Waffle Iron Bakers and Sandwich Grills – a GREAT wedding gift and it’s long life

Waffle Iron Bakers and Sandwich Grills – a GREAT wedding gift and it’s long life Back when Mike and I got married in the 70’s, we were given a waffle iron (technically a Waffle Baker and Sandwich Grill) that could also be used as a grill for making pancakes or grilled cheese sandwiches or even for grilling a steak. All we had to do was lift up on the lid unlocking it from its “folding position” and then lay it flat on the counter, doubling the size of the waffle iron to put it in the grill position. Then we’d take the waffle iron grills out and flip them over to expose the flat grilling sides and reinsert them. That old Toastmaster waffle iron made in Boonville Missouri, lasted us well over 20 years of almost weekly use. At one point the clip holding in the top grill broke, but Mike welded a new clip on. Then the hinge broke and the lid would no longer stay up so we were endanger of it falling on our hands as we poured batter into the waffle iron, so we finally had to say adieu to it. Before ours had died though, I was able to find a similar Black and Decker Waffle Iron Sandwich Grill that one of my clients was selling at their estate sale. Unlike us, they had seldom used theirs, and it was in excellent condition. I didn’t buy it to replace ours though, I bought it for my son, who, whenever he came home would drool over our old one and make a comment about not being able to find one like it – the newer ones didn’t have the reversible grills like ours had, so while he had his “George Foreman” grill, he couldn’t make waffles with it and in his tiny apartment kitchen, he didn’t have space for multiple appliance. While the plan was to give the second grill to Brigham, my husband claimed it before Brigham could come home and get it. After that, I started watching for waffle iron /sandwich grills from the 70’s at estate sales and I was able to find a couple more, one for Brigham and a backup for Mike and I. Both of them, like the first one I had gotten, were in great condition and looked like they were seldom used. In fact, all three that I bought still had their original instructions and warranty information and were in their original boxes. Our second one died a few days ago, after probably 10 years of our using it and my husband pulled out the 3rd one I’d purchased for next week’s waffles. So now I’m on the hunt for another Waffle Iron Baker and Sandwich Grill from the 70’s so when this one finally gives up the ghost I’ll be prepared. If you know anyone who has one they are willing to part with, please let me