Are there any plastic parts in the coupling where the upper housing and lower blade shaft assemble?
1322623
Yes. Where the upper and lower parts hook together, there is plastic on both ends. I use my Krups about once a week, and I have absolutely NO problems. I love the unit. It was a little more powerful than other immersion blenders. I would buy it again if given the chance.
1322624
I'm sorry I bought it as a gift for someone else. I don't know the answer to that question.
1322625
Yes, in the upper half is a collar (where the metal lower half shaft inserts) which is plastic. Mine is a couple of years old and shows no noticeable wear in that area. As noted, the connection is quick and easy with no noticeable stress being put on the coupler.
1322626
Yes, when you disassemble the upper from the lower half (which is super easy - just a quick turn), you see the inside of each is made from plastic - but a super sturdy hard plastic. I think if it was all metal, it would weigh way too much.
1322627
Yes, the coupling connecting the upper and lower parts is plastic. So far it seems to be pretty sturdy though.
420446
I checked the bags of extra blades in the kit I ordered and both the Upper AND Lower sets of replacement blades are in there.. I also noticed that the plastic gears that go along with and act as the drive gear are included in the bag also.. You should everything you need to replace the both sets of blades. Good Luck
377271
It sounds like the same system you describe. I have been using one like it (MM850) for 11 years without anything happening to the plastic. You are right that if the small plastic ridges which wrap around the blade and the metal "spacer" break off there will not be much holding the blade in place. It shouldn't break unless you hit something, in which case the slipping plastic limits damage to the motor and shaft. I take the blade off about every 5 days when I do the lawn to touch up the sharpness and the mounting still is OK on mine. I only hit something (a large rock) hard enough to stop the motor once. It knocked the motor mounting snap ring loose, which made the motor flop around noisily, but the plastic thing just slipped without breaking. Lucky. I think what might be happening to some people is the nut gets loose, allowing the blade to slip over the plastic. Leaving it go until the ridges wear off the plastic makes it is about useless. Since I take my blade off so often, I am also tightening the nut regularly.
671997
Actually, there is. There is a metal plate at the bottom of the shaft (just above the blades themselves). On the back side of the plate is plastic. There is also (what appears to be) a silicone gasket that the plastic from the metal plate sits in, and plastic behind the gasket. The silicone gasket MAY provide a seal from the plastic. However, when the shaft comes loose and falls out (as it has done in mine), then there obviously is no seal from the plastic.
1387885
NOT that I have found. I've searched all over for a spare parts supplier, but it looks like you have to replace the whole thing or rig something up to counter the locking mecha. I just snipped the wire off that locks the blade in place. It still works if you just use the plastic locking pin from the blade to secure to the motor. Just the back guard falls off when you remove the blade.
1028384
Between the bottom of the Glass Jar, and the top of the Blade assembly. http://www.ereplacementparts.com/waring-wpb05-blender-chrome-parts-c-120019_120020_290000.html
1002112
Anyone have any idea of the metal allows used in the unit? Of course you don't mind so much what the main shaft is made up, but I'm curious what the blade itself is make of..
8372
No, the top and ceiling interface is flat and metal which encases a much smaller than overall diameter motor. The motor is a sealed metal disc (visually equivalent to a round enclosure tape measure.) I used 1 inch drywall screws and the assemvly mounted perfectly. My reason for disassembling is due to a noisy motor. I sprayed lubricant hut only helped temporarily. I am looking to replace for the third time because of noisy motors. I will try to find a more expensive one having different motor design.
120602
Not sure what you mean by 'press fit', but to replace, you remove the old. It might screw off backwards, but if not, then you have to pry it off, which will destroy the old coupling but not hurt the shaft. Then you simply screw on the new, then turn the blender on to tighten it. There are videos on the internet which show the process.
1387876
It's an easy assembly but the blade attaches with a plastic nob. I haven't used others so I can't compare.
2253367
The blades (both of them) are stainless steel as is the shaft connecting the blades to the underside rotor.All I can see, other than what I described above is plastic.
1647772
Not that I am aware of. Shaft is not detachable where u can add attachments.Still the best weed eater I have ever operated.2 seasons so far.
578004
mine came with the plastic gears loose inside the base. i had to disassemble the base and put them all together. but now it works ok, just be aware that qc might not be great...
20941
The one I ordered did not but we used a flat head screw driver and a hammer. It was not difficult. You should go to youtube and watch the DIY how to remove the coupling on your specific brand of blender. Good luck!
485860
No. As long as it is in good shape. I replaced the blade assembly but not the nut.
1489179
Grantley, Mine came fully assembled so I hadn't had to connect the trimmer blade. I did use it and it worked great. You may have to Google it. Sorry Matt
1918856
There is a plastic connection between the motor and the shaft of the mixing blade, mine broke and now Waring tells me that there are no replacement parts for a Waring WSB40, when they brake toss them out is what I was told. think about it before you buy?