale/auction fanatics and will pick for you if you're genuinely sincere and not going to leave them holding something they might not have bought in the first place, if they get it for you buy it from them at a fair markup for their troubles even if it isn't exactly what you wanted,, something good may come later. I've gotten some stuff this way from the regulars, they know I want vacs, vintage smalls (a Sunbeam mixmaster is supposed to be coming this Sunday) and birdcages and more birdcages. LOL

 

[chachp]

DADoES - He is a member of the group but I don't think he ever contributes. I don't even know how often he reads the posts anymore. He has had this interest since he was a young child. He was rebuilding dishwashers when he was something like 10 years old. I think he has been doing it for so long that it isn't as big a part of his life as it once was.

He sure knows his dishwashers though!

 

[gregm]

so cool ..........

love the rock/mixer .......... my mom had a veg-o-matic and use to make scallop potatoes with it, I remember the loud, slamming noise when she would use it ...........