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Okay, Im sure you’ve already done this but in the one on the left the knob is screwed in and somewhat loose, on the left it is screwed in all the way AND I am pulling back on it, it drags the thicker part back into the recess. Also, I assume you have removed the screw and the handle from the other side and pulled out the brass piece over there as well?
I assume you have tried that as you attempted to spread out the sides. I’d try shooting some blaster or wd40 from both the inside and around the knob area and let it sit on its side a little. I think it is most likely going to be a rusty spring or rust on the threads and that blaster stuff is pretty amazing at dealing with rust.
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Okay, Im sure you’ve already done this but in the one on the left the knob is screwed in and somewhat loose, on the left it is screwed in all the way AND I am pulling back on it, it drags the thicker part back into the recess. Also, I assume you have removed the screw and the handle from the other side and pulled out the brass piece over there as well?
I assume you have tried that as you attempted to spread out the sides. I’d try shooting some blaster or wd40 from both the inside and around the knob area and let it sit on its side a little. I think it is most likely going to be a rusty spring or rust on the threads and that blaster stuff is pretty amazing at dealing with rust.
Jonathon I have not tried WD-40 yet, the brass piece on the knob end seems to move freely, and seems to have full range of travel… just not far enough to allow the mixer paddle to slip free… There is no rust, in fact, this appears to be brand new… don’t even see any scratches on the plastic lid…
I have removed the handle / crank, but the brass piece on that side is still in the mixer… It appears this inserts from the inside, and to remove it the paddle must be removed first… am I somehow wrong about this?
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Jonathon I have not tried WD-40 yet, the brass piece on the knob end seems to move freely, and seems to have full range of travel… just not far enough to allow the mixer paddle to slip free… There is no rust, in fact, this appears to be brand new… don’t even see any scratches on the plastic lid…
I have removed the handle / crank, but the brass piece on that side is still in the mixer… It appears this inserts from the inside, and to remove it the paddle must be removed first… am I somehow wrong about this?
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raider2119 Yes, you should be able to slide that brass piece out of the mixer while the shaft still inside the mixer. It should pull out fairly easily, at least it does on mine!
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raider2119 I have found both assembly and disassembly as well as cleaning to be cumbersome on mine. I haven’t used it much because of that.
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raider2119 Yes, you should be able to slide that brass piece out of the mixer while the shaft still inside the mixer. It should pull out fairly easily, at least it does on mine!
Jonathon will try in a few mins… vice grips in hand!
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Joe Hell Yes, cleaning the mixer can be a pain but in general I find it is much easier to use when making anything larger than a 5 lb batch. That might be because my hands get super cold though and we keep everything just about icing when processing. Someone on here suggested cotton gloves underneath the nitrile gloves and that helps but I’m a bit of a sissy when it comes to being cold!
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Joe Hell Yes, cleaning the mixer can be a pain but in general I find it is much easier to use when making anything larger than a 5 lb batch. That might be because my hands get super cold though and we keep everything just about icing when processing. Someone on here suggested cotton gloves underneath the nitrile gloves and that helps but I’m a bit of a sissy when it comes to being cold!
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Joe Hell I can’t stick my foot in a bucket of ice water if I sprain an ankle, I don’t mean that I don’t like to, I CAN"T! I’d rather break the ankle than go through an ice bath!
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raider2119
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Side note. The only thing I’ve found cumbersome about the 20# mixer is having to turn it by hand. Probably why I bought the 44# mixer and grinder to drive it. I do know if you have the mixing shaft situated a certain way it goes in and out easier. I think the paddle end down on drive end.
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Side note. The only thing I’ve found cumbersome about the 20# mixer is having to turn it by hand. Probably why I bought the 44# mixer and grinder to drive it. I do know if you have the mixing shaft situated a certain way it goes in and out easier. I think the paddle end down on drive end.
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Joe Hell You’re weird. You’re welcome! And as someone who sent me a copy of another manufacturers instructions, they are pretty much all made the same with slight variations and tweaks here and there!
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PapaSop Call me weird but I enjoy the physical aspect of the mixing. It’s like exercise without the exercise!
Joe Hell
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Ok guys… I spent about 2 hours yesterday trying to pry the paddle out of that !!@#$ mixer… I’ve come to the conclusion the only way I’m going to get it apart is to drill out one of the brass bushings… so Jonathon If I were to do that, do you carry replacement parts?
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Ok guys… I spent about 2 hours yesterday trying to pry the paddle out of that !!@#$ mixer… I’ve come to the conclusion the only way I’m going to get it apart is to drill out one of the brass bushings… so Jonathon If I were to do that, do you carry replacement parts?
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Ok guys… I spent about 2 hours yesterday trying to pry the paddle out of that !!@#$ mixer… I’ve come to the conclusion the only way I’m going to get it apart is to drill out one of the brass bushings… so Jonathon If I were to do that, do you carry replacement parts?
raider2119 I have that same mixer and have never had a problem with it, the only thing I can think of is it was put away wet and the brass piece is corroded onto the paddle arm.
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raider2119 I can get you one, it might take a little bit but I can do it. Did you try the blaster? How far away from Kansas are you? If you wanted to ship it to me I’d ship it back after I looked at it, though shipping would almost certainly be more than what you paid for it! Also, I am not saying I could fix it right away but I am saying I have a shop full of tools and a serious hankering to try!
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raider2119 in the pic with the needle nose, can you see threads? If you do then the handle isn’t in all the way. You should be able to give it a good pull and release the paddle. If not, bust out the sawsall…that brass piece is soft. I’d also call Weston and tell them it rusted fast and I bet they cover a new pieces for you. They were great with my 44# paddle replacement.
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