L. Johnson wrote:Review please. In general I love non-powered tools, though the quality can be questionable.
Any complaints on these two? And if they're great can you share the make and model?
I try to have a manual alternative for every electric tool and piece of equipment I own. I've been very happy with both of these, with some caveats.
The manual food processor pictured is a King Kutter brand. I bought it about a decade ago at a thrift shop for $10(!). I found the manual
online as a free PDF download. It is easy to set up, easy to operate, and easy to clean. Much, much faster than a knife, and so great for bulk processing. The only problem I've had, is that mine has a suction cup base, which stopped sucking. So I haven't been able to use it. I recently found a replacement base, so I may be back in business.
Mine is old and heavy duty stainless steel. The brand has been bought out by Vollrath, which makes them with stainless steel cones/drums in two models, suction base or clamp base. Here are some links to check out details and pricing.
clamp base model at webrestaurantstore
suction base model at webrestaruant store
and here's a different brand at Amazon US
The webrestaurantstore sells replacement parts and extra cones/drums.
The blender is a
GSI Vortex hand crank blender, which I admit I don't use often. It's mostly my non-electric emergency backup, although it would be great for camping. I have tested it out and can say it does a fairly good job. It has two spots to place the crank for low speed and high speed. At the high speed you get a workout! It did best soft foods and smoothies, but what I couldn't do with it was liquefy garlic in tomato juice (for garlic's antimicrobial benefit).
Here's a video review to see it in action.
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