Is the base made of metal or plastic?
1386937
The base is all metal. The only non metal parts are the knob and the 4 feet. I think these are bakelite rather than plastic.
1802766
The rod is metal. The component at the base is plastic. There doesn't appear to be much force applied to it though.
586228
The base is metal, the blade pin that rotates the blades is metal, the part that sits on top of the base is plastic, i dont think this part would break unless it was dropped from counter and directly hit, i just ground up a full container of ice for my margaritas with no problem, this is no doubt the best blender for the price, much better than my old 100.00 kitchen aid.
2081184
I think the base is a hard form of plastic. I like them so well I have bought 4 of them for my rental cabins and home. They do in no way look cheap and they look real. The quality is as good as it gets. You will not be disappointed.
1599090
Plastic. The whole thing is plastic. BTW, I have since had the same problem with every one of my OttLite lamps (6): base eventually starts making a buzzing noise ( possibly something gets loose in the base).
379551
Base has a sheet metal floor. A little heavy but very solid and rugged. This thing really handles a weighty load if you have the leg muscles to power it.
587397
The base is metal, and it's superior to other lamps we've installed. The bulb is well protected. I left all outside this past Minnesota winter, and all are working today. It's a good product.
1210737
The outside is made of metal but the inside is made of plastic. Hope this helps
1080013
Base inside is stainless, but walls are plastic. The base has a cord about 2 feet long.
926016
the base is heavy duty, I believe it is plastic covering over metal. the processer is plastic and the main blender is glass. it has worked well for us.
1386406
the base is a hard plastic.....the bowl is aluminum, I think...(some light metal) ...the steam is generated there. you don't get close enough to really see it......
1169719
it has a chrome base just as pictured, but unsure of the core metal material. Hope that helps.
161289
Well... it's a heavy base and seems to be made of metal. A well made blender...
1608465
it is hard plastic, very durable. I accidently dropped one and shattered the globe but the base was still fully functionable. I think the quality is high enough that it does look like metal
1889013
The base is a heavy plastic with a glossy sheen. The entire piece is fairly heavy and a wooden base would have only added to that I would imagine.
1593450
Sure, it is heavy duty plastic base. It is all washable and durable. I clean outdoor with disenfectant and spray washer. We have two to change out.
625800
The base is not metal. More like a fiberglass or something. The bowl in the middle is definitely metal. Does have a little but of weight to it. I would lean more towards cast stone. Heats up like stone around the base. Best fire pit I have ever had that did not involve digging and hauling rocks. Holds 12" logs well, can put 5-6 split with no problems, just have to keep the screen off. I only use the screen when we are done and it is still burning.