[timemachine]

Kitchenaid direct-drive stand mixer. I have one from the 1950s that has been used multiple times a week since it was bought new by my grandmother.

The dough hook, whisk, and other attachments secure in place with machined fittings so there is no play or wiggle. This has made them last.

I took the top off of it 10 years ago to make sure it was still properly lubricated. That’s all the maintenance it has ever had. (Well I broke one of the Pyrex mixing bowls…but eBay)

[corinroyal]

I just got one, and am impressed that the attachment port has not ever changed, so any attachment will work on every Kitchenaid mixer. Can I ask what you use yours for? I'm still trying to figure out what its best at.

[mitchbob]

Haven't used it, but I've heard great things about the sausage stuffer https://www.kitchenaid.com/countertop-appliances/stand-mixer...

[ldiracdelta]

The kitchen aid in our kitchen scares the heck out of me around children. That machine could rip an arm off a child very easily.