Hey all.

Sorry if this isn’t the place to ask, but this appears to be the community best suited for this kind of question from what I can gather.

I recently bought a breadmaker at the thrift shop for cheap. While I initially was worried that it didn’t work as intended when the piece that would turn the kneading paddle didn’t move from the start as expected, I found a video for another breadmaker in the same product series, and discovered that it simply takes some time to start the kneading portion as it undergoes a pre-heat step beforehand.

While I’ve tested and seen that the breadmaker itself works, the one thing preventing me from operating it is the fact that it lacks a kneading paddle. This is the first time I’ve purchased a breadmaker, and as such, I’m a little lost as to how to get my breadmaker operating as intended with a new paddle. I would order from the manufacturer, though the issue with that is that my model breadmaker is fairly old, with the instructional video for it having been ripped from VHS and dated as being from 2000.

I do not want to throw this thing out. I would much rather get a new paddle as this thing seems to work like a charm 24 years later, and I am trying to be more environmentally conscious by purchasing second-hand goods as well as minimizing the amount that I throw out.

Unsure if it will do anything to help, but the model breadmaker is a Black & Decker All-In-One-Deluxe Automatic Breadmaker, Cat.No. B1640, Type 1. Any and all help is appreciated in advance.

  • @waz
    9•2 months ago

    I assume you, like me, did a search for the replacement part and found it “obsolete” and no longer sold anywhere online.

    I am wondering if you could use a mixing paddle from a different machine. There is some variation between them, but at the end of the day, it’s not that complex of a part. Match the shaft size, shape, length, and make sure it fits in the machine.

    • Binzy_BoiOP
      2•2 months ago

      Any ideas how I’d check for cheap? I’ve been browsing ebay listings, and I’d hate paying for parts on repeat only to find out that they didn’t match.

      Do you think an electronics recycling facility might be worth paying a visit?

      • @waz
        1•2 months ago

        I don’t have any good ideas, but I have some bad ones.

        Just looking through Amazon for replacement paddles for various bread machines. Many, but not all have a picture with some dimensions on it. If you can get some calipers or something to measure yours, perhaps you find something that way.

        If you’ve friends with bread machines, ask them if you can try out their paddles to see if they fit.

        Your idea of an electronics recycling center could be good too. I honestly haven’t been to one, so I don’t really know what you should expect there.

        Good luck

    • Binzy_BoiOP
      4•2 months ago

      Thanks for this! The ebay listing is really pricey for me after currency conversion and shipping costs since I’m in Canada, but I can definitely give the Amazon listing a try!

      • anon6789
        2•2 months ago

        Ah, wasn’t sure where you were. Even without converting to loonies, I thought it was a bit high for an old model, but if your pan wasn’t in great shape also, it could have been a decent find.

        The B&D you have looks the same as the Hamilton Beach I used to have as far as the motor shaft. It’s just that semicircle shape, which is likely some standard for that size and power motor.

        With Amazon’s return policy, it’s worth giving it a shot. I’m glad you’re keeping it going instead of dumping it!

    • Binzy_BoiOP
      2•2 months ago

      I’d love to, but unfortunately I don’t have the craftmanship or supplies needed for that. Any ideas how I’d find someone who would?

      • _haha_oh_wow_English
        2•2 months ago

        Any local woodworkers might be a good place to start but I’m not sure how you’d find one who had the time and skill to take a random job like this. I bet they’re out there though!