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Manual Solutions for Electrical Problems
 Posted by:
Jgunn
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Date: November 25, 2011 10:51PM I was wondering if you could all help me out with this .. i am looking for the non electrical tools/appliances of the common things i/we use
namely: Dehydrator (i found this its pretty neat: [www.discountjuicers.com] ) or maybe some sort of solar gadgety thing? blender - bike powered maybe or hand cranked? food processor - bike powered maybe or hand cranked? citrus juicer .. im thinking a manual hydraulic juice press or ? something? greens and soft fruit juicer .. ? same? oil press for making nut/seed oils im hoping your mad google skills and/or personal experience can lead me to some good links
any personally built or personally used ideas welcome .. etc.. plans for building this kinda stuff etc.. thanks !! ...Jodi, the banana eating buddhist  Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/25/2011 10:52PM by Jgunn. Re: Manual Solutions for Electrical Problems
Posted by:
suncloud
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Date: November 26, 2011 07:38PM Hi Jodi,
I always wanted to have one of these for a citrus juicer, but it's a little expensive (I had something similar for a while from Mexico, but when all the paint started to peel, I let it go!). This one is stainless steel and looks wonderful: [www.williams-sonoma.com]||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-Cyber%20Monday-%20copy-_- This is cheaper, but not nearly as fun; and it's cheaper still at walmart (where I found something very similar): [www.williams-sonoma.com] And here's the stainless steel version: [www.williams-sonoma.com]||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-Cyber%20Monday-%20copy-_- For mashing/grinding, I use a suribachi sometimes. It works well, just takes time. It's very good for mashing grain sprouts to make raw bread: [www.google.com]# Have you moved or are you contemplating moving somewhere without electricity, or is this something that just happens to interest you? I think hand tools are very cool. Re: Manual Solutions for Electrical Problems
Posted by:
Jgunn
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Date: November 26, 2011 08:45PM ohhh ! thanks so much suncloud !
you are the 2nd person to suggest a suribachi to me .. they look fabulous , my ol hippy friend here has been using one since the 70's and has promised to will it to me but i told her i might now have to just get one and she will just have to stick around longer with us 
the citrus press for sure is a great idea and for sure . I just wish it could press other stuff too ... would be neat to find one with interchangeable plates for other fruits .. but yep this ones on the top of my list !
i was thinking of modifying something like this for a juice press [www.monoprints.com] no not moving its just the power goes out around here soooo much during the winter ..sometimes for a few days and it would be neat to have some alternatives / choices to electrical ...Jodi, the banana eating buddhist Re: Manual Solutions for Electrical Problems
Posted by:
vermontnl
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Date: November 26, 2011 10:29PM For a blender there is the Vortex Hand Cranked Blender.
[www.modernoutpost.com] This site is for Canada but you can get them from GSI in the US also. And the latest version is BPA free. Re: Manual Solutions for Electrical Problems
Posted by:
Jgunn
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Date: November 27, 2011 02:51AM thanks Vermontnl im in canada so thats great !...Jodi, the banana eating buddhist Re: Manual Solutions for Electrical Problems
Posted by:
Jgunn
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Date: November 27, 2011 02:53AM i was showing my (SAD) hubby some of these nifty things and he said "why dont you just eat whole fruits and vegies if the power goes out
nobody likes a smartass 
the fact he said this coming from him made me erupt in laughter .. hehe . i mean hes right ..
i guesss i like my gadgets ! ...Jodi, the banana eating buddhist Re: Manual Solutions for Electrical Problems
Posted by:
suncloud
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Date: November 27, 2011 10:51PM That's funny Jodi!
Wow, a hand-cranked blender! Cool! Re: Manual Solutions for Electrical Problems
Posted by:
eaglefly
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Date: November 28, 2011 12:16AM "Healthy Juicer".
I have used it for a year now and it works great for leafy greens. Vinny Re: Manual Solutions for Electrical Problems
Posted by:
rawalice
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Date: November 29, 2011 01:45AM i'd be interested in maybe a mortar and pestle like a really nice one.wouldn't it be great if it whad a cast iron base for extra iron. though, that is definitely not in the realm of a bike powered food processor.
there's always a rocket chef. though i find those better with two people. (one holding it steady. Re: Manual Solutions for Electrical Problems
Posted by:
Jgunn
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Date: November 29, 2011 02:18PM interesting rawalice i will look those up !
an thanks Vinny the Healthy Juicer is a definate must ! i have to admit your reports on it spurred me to think of these things ...Jodi, the banana eating buddhist Re: Manual Solutions for Electrical Problems
Posted by:
eaglefly
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Date: November 29, 2011 03:03PM Jodi
Its a great unit. I had my doubts that it was made of plastic,but it has worked flawlessly for over a year now. Vin Re: Manual Solutions for Electrical Problems
Posted by:
Jgunn
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Date: November 29, 2011 03:31PM rawalice i could only find a completely whole cast iron mortar pestle .. [www.amazon.com]
i have a marble one that im always worried about dropping .. (the last one hit the floor broke in half and cracked a tile ugg !) cast iron would still bust a tile but im sure it would take alot to break it , itself lol ...Jodi, the banana eating buddhist Re: Manual Solutions for Electrical Problems
Posted by:
suncloud
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Date: November 29, 2011 08:01PM Gee, I looked at the Healthy Juicer. I want one! I have an old Champion juicer, but it is so heavy and such a hassle to set up.
Eaglefly, have you tried the Healthy Juicer on fruit juicing? If so, does work OK? Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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