322247 Thu Aug 31 14:41:59 -0700 2006 8 41 Cookware 0 1845560 Has anyone used or had any experience with Bamix stick blenders?? Thu Aug 31 14:41:59 -0700 2006 28415 bewley 1 1846560 I have a Bamix Delux and I love it. These are really high quality machines. Since my purchase I've noticed that Alton Brown uses a Bamix (not sure of the model) on his show, if this means anything to you. Thu Aug 31 19:44:33 -0700 2006 1845560 10195 KTinNYC 1 1847184 Thanks for the reply. I used a Braun for about 5-6 years and it finally cracked (hard plastic). I've read good things about the Bamix and if Alton uses one of their models, well that's good enough for me. Thu Aug 31 23:28:38 -0700 2006 1845560 28415 bewley 1 1849316 I have a Bamix Delux also and like it very much, though I've really only used it for pureeing soup and various hot vegetables. Which, actually, is exactly what I bought it for -- I'd never think of any other uses had it not come with a cookbook that includes recipes for a whole bunch of random things that I'm perfectly happy to make with a whisk or food processor. Fri Sep 01 21:19:57 -0700 2006 1845560 10153 Millicent 1 1933617 My Bamix is ~15 years old, used regularly, easy to clean stainless steel drive shaft, has removable blades, two speeds, works great. Original price $90! OTOH my mom has had two Brauns (intermittently used mostly by me) - the first one had an internal 'transmission' failure after a few years. The newer one has only one speed which is too fast - sprays food all over unless used in a tall narrow container. The non-removable dullish blade doesn't work too well on raw, fibrous vegetables. The lower plastic part isn't long enough for some immersions. Recommendation: buy the Bamix Mono (Target, about $99) - do not order the overpriced plastic accessories. Mon Oct 09 21:36:55 -0700 2006 1845560 23712 DiveFan 2 3543483 Just bought one, and it has some really nifty tricks, like turning skim milk into a mousse/froth that can be flavored as you wish, even frozen. Call it a"foam" and let your imagination romp free through the newest cooking trend.. I'm going to experiment with stabilizers such as gelatin or xanthin and see what I can come up with. Sun Mar 30 14:03:49 -0700 2008 1933617 108153 tuberose 1 3543708 The best you can buy for home use period! Sun Mar 30 15:45:49 -0700 2008 1845560 89493 scubadoo97 2 3562252 I owned a cuisinart immersion blender before, it was underpowered and then I lost the blade. I bought that stupid gimmicky Thunderstick from ebay refurbished for $25. Very poor design, oil started leaking out of the shaft... it was gross. 4 years ago settled on a Bamix.... the one with the white body and purple buttons. Loved it, still loving it. Strong, reliable, relatively quiet, well made high quality. I actually quite like the accessories, especially the mini grinder/food processor. If you need to chop 10 gloves or garlic with oil, that's the perfect accesory. Puree soups, foam up sauces, make mayonnaise.... those are my main uses for it. A blender is better for crushed ice drinks as it takes a bit of time to break down ice cubes, but it is definitely strong enough. It's a bit pricey but I think they'll last forever. Fri Apr 04 13:21:00 -0700 2008 3543708 15152 doctorandchef 3 3563021 Cool doc. I bought a thunderstick off late night infomercial. A weak moment for sure. For the most part the Thunderstick is a knock off of the Bamix. Same attachment blades and basic design. Just not the same internals and quality. Fri Apr 04 16:44:06 -0700 2008 3562252 89493 scubadoo97