Pasta machine motor--worth the $ ?
 

I was wanting some opinions on whether or not I should get a motor for
my new pasta machine. I used to have a Trattorina, which (as far as I know)
can't be fitted w/ a motor, so I have never worked w/ one. Is it worth the
extra money, or should I save the money and buy some other gadget? How loud
are they? How much of a time-saver are they? How long do they last (am I
likely to burn one out while conditioning clay, in other words)? Any words
of wisdom would be very much appreciated.

TheDormouse

Pasta machine motor--worth the $ ?
 

yes, they are worth it
some brands are noisier than others
most will last years as far as i know (which is good because they aren't
cheap!)

Barbara
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TheDormouse wrote:

I was wanting some opinions on whether or not I should get a motor for
my new pasta machine. I used to have a Trattorina, which (as far as I know)
can't be fitted w/ a motor, so I have never worked w/ one. Is it worth the
extra money, or should I save the money and buy some other gadget? How loud
are they? How much of a time-saver are they? How long do they last (am I
likely to burn one out while conditioning clay, in other words)? Any words
of wisdom would be very much appreciated.

TheDormouse

Pasta machine motor--worth the $ ?
 

I ADORE mine!!! Since I am working on my next half century, the arms, and
particularly the wrists, elbows, joints, etc., aren't what they use to be.
Rolling the clay 10 to 100 times through the machine actually was so painful
for me that I quit doing the clay. Then I invested in a motor (and it is
true that they are not cheap...although I think I paid less than $50 on eBay
for mine.) Hallelujah!!! Not only is it easier on this old body...the time
saved is extraordinary! So, yes, speaking for myself alone, it was a
terrific investment!

Lori

"TheDormouse" wrote in message
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I was wanting some opinions on whether or not I should get a motor for
my new pasta machine. I used to have a Trattorina, which (as far as I
know)
can't be fitted w/ a motor, so I have never worked w/ one. Is it worth the
extra money, or should I save the money and buy some other gadget? How
loud
are they? How much of a time-saver are they? How long do they last (am I
likely to burn one out while conditioning clay, in other words)? Any words
of wisdom would be very much appreciated.

TheDormouse

Pasta machine motor--worth the $ ?
 

What she said! worth even more than I paid!


Deb

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Deborah Hayes
Editorial Staff, pcPolyzine
www.pcpolyzine.com

"FlameNwind" wrote in message
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I ADORE mine!!! Since I am working on my next half century, the arms, and
particularly the wrists, elbows, joints, etc., aren't what they use to be.
Rolling the clay 10 to 100 times through the machine actually was so
painful for me that I quit doing the clay. Then I invested in a motor (and
it is true that they are not cheap...although I think I paid less than $50
on eBay for mine.) Hallelujah!!! Not only is it easier on this old
body...the time saved is extraordinary! So, yes, speaking for myself
alone, it was a terrific investment!

Lori

"TheDormouse" wrote in message
news:knTqg.95400$IZ2.92376@dukeread07...
I was wanting some opinions on whether or not I should get a motor for
my new pasta machine. I used to have a Trattorina, which (as far as I
know)
can't be fitted w/ a motor, so I have never worked w/ one. Is it worth
the
extra money, or should I save the money and buy some other gadget? How
loud
are they? How much of a time-saver are they? How long do they last (am I
likely to burn one out while conditioning clay, in other words)? Any
words
of wisdom would be very much appreciated.

TheDormouse

Pasta machine motor--worth the $ ?
 

I am VERY very sorry I waited so long to buy a motorized pasta machine. Well
worth every cent, used heavily for several years-----as much easier as the
PM is rather than hand rolling with a rod, the pm with mortor is that much
better again. Get one if you can.
Sarajane

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"TheDormouse" wrote in message
news:knTqg.95400$IZ2.92376@dukeread07...
I was wanting some opinions on whether or not I should get a motor for
my new pasta machine. I used to have a Trattorina, which (as far as I
know)
can't be fitted w/ a motor, so I have never worked w/ one. Is it worth the
extra money, or should I save the money and buy some other gadget? How
loud
are they? How much of a time-saver are they? How long do they last (am I
likely to burn one out while conditioning clay, in other words)? Any words
of wisdom would be very much appreciated.

TheDormouse