Waffle Iron / Electric Range?

[Greg Stahl]

CB, we used to have gas when I was a pre-doc in Philly.  It was the best for cooking.  We are going to redo our kitchen in a year or two, and we are going gas stove top and a dual stacked electric ovens.  Can't wait, as our kitchen real SUCKS!

[C. B. Williams]

Greg: Thats the way to go. I've only been designing high end custom homes for 40 years and kitchens are my favorite rooms to work with. If I can be of any help, please let me know.

[Greg Stahl]

Wow, I wish you were closer to us!!  We are going to be takind down walls, moving the ceiling back up to the 11 foot area (getting rid of the drop down ceiling), closing up two dooways, and several other things.  It will be a designers nightmare or very fun, one or the other.

Greg: Thats the way to go. I've only been designing high end custom homes for 40 years and kitchens are my favorite rooms to work with. If I can be of any help, please let me know.

[C. B. Williams]

Greg: A little advice anyway. Choose your designer/architect very carefully. The right choice will make all the difference. On appliances consider SUB ZERO for your refrigeration needs, and VIKING for your cooking needs. You can look them both up on the web. Don't forget the warming drawer and under counter ice maker. Start with the appliances you want and get your designer to incorparate them into your scheme. I think all great kitchens need a large walk-in pantry. I like to label it LARDER because it confuses carpenters. Just a few thoughts. C B  

[Greg Stahl]

I like the VIKING cook tops, but their ovens are a lot smaller than other companies.  The style of kitchen has been matter of debate for several years between Becky and me.  Finally last year, we found a kitchen in a magazine that we both loved and that will be the design of cabinets, etc. that we like.  

[Steve_Stephens]

Greg,
Have you ever thought about getting an OLD, quality, name brand  gas range like from the later 30's into the early 50's?  When properly restored and/or working properly, they are supposed to be unsurpassed for cooking and make today's modern "common" ranges super cheap by comparison.  They don't compare I don't think to the commercial style ranges but don't have that restaurant look either.  You should be able to get a nicely reconditioned/restored range from a stove dealer for about the same or less than a new commercial style range if that's what would please you.  Out here in Calif. we have the Wedgewood and a few other makes.  Don't know what they would have sold in the Boston area.  TOAC (The Old Appliance Club) can help you and they have a website.  An old stove would go better with your old cookware, too while maintaining value.  You can even get double ovens and 6 burner tops.  If you want electric oven cooking you could put in an old range and a separate electric oven in the wall.  Go for it or at least consider.

Steve

[C. B. Williams]

The modern high quality electric, self cleaning, convection oven is better than anything built in the 50's. They are insulated to withstand the 900 deg. in self clean mode. The convection insures even cooking and is faster. A temp. probe guarantees perfection on the doneness. The "good old days" were not good old days, I was there.

[Duke Gilleland]

High frame irons... Looked at one yesterday locally and the base did not have Griswold on it anywhere. Is this possible ??? The "irons" fit perfectly in the frame though. Looked to be in good working condition, with about a "7" on the cleanup factor. Could maybe get it for $65.00. is that fair price or would it be a "skinning" ??? Shipping cost factor a consideration nowadays :o

[Paul Beer]

I just finished a major remodel including kitchen and went all Kitchenaid....36 inch gas top dual energy, side by side refrig, warming drawer, microwave, dishwasher and am very pleased. Found this brand to be reasonably economical and good quality....Sub zero and Viking are great but expensive as hell and in my opinion not that much better overall....

[Greg Stahl]

I just finished a major remodel including kitchen and went all Kitchenaid....36 inch gas top dual energy, side by side refrig, warming drawer, microwave, dishwasher and am very pleased. Found this brand to be reasonably economical and good quality....Sub zero and Viking are great but expensive as hell and in my opinion not that much better overall....

We've also looked at the Viking models for our remodel and were very displeased with the size of their ovens.  I see now that they are now offering larger sizes, but that was not the case a few years ago.  With all the construction that will be done, quality and low prices for the new applicances will have to be the order of business for us.  I just looked on Ebay for the  GE Profile stuff and it is amazingly 'inexpensive' from one of the sellers, so may have to look on ebay, buy and pay for the shipping.

[moosejaw]

Duke,

Have you looked on Ebay for a Wagner high base?  They can be had for about $25.  I use my two Wagner high base waffle irons all the time.  I really like them.  If you are just looking for a "cooker," why not look at the Wagners.  The batter won't know the difference between Wagner and Griswold.   ;D

[Steve_Stephens]

High frame irons... Looked at one yesterday locally and the base did not have Griswold on it anywhere. Is this possible ??? The "irons" fit perfectly in the frame though. Looked to be in good working condition, with about a "7" on the cleanup factor. Could maybe get it for $65.00. is that fair price or would it be a "skinning" ??? Shipping cost factor a consideration nowadays :o

Duke,
EXACTLY which Griswold waffle iron and frame is what determines value in addition to condition.  The earlier frames were not marked GRISWOLD or ERIE but would have a pattern number on them except for early 1893 or earlier irons.   Would you still have to pay shipping above the $65 for that iron?  May or may not be a good deal; would have to know more about pattern numbers and markings and handles, etc.
Steve

[Clark Rader]

Greg I'm telling you, get a Leaman's Catalog and look at the Heartland Gas Range, Wall Ovens, or the Enterprise Monarch Cookstove. Thay also have Antique/Style Refrigerators. all of it is porcelain.
Lehman's   FAX to 330-85-757-85
clark

[moosejaw]

Yeah, Greg could get Becky one of those wood cookstoves, and then you wouldn't have to lift the waffle iron base to flip the paddles. ;D ;D ;D  Of course finding wood around Harvard yard might be a bit difficult.  BTW, you can look at Lehmans online at http://www.lehmans.com/