Toaster thread

[kiansi]

Hi Everyone

I was searching for a certain toaster on Google and found this message board. Unfortunately, I couldn't find the original thread. Here is all of the threads text that Google could provide:

"Because of this method, the toast always rises slowly and gently - this is completely normal. I think it is much more elegant than the cheap toasters that ..."

It's supposed to be from thread # 6956, but I couldn't find it.

Would anybody be able to tell me what brand and/or year this particular toaster might be from? I know that DeLonghi makes a modern toaster with the lift and lower carriage ... but I also know that there was a vintage toaster with the same type of mechanism. The toasting was perfect from the vintage version that I used, but it wasn't my toaster and I never knew who manufactured it.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Kimber

P.S. If you have one of these toasters ... please send toast. (grin)

 

[scott55405]

The toasters were made by Sunbeam. The best models they made of this type were the T-20, T-35, and Vista model V-40, I believe. These models were made in the 50s and 60s. Excellent toasters and years ahead of their time with the wide slots to accommodate different types of bread and etc.

 

[kiansi]

Thank you SOoooo Much!!! The search is on!

Kimber

 

[gansky1]

Here is a link to that thread in the archives.
You shouldn't have too much trouble finding one of those toasters, I've found oodles of them over the years. The one I'm using I bought in 1997 at an estate sale for $5 and it's never given any trouble.

http://www.automaticwasher.org/TD/ARCHIVE/SANDBOX/2006/6956x12.htm

 

[kiansi]

Do you suppose one model is better than the other? ... or should I just snag the first one I come across on eBay?

Kimber

 

[gadgetgary]

I know how much we like lights......

This is my Breadman toaster.
Of course, I got is several years ago from.......yeah...QVC~!

 

[retromom]

Sunbeam Toasters

Hi Kimber!

Welcome to the forum! I also have a Sunbeam Radiant Control toaster (from the 1960's). This one lowers the toast on its own and slowly raises it back up when it's finished. I just love it! The slots are actually wide enough for bagels! My other vintage toasters couldn't fit a bagel in them if I cut the half in half!! LOL

My recommendation...watch ebay. Look at all of the different models, conditions, and prices. When you see something that you are sure is in excellent condition, buy away. My preference is the later model toasters (like the Sunbeam Vista). You may like the more deco-like earlier models. Keep watching and good luck!!

Venus

 

[gansky1]

Mine is a T-30 and I love the results. My grandmother had several over the years though and they all performed very well. Good luck!

 

[jasonl]

T-35 here.

I have a lovely T-35 in the kitchen which is wonderful.

They're all the time on Ebay. Try for a T-30 or T-35

 

[kiansi]

Many thanks!

Thank you all, for the warm welcome and great advice!

That Breadman machine ... how does the toast turn out?

In the end, it's the quality of the toasting that matters more than the looks or the price. I just want a toaster (with the cool raising and lowering thingie) that can do the work well for which it was intended. Tempted as I was to go ahead and buy the new DeLonghi for $120, I've never seen its toasting results ... but the old Sunbeam (or whatever brand it may have been) that I used never let me down. I will find one an be the happiest toaster on the message board.

Are there any toasting perfectionists here somewhere? (grin). Don't be shy. It's not a bad thing, after all. Feel free to post pictures of your evenly-browned toast and the machine that made it. If your toaster can do it right on the first attempt, then I would be duly impressed. If it also takes bagels then it would be twice as impressive! Ahem ... also if it doesn't shoot the toast onto the floor or wherever because of an over-zealous popping action. Any takers on the challenge?

Thanks again for all of your help. Kimber

 

[gadgetgary]

That Breadman machine ... how does the toast turn out?

IMHO, the toast turns out very delicious~!

It beeps several times prior to popping.

 

[maytagbear]

A site of possible interest

is the Cyber Toaster Museum, which can be found through toaster.org

I found it interesting.

Link for the homepage included.

Lawrence/Maytagbear

http://toaster.org

 

[appliguy]

The Sunbeam T-9's are good toasters as well......

they were made from 1939 until the introduction of the T-20 in 1949. I have a T-9 and a T-20 and I love them both and swap using them from time to time. Right now the T-9 is on the counter. Both of these toasters toast bread more quickly and evenly while using less wattage then a modern toaster. I think the reason for that is because modrn toasters are designed to be cool to the touch where the old toasters made of metal retain more heat ergo they do their jobs much quicker. PATRICK COFFEY

 

[jasonl]

The T-35 doesn't waste time getting toast done. I just love how automatic it is. Now pushing a lever down, no loud clunk, just perfect toast. The only noises it makes is a small AC hum and the thermostat click at the end.