My approach was a bit lazier. Just stuffed the hole of the cupler with a little paper ball on the spindle side. Before that I checked if the blade rod can go deeper into the coupler. I was lucky so that saved me from cutting and finding washer.... By the way thanks for the tip. I was scratching my how to crack open and the fix the little chinese prodigy ( mine is different brand and model )....
Thank you for this! My blender had been sitting in a drawer for years, presumed dead, but I found this video just before tossing it in the trash. Turns out mine was was actually broken for a slightly different reason: The motor shaft was slipping in the coupler. But this video helped me realize that sliding the coupler down the shaft by the tiniest amount (using a smaller washer) made it engage again. I didn't even need to trim the coupler!
Hey - how did you do that? My Cuisinart stick blender just suddenly started making noise - and the metal shaft with the blade slips vertically. If I connect it and push down the blade, it'll engage just fine - but I turn it back in the direction that I use it and it slips out of place. Seems like a washer is missing or something (and I don't own a dishwasher and never submerge the blending shaft)
The washer repair is only temporary. I Designed a stronger replacement coupler and 3D printed them out of stronger material. Works great and drop right in.
I have the exact same blender with the exact same problem. Your fixed worked perfectly, thanks! And shame on Kitchen Aid for making this key component out of plastic. Otherwise I really like the blender.
The washer repair is only temporary. I Designed a stronger replacement coupler and 3D printed them out of stronger material. Works great and drop right in.
@@jorgesebastianmoragan.327 I know what you mean. They create a weak link and then won't make repair parts. If you give me an email I can just sell you one.
i was thinking this same solution, but I dont have a 3D printer. My blender is a Kitchen Smith HB1908KB-ET. It's a little different than the KA part shown. A whole new blender is only $20 but it's the principle of the thing that irks me. A .$05 part kills a $20 gadget. Happy to pay for part & shipping.
Thank you so much for making this video it is exactly what is wrong with my KA stick blender I almost tossed it but came here first. Can't wait to get it repaired
I 3D printed several and they are far better than the original. If you want one send me your contact info and we will work it out. Mine has been working for a year and has no show of wear.
Cuisinart has a greater surface to mass interface but very soft material. The repair wont last but a reliable replacement can be made. They don't want to make one because they want to sell more $100 dollar items than provide $15 repair parts. This can be 3D printed for $15 to $ 20.
I was tempted to super glue them together permanently, but after a quick google i'm going to try this first. Manufactured default. Its intentional. They do it so we buy more crap. Shame I don't buy the same crap twice. Lol
My approach was a bit lazier. Just stuffed the hole of the cupler with a little paper ball on the spindle side. Before that I checked if the blade rod can go deeper into the coupler. I was lucky so that saved me from cutting and finding washer.... By the way thanks for the tip. I was scratching my how to crack open and the fix the little chinese prodigy ( mine is different brand and model )....
Thank you for this! My blender had been sitting in a drawer for years, presumed dead, but I found this video just before tossing it in the trash. Turns out mine was was actually broken for a slightly different reason: The motor shaft was slipping in the coupler. But this video helped me realize that sliding the coupler down the shaft by the tiniest amount (using a smaller washer) made it engage again. I didn't even need to trim the coupler!
Hey - how did you do that? My Cuisinart stick blender just suddenly started making noise - and the metal shaft with the blade slips vertically. If I connect it and push down the blade, it'll engage just fine - but I turn it back in the direction that I use it and it slips out of place. Seems like a washer is missing or something (and I don't own a dishwasher and never submerge the blending shaft)
The washer repair is only temporary. I Designed a stronger replacement coupler and 3D printed them out of stronger material. Works great and drop right in.
@@PCoble could I please buy a part from you?
@@casimirwierzynski7478 Sure you can. Just provide me with your personal contact information and we can setup the sale.
I have the exact same blender with the exact same problem. Your fixed worked perfectly, thanks! And shame on Kitchen Aid for making this key component out of plastic. Otherwise I really like the blender.
They don't want to make one because they want to sell more $100 dollar items than provide $15 repair parts. This can be 3D printed for $15 to $ 20.
The washer repair is only temporary. I Designed a stronger replacement coupler and 3D printed them out of stronger material. Works great and drop right in.
would you care to share the plans for the 3d part? I really don't want to give these companies extra money for their defective product
@@jorgesebastianmoragan.327 I know what you mean. They create a weak link and then won't make repair parts. If you give me an email I can just sell you one.
i was thinking this same solution, but I dont have a 3D printer. My blender is a Kitchen Smith HB1908KB-ET. It's a little different than the KA part shown. A whole new blender is only $20 but it's the principle of the thing that irks me. A .$05 part kills a $20 gadget. Happy to pay for part & shipping.
@@ullrsdream if you post your contact info we can work it out.
@@PCoble Try selling on eBay? my attempts to share contact information keep getting taken down....
Mine broke like this after 1 use!! Thanks for the video!
Thank you so much for making this video it is exactly what is wrong with my KA stick blender I almost tossed it but came here first. Can't wait to get it repaired
I have new couplers that are stronger than the original ones. You only have to remove the old and push in the new one. They work perfectly.
Where on earth did you find those couplers???
Where can I get a new coupler?
@@anonkan1992I made a few extras. Reply with your private contact info and we will git you one.
@@RicDragonDef I made them.
Thanks! Email me at itsalexk1@yahoo.com
Exactly what I needed!
awesome :D
How to open the body...
I think I overheated mine and expected it to run once the thermal overload cooled off
but it doesn't
Thanks for the video. My problem is the copper grinder attachment not turning. The hand blender turns fine. Just the grinder attachment. Can you help?
my problem is the circular piece under the blade has come loose...do you know how to fix it?
That's gonna last about a month. But thanks. Looks like a good job for a 3D printer -- we'll see.
I 3D printed several and they are far better than the original. If you want one send me your contact info and we will work it out. Mine has been working for a year and has no show of wear.
I'v already done it and its great. saved me another $150 purchase.
Surprisingly it's still hanging on 6 years later!
i could not understand how to use the washer and saw 😔 can you show it too in the video ?
Thanks! That works.
Mine overheated and won't start now. Do you know how to open that thing?
I'm afraid I don't know if this is even possible or whether it is sonic welded.
How to open this blender?
how to open this balnder rod
How open thees blender i need help
You can use the same repair approach to fix Cuisinart CSB-77
Cuisinart has a greater surface to mass interface but very soft material. The repair wont last but a reliable replacement can be made. They don't want to make one because they want to sell more $100 dollar items than provide $15 repair parts. This can be 3D printed for $15 to $ 20.
how to open this blender rod
thank you!
I was tempted to super glue them together permanently, but after a quick google i'm going to try this first. Manufactured default. Its intentional. They do it so we buy more crap. Shame I don't buy the same crap twice. Lol