Gee how do they do a powder coat without using electricity? Do they hand cut those hardened steel gears?liz stevens said:The gears are made of harden steel, no plastic or aluminum used in these. The base is made of cast metal with a powder coat finish. The base is made completely by the Amish to fit Bosh attachments. In fact the machine supports several Amish families in Ohio. For the cost shop what other back to basics stores are charging, as much as $200 more. It will out last an electric mixer, no motor no brushes to burn out.