Pasta Maker revisited

[Aaron]

Wow Don, that is a very kind and generous offer. I'd be happy to help you test the shredder. I would be willing to buy one and still test it out. After my abysmal failure at creating a cig blend it would be nice to do something helpful. Machines are something that I understand and I happen to have maybe 7 or 8 lbs that need to be shredded.

 

[Fisherman]

I use the pasta maker and really like it.

SOme drawbacks that most people cite have to opposite effect on me. I use the Powermatic 11 to roll and have a tendency to "over-stuff" my sticks. When using the pasta maker the result as is stated is that the cut is as long as the leaf used, which helps me in not overstuffing the stick.

Also some say to use dry case leaf and I find the opposite. My unit I lightly scored the rollers. not at all like Mr FM's rollers on his new unit! Also in scoring my rollers, I think I almost ruined machine while bearing down on it with the tool i used to score it with. Mr FM's unit has me sold already............ Am ready to buy regardless of testing results. While confident that the pasta maker will hold up, i think that getting in on ground level of this new unit would open a lot of doors in the future as well.

Mike

 

[FmGrowit]

Just finished running more testing. The housing issues have been resolved. Mechanically, the machine is sound and efficient. The manually operated version will shred as fast as the leaf can be fed. The clapping mechanism holds the unit firmly and allows for a truly "one person" operation.

The packaging is sufficient, but has room for improvement. We're going to start manufacturing these shredders and continue to modify the packaging.

I don't want to give away too many details as I want the candid replies from the testers to be unbiased. We should have the testing models completed by the end of next week.

 

[FmGrowit]

nice! has it got more durable gears?

The gears were a part of the problem or more specifically, the tolerance in the I.D. created a very small contact point on the shaft. It was at this point where all of the torque was delivered and caused the gear to spin. The gears on the new model at tacked and will not spin.

 

[deluxestogie]

Don't forget about a patent.

Bob

 

[DGBAMA]

If durability becomes an issue, the shaft and ID of the gear can be "splined" as a more durable solution to the slipping problem.

BTW put me in line for one.

 

[rainmax]

If you will number them I would be pleased to get No.8. Put me in line. Life time warranty?

 

[Knucklehead]

Life time warranty?

Absolutely. If they break, their life is over.

 

[FmGrowit]

Life time warranty?

$45 with a 30 day warranty. $479.95 with a lifetime warranty.

 

[bryonlr]

Hey Don, This is what ive been waiting on. If you will kindly put one of theese in with my baccy order, I will certainly put it through a rigorous test and report what any improvements it might need. Just email me the added cost of shipping, thanks

 

[BigMikeChevy]

Don
when do you think it will be ready? cant wait

 

[BigMikeChevy]

any word on this yet?

 

[FmGrowit]

Long story...

the short version...after being told (sold) a bunch of hog wash, they can't be produced below a cost that would make the Powermatic shredder a better investment.

Somebody needs to come up with a solution. There is a ton of money to be had selling them.

 

[Fisherman]

Put me down for one also. I need a manual injector for the hurricane season as well.

Hello Miss BeeKeeper. Most of your missing kitchen aids are the fault of one of your pets no doubt. Most of us men full understand the rules of no touching the cooks tools.