Vintage West Bend Food Processor Chopper #6501 – 1987
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About this product
This is a vintage West Bend food processor chopper model #6501 from 1987. It is a mid-size electric chopper with a 1-cup capacity, beige color, and plastic construction. It has a single speed and one blade, powered by 175W. Made in Hong Kong, it comes as just the chopper unit with no additional attachments. Priced at $28.99, it is a small, basic chopper suitable for small tasks like chopping nuts or herbs.
Our take
This West Bend #6501 is a tiny chopper from 1987. It's mid-size but only has a 1-cup capacity, so it's really for small jobs. The 175W motor handles soft ingredients okay, but struggles with anything firm. It has one speed and one blade, and is made of plastic. Being vintage and from Hong Kong, it feels a bit cheap. It works for occasional use, but the small capacity limits what you can do. At $28.99, it's not a great value compared to modern mini choppers. Only buy if you're a collector or need a nostalgic gadget.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Vintage 1987 model
- 1-cup capacity for small tasks
- One blade included
Cons
- Only 175W motor, struggles with firm foods
- Single speed, no pulse
- Plastic construction feels cheap
- Small capacity limits use
Specifications
- Power Source Electric
- EC Range A+++ - G
- Color Beige
- Material Plastic
- MPN 6501
- Number of Speeds 1
Show all 18 specifications
- Brand
- West Bend
- Type
- Mid-size
- Capacity
- 1 cup
- Energy Star
- No
- Manufacturer Warranty
- No
- Model
- #6501
- Number of Blades
- 1
- Components Included
- Chopper
- Number of Items
- 1
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Power
- 175W
- Number of Settings/Programs
- 1
