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Hi, all. I've written a full review of the Searzall at a competing site that doesn't require citations for third-party photos. I'd be happy to post here if the photos would be allowed. Hint: It's the site with the initials HO.

And when the grid goes down, the Moderns will want to be their friends.

But can it make a mushroom look like a radish? Hmmmm?

Then explain the Wolf/Le Creuset phenomenon. And why nickel-lined pans (which "grab" a magnet) do not work. It surely is an issue with alloys, as some ferritic steels perform better than others--even though some "grab", and some do not. The stainless alloy known as 430 is the default choice among manufacturers or both performance and detection. A magnet test is only grossly useful. And again, how well somethin "works" can be model specific. As for "generations" of happy Euro induction users, all I can say is that I'd be fascinated to learn when you think the first home induction appliances were sold in Europe. My understanding is that the first home unit actually sold anywhere were the Kenmore Model Number 103.9647910 introduced in the 1980s (and first in the US). So "generations" is a bit of an exaggeration, and I can assure you not all Europeans are thrilled to be steered away from gas.

It has virtually nothing to do with the thickness of the magnetic layer. It has mostly to do with the alloy(s) employed. And it can be model-specific because of the detection/protection circuits (e.g., older Wolf models wouldn't work with Le Creuset ECI, despite the fact that LC works with almost every other line). Before taking the plunge, $$ and above induction buyers should take a sampling of their pans to a showroom for a test drive. Or 10.

Thank God for Poptarts and potato chips...

One of the problems is finding a good grade of electric coil any more... I have a 1950's GE Airliner in one of my houses that I really like. Dig the thermowell in the upper left...

Nope, the dealer carries several induction lines, from $$ to $$$$. They don't "wear out" as much as there are electronics problems. When they go, it's likely to be a CATO failure. And then good luck fixing it, knowing it's on borrowed time. As for mandatory Euro warranties, that's a shared cost, spread out over all buyers, and paid for at time of purchase.

How long have you had it? A local appliance dealer once told me--in confidence--that no one should expect even better fullsize induction appliances to last more than 5 years.

Close, but handles are different, and I don't think the OP's is nonstick.

No, but if you can hack it this way, let me know. The big one sucks at toast.

Anyone else have a buffalo iron?

I think it's highly probable this is a long-discontinued pan, so if you require this model, you may be looking a long time to come. I suggest you put in sustained time on both ebay.co.uk and ebay.fr. Your size criterion makes the search even more difficult. Quality turkey-sized roasters are ubiquitous, but there's a dearth of chicken-sized ones. I've waited (in vain) years to find this size/geometry roaster in fort or extra fort copper. So good luck. Here's a good aluminum one in an oval shape: http://www.ebay.fr/itm/ancien-plat-a-rotir-en-aluminium-/142046186977?hash=item21129ccde1:g:CswAAOSwbYZXe-IC

Dang, this is beautiful! The mind boggles at what you can whip up from such a clean, well-organized larder. It looks like you could do it all blindfolded. Totally in awe...

Agreed, scrap yard is cheaper. Find a piece of scrap steel the right thickness and pay by the pound. Most places can cut even thick plate for a small additional charge. My 15"x 21" x 1/2" piece cost about $50 and that included one cut. Filing/deburring the edges and sanding off the mill scale is no big deal. Run it through a self-clean cycle or two, wire brush it, wipe it clean and then a light coat of cooking oil. Easy.

I agree that the machines with little wheels are out for thinning. But a decent belt machine setup will do the job. I have one of these, from my dad's packing plant: http://www.kasco.com/hook-eye-sharpeners.html A Burr King and a glass platen would be better, but you can have a pro do a lot of thinning for $2K.

Nor am I. I was merely joking that a maven of vegetarian cooking and a butcher/pitmaster might not make for a great marriage...

She disclaims being a vegetarian, definitely. But 11 of her 12 cookbooks are aimed at vegetarians, her restaurant and farmers' market involvement (except her training at Chez Panisse) were vegetarian, and her middle name is "Leafy". I'm kinda thinking it walks like a duck... This reminds me of a discussion I once had with a vegetarian sommelier, who would not taste any of her restaurant's meaty offerings, but nevertheless unflinchingly (and without disclosure) paired wines with meat because "I know what meat tastes like."

Or maybe not, if Ms. Madison is vegetarian. But I suppose Mr. Hasheider could be vegetarian himself, so who knows?

Sounds like a marriage between these two would be interesting.

Freezer avalanching drives me batshit crazy. That and not bein able to find anything. For your application, I have junked the OEM partial shelf and put two large rectangular, lidded Cambros one on top of the other, and they fit/stack pretty well. There's still some room on top for some short stuff, and enough space for air circulation. EN-631-N or (-1) is the model number, but it's not divided. What I use in my ancient upright that already has shelves are the cheap gray bus tubs. Both are good suggestions when a freezer fails or there's a long power outage.

Thermoworks is having a sale through 1/4/17. Industrial IR gun, $33. Instant read pocket, $16. Triple timer, and many more...

Yes... BUT, when it does need thinning, you'll need to regrind the hollow, which requires a service to match their wheel diameter to the manufacturer's original. Getting this right is a little like picking a perfect NCAA B-ball bracket...

Or vice versa...

Well, they kept it a secret from me. Already having a TS4000, I checked and verified compatibility. Nowhere I could find--until the instruction sheet arrived with the unit--any mention that the TS4000 was considered "Not nearly as powerful" [as the TS8000]. Or the helpful fact that the output was <1/2. To not include the same information on the Booker & Dax website and on the Amazon page is simply irresponsible. They will end up snookering me (and others) into paying twice the asking price to make it function as advertised. Considering the attention to minutae on ike jime and other of Dave's endeavors, this is pretty sloppy. Still haven't heard from them about the missing piece, but judging by the Searzall "Forum", the issue and lack of response is not atypical. Oh, and what open secret is there about what flame adjustment to set on the TS8000 when it arrives?