Re-making these toasters is probably a great idea for a kickstarter.
If you want a modern-built classic style toaster check the Dualit[0]
Only problem is they've been sold out for a while now in a lot of places
A toaster from 1949 is still smarter than any sold today
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#133I have several of these and can confirm they're awesome and very satisfying to use (when they're working correctly).
I grew up with one of these. Have always been disappointed by other toasters ever since.
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#134Serious question - do most folks still own toasters today? They just seem so... specifically single function and take up counterspace.
In my house, we have a sandwich press which we use for 4 or less pieces of toast at a time. And of course it doubles as a press for paninis or cubanos, too. And you never have to worry about unevenness, as it's just two hot plates basically.
If cooking a lot of toast for a get together or really large meal, just throw them in the oven.
I haven't owned a toaster as an adult, so I'm really curious how popular they are these days.
Re: A toaster from 1949 is still smarter than any sold today
#135Serious question - do most folks still own toasters today? They just seem so... specifically single function and take up counterspace. In my house, we have a sandwich press which we use for 4 or less pieces of toast at a time. And of course it doubles as a press for paninis or cubanos, too. And you never have to worry about unevenness, as it's just two hot plates basically. If cooking a lot of toast for a get togethe…
Toaster oven FTW, it's probably our most used appliance. Get one with the convection setting and it'll beat any air fryer too [1].
[1] Wirecutter review: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-air-fryer/
Re: A toaster from 1949 is still smarter than any sold today
#136Serious question - do most folks still own toasters today? They just seem so... specifically single function and take up counterspace. In my house, we have a sandwich press which we use for 4 or less pieces of toast at a time. And of course it doubles as a press for paninis or cubanos, too. And you never have to worry about unevenness, as it's just two hot plates basically. If cooking a lot of toast for a get togethe…
I've had the same toaster for the better part of 15 years now I don't think its any weirder than owning a dedicated sandwich press. It's usually a set it and forget it kinda of item that doesn't take long to do its job.
Re: A toaster from 1949 is still smarter than any sold today
#137I can contribute another simple example of a kitchen appliance that didn't necessarily get smarter: the cooking plate! Remember the good old cookers with rotary switches? Those actually had up to seven different stages of heating (see schematic here http://www.herd.josefscholz.de/7Takt/img16.gif )! While the new digital ones are... digital - i.e. they switch the plate on and off repeatedly to produce different amount…
At least from my experience my induction stove does not seem to have this problem, which kinda makes sense if you think about it:
It already has to switch on/off many times per second to induce current, so it can just skip some cycles.
I suppose as induction slowly wins over resistive heating this will become a non issue once again.
Re: A toaster from 1949 is still smarter than any sold today
#138I can contribute another simple example of a kitchen appliance that didn't necessarily get smarter: the cooking plate! Remember the good old cookers with rotary switches? Those actually had up to seven different stages of heating (see schematic here http://www.herd.josefscholz.de/7Takt/img16.gif )! While the new digital ones are... digital - i.e. they switch the plate on and off repeatedly to produce different amount…
Isn't it much more efficient to use pwm than resistors to adjust energy in that fashion?
Re: A toaster from 1949 is still smarter than any sold today
#139Earlier quoted context omitted.
To be fair, they do have gas stoves with inductive touch panels now. Only thing to clean are the grills themselves.
The knobs are part of it but the actual grill bits are by far the worst. I don't understand why gas stoves are so popular when you have to pull them to bits and scrub down after every use if you don't want them looking like crap. While induction is faster and takes a 20 second spray and wipe.
My best friend growing up lived in a multigenerational home with hardcore Italian grandparents who took care of everything. I’d venture to guess that most objects in their home were nicer than the day they were purchased. The couches were covered in vinyl, floors waxed weekly, etc. The basement of that house was like a museum to tools and laundry.
Even his grandparents didn’t clean the stove after each use. They lined the burner area with foil instead.
Re: A toaster from 1949 is still smarter than any sold today
#140Serious question - do most folks still own toasters today? They just seem so... specifically single function and take up counterspace. In my house, we have a sandwich press which we use for 4 or less pieces of toast at a time. And of course it doubles as a press for paninis or cubanos, too. And you never have to worry about unevenness, as it's just two hot plates basically. If cooking a lot of toast for a get togethe…
Toaster oven FTW, it's probably our most used appliance. Get one with the convection setting and it'll beat any air fryer too [1]. [1] Wirecutter review: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-air-fryer/
See that I understand, very versatile choice. Would you day it works better than a fullsize convection oven, or about the same?