^^^ believe me, since I have it set for 250F, I have definitely thought of roasting a pig in it this summer. I think $100 worth of acetone would clean it so I could bake Cerakote in it again.

I'm pretty sure it will happen, my NY's resolution is a dinner party every 6 weeks or so. There is always a seat at the table for you.

Previously, I've replaced the magnetron for our microwave - cost me a whole $35 or so for the part. I've got a friend in the appliance parts business! It's typically the only part that goes bad.

All you need is a death ray generator and a cardboard box.
Look for a thread from Shaun about plating and polishing cardboard in the near future.

If you put razor blades under a magnetron they never get dull.

Behold! The Magnetron!



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push red button it should click or check ohms....


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Radiation and make sure its not plugged in or....curtains

I am not too sure about old microwaves. Do you all remember that gizmo that detects microwave leaks around the door? I have not seen any advertised lately. Perhaps the doors loosen up over time and the microwaves leak out. :confused::eek:

Anyway we usually get a Panasonic(inverter) from Costco and they usually last about three or four years. A free standing one. Make sure they have an easy to open door when you push the button. $170 can or about $140 us.

I'm going to be introducing a 'Capacitors for Cids' toy set line for xmas that arrive pre-charged for convenience.

Back in the early 70's my folks had an Amana Radarange. It was a tank. Had a twist dial timer and one speed. Cost more than $1k but it was the latest and the greatest. Lasted forever. I have a counter top Panasonic that was over 12 years old before being put in storage the garage (comes out for use until I can repair or replace the current one when it craps out). Now have over the range style micros and none of them last more than 3-4 years (we use our micro all the time so it gets 7-10 years mileage in 3-4 calendar years). Have tried different brands but they all last about the same amount of time. The repair tech (had a warranty) said they're all made by just a few companies and no one is any better than the other so buy whatever looks good and has the features you want.
I'm wish I could modify my cabinet to have a cubby hole shelf so that I can slide a counter top model in and out rather than the one hangs. They last longer and are less expensive and a whole lot less of a pain to install.

My over the counter one crapped out a few months ago. Since I’m putting in a combo microwave / convection oven as part of the kitchen remodel, I just got a smaller countertop LG one at Best Buy on sale.

It works great and I plan on keeping it in the basement for when the more expensive one eventually craps out.

We are up to 11 dimensions now... at least that is all they are telling us so far ;)

Microwaves are handy for some things but some things just taste better heated on the stove/oven, YMMV.

You want multitasking? I got your multitasking!

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Given that I would only use a microwave to reheat food and not do any serious cooking with it, 25 bucks spent at a flea market or garage sale buys you all the microwave you need.

And give the same advice for an old-school washer and dryer, although the budget would probably be between 50 and $100, per unit.

When a microwave oven is running, you should be too
Thursday, May 08, 2014 by: S. D. Wells
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Oh, and never wear your tin foil hat near a microwave oven while it's on, something really bad is just bound to happen.

Well, true or not I no longer have to ponder about such things, I got rid of mine.

^^^
That's the one. It could bake a potato in less than 40 minutes and not heat up the kitchen!

No serious cooking but we do a lot of reheating, micro popcorn, defrosting, baking potatoes, quickie frozen snacks, and more reheating (the wife reheats her tea at least 3 times per cup-sometimes she heats it, goes off to do something, forgets its there and has to reheat it again :rolleyes:).
You low budget washer and dryer is prolly wearing out your clothes way too fast and requiring more ironing.

Popcorn is much better when cooked on a stove. Defrosting gets done around here the day before, in the fridge. In an emergency, I defrost meat in water in a few minutes. I bake potatoes in the oven, don't eat any frozen snacks (except ice cream) and I don't re-heat liquids in a microwave, as that can be problematic. So, I guess I'm not a serious user of the magic wave machine. 100% of my use is in re-heating leftovers from yesterday for today's breakfast.

I wash socks, underwear, towels and t-shirts in the washer. Better shirts and all dress clothes get sent out. I haven't ironed anything in years. If you asked me where an ironing board was, I probably couldn't tell you. I think I have two, somewhere...

JR