How/Where to find a Thermobaker?

[chipperhiker]

I've been watching eBay for a while now, and it seems like exceptionally few stoves come with these. I see the pots sold quite often, but have yet to see a thermobaker.

I've been looking under pie reacks, cooling racks, thermobakers, ect., but to no avail...

What's an aspiring Chambers Thermo-Baker to do???

Is there a good chance I'll be able to find one of these elusive critters (and if so, HOW?), or will I need to get one custom made, based on photos?

[chipperhiker]

Oh! One other thing...

Have any of you used some other method to bake in the Thermowell, instead of using the official Thermobaker? What did you try, and how did it work out?

-Chipper

[Todd W. White]

You really don't want to gt one custom made - the cost would be outrageous! They're made of stainless steel, plus the design is fairly intricate inside...

Keep watching eBay - one will show up!

[taheckler]

I think it was Tom (tplumeri), who once commented (in a posting on this board, I think) that he thought the prices for the Thermowell bakers were outrageous, and that he thought it would be fairly easy to fabricate something similar with common parts. Tom, was that you, and can you comment again?

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[chipperhiker]

What exactly ARE they, anyway?

I mean I see what they look like, but Todd says they're intricate. I assume there must be something in the base I don't see in the photos on Todd's site, but what?

[Todd W. White]

First, there's the thickness of the plate - it was researched and desgined to be made so that the heat transfer would be done just right.

Second, there's the bottom - it's made with stainless steel concentric baffles that, IMHO, direct the heat to the plate evenly and keep it there.

The rest is fairly easy - stainless steel rods bent to the right shapes, and the rack.

I think you CAN find them at reasonable prices on eBay - you just have to be patient.

Keep an eye out at Flea Markets and antique/junk stores...even garage sales. One is bound to turn up!

[chipperhiker]

Ah, as soon as you said intricate, I figured it must be baffled inside! I'll keep my eye out for an original.

Thanks

[treatmaker]

chipperhiker,

I found my thermobaker at an estate sale. I know there not as easy to find as the rest of the pots but they're out there. Just be patient. Garage sales, flea markets, tag sales - all good places to find them. I've found pots in homes that no longer had the stove but kept the pots - so keep looking.

[chipperhiker]

I just went out looking today, but no luck so far....

I'll just have to keep at it.

-Chipper

[treatmaker]

Chipper,

I called a chambers source that I've bought things from in the past. He has a thermobaker and says it's like new. His price for it is $65.00. He's located in Sea Cliff Long Island which is 20 min away from me. I wouldn't have a problem picking it up and shipping it to you. Let me know.

Treatmaker(Virginia Castillo)