Mixer Dad

Mixer Dad I rescue and refurbish vintage stand mixers for your baking and cooking enjoyment.

So I've recently begun powder coating.  I'm still new to it but I've done a couple mixers so far.  Here are some pics of...
11/17/2025

So I've recently begun powder coating. I'm still new to it but I've done a couple mixers so far. Here are some pics of a Model 12 I did in mint green. Wifey staged it up with some Christmasy decor. It is for sale, if you're interested shoot me a message.

08/02/2025

I'm at Kane County Flea Market this weekend. Come on by if you want to chat!

03/29/2024

It's been a while since I've posted. During the winter I tend to slow my roll due to it being too cold to work in an unheated garage. I generally dislike winter...very much a summer person. Sunbeam made all sorts of great attachments for the Mixmaster. Here is a video of the vegetable / potato peeler attachment in action.

12/01/2023

I will be at Kane County Flea Market this weekend. If you want a splendid, practical, unique gift for your friend or loved one, stop on by!

We're back at Kane County Flea Market !  Weather is great...come on down!
09/30/2023

We're back at Kane County Flea Market ! Weather is great...come on down!

Giving it a test drive...
09/21/2023

Giving it a test drive...

So the white model 12 in my previous post, the one where all the guts are laid out on the table, has undergone quite a t...
09/20/2023

So the white model 12 in my previous post, the one where all the guts are laid out on the table, has undergone quite a transformation.

This one got a full overhaul and new paint job. The original turntable was a black plastic, but the pastel colors always came with a metal turntable. I happened to have an extra to substitute in. New power cord, replacement power resistor and capacitor, l**e job and new rubber feet on the base. These feet seem to be leaving light black marks on my counter, which are easily wiped away with Windex, but I've used these same feet before and that hasn't happened, so I don't know if they changed somehow or what, but I might try to source a different part.

Anyways, I think it turned out alright...there are a couple minor defects in the paint, it's almost inevitable it seems.

The bowls are factory original pink, of which I had an extra set.

09/17/2023

Making some sausage balls for dinner. I use a model 10 for my "daily driver".

Started work on this model 12.  It's getting a full tear down and a repaint.  Will post pics of finished product.
09/13/2023

Started work on this model 12. It's getting a full tear down and a repaint. Will post pics of finished product.

Finished up working on a little Sunbeam Mixmaster Junior.  Chrome that screams atomic age.  The date on this one is 1956...
09/10/2023

Finished up working on a little Sunbeam Mixmaster Junior. Chrome that screams atomic age. The date on this one is 1956. Gave it a new power cord, as the original's insulation had been compromised. New grease in the gear box and freshly lubricated bearings. The little 65W mixer runs good as new.

09/04/2023

My first time setting up at Kane County Flea Market couldn't have gone any better. I had a ton of fun talking to all sorts of people. A few Sunbeams even found a new home. Much thanks to my lovely wife who joined me, my mom for setting up with us, and my family for helping out with the kiddos. We will try to be back next month.

09/03/2023

We had a really great day at the Flea today. It was very fun to talk mixers with so many people. Thanks to everyone for your nice words and comments, I really appreciate it. Makes me want to keep at it. Looking forward to tomorrow.

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