Tim's Toasters Avaliações 165

I received a sunbeam t20 toaster from my mom, since has passed. My daughter now has the toaster. I ordered a base for it and after a long search Tim found one and repaired it like new. Input it on my toaster and all looks new and of coarse the toaster works wonderful. Thanks for helping me restore this heirloom for my daughter.
John.

I am the proud owner of a Sunbeam T20B toaster that was made in 1955 which belonged to my grandmother and then my mother. It is very special to me not only for sentimental reasons, but also because it operates "majestically" (as Tim notes) and results in the BEST toast ever.

My toaster stopped working a few years ago and I was forced to tolerate toast from a somewhat pedestrian toaster. When I remembered my very special Sunbeam, I decided to troubleshoot to see if the issue was an obvious one. As I am not mechanically inclined, taking the Sunbeam apart was rather brave and also rather terrifying. When there was no obvious issue I realized I needed help.

Researching online, I was excited to learn that these toasters have a serious fan base and that I was not alone in holding them in such high esteem. Everything I read on Tim's website assured me that he is the one to trust with Sunbeam toaster repairs or restoration.

I contacted Tim via email on February 1 raising the white flag of surrender and he immediately called me. He listened to my repair saga and explained his passion and expertise when it comes to these particular beauties. The cost was considerable to me, but I decided it was well worth the investment to restore this heirloom. I was thrilled when Tim said there was no need to put it back together first, and I lovingly packed up all the parts and shipped the toaster to Ohio.

Aside from looking forward to having my grandmother's toaster restored by Tim, I looked forward to his thorough and thoughtful email updates and photos of the progress. I liked hearing about all the parts of the process and how each of his team members were involved.

My beautifully restored toaster arrived safely home to me on February 19 and it felt like Christmas! The custom-labeled box and blast from the past print ad that Tim included were fun and thoughtful touches, too. I can confirm that my toaster is once again operating majestically and it looks brand new!

I can't say enough about the pleasant and positive experience I had with having Tim restore my toaster. I highly recommend Tim and would tell anyone who loves these Sunbeam toasters that they can trust him to expertly restore them to their original good looks and high performance. Happy toasting :)

I purchased a restored Sunbeam T-20-B Toaster from Tim's Toasters and I can hands down say this was one of the best private sale experiences I've ever had. Tim is not only incredibly communicative, but very personable and it was great fun to email back and forth with him. The toaster was shipped very quickly after purchasing, and arrived securely packaged and in perfect condition. I will turn to Tim for all my future Sunbeam Radiant Controlled Toaster needs.

I was not aware of the Sunbeam "Automatic Beyond Belief" toasters until recently. I became fascinated. This led me directly to Tim and his "restorations". But it goes way beyond that. Tim not only brings these gems back to brand new condition, he brings them into the 21st Century - invisibly! His improvements on safe wiring and corrosion prevention are a revelation.

Tim is THE master; an absolute artist and perfectionist. He is also a caring man, which shows in his correspondence, his personal embellishments, and his charitable work.

Our "new" Sunbeam toaster is beautiful, makes a statement, works flawlessly, and is truly the finest toaster ever built - again!

Following my recent purchase of one of Tim's toasters on eBay which was meant as a gift for friends (reviewed separately), I decided to ask him to use his skills on another, an AT-W which I had acquired elsewhere for myself, which was functional but in dire need of tender care.

As expected, Tim masterfully restored it to virtually pristine condition. My AT-W now shines and beckons me every morning from the corner of the kitchen counter, and every morning I marvel as it works its magic to make me delicious, perfectly calibrated toast.

Even better: Tim finally figured out how to safely replace the power cord of AT-W models, and upgraded my toaster with a nice thick cord with a grounded plug -- a major safety improvement!

You can bet I will be soliciting Tim's help again the next time I have friends in need of a serious upgrade to their everyday morning routine :)

Thank you again Tim!

I was looking for a Sunbeam toaster for a long time before finding Tim's beautifully rostered toasters! Tim was so helpful, communicative and knowledgeable regarding using a US toaster in my home country of Australia -- different voltage, different wattage, different plug! But we have it working perfectly in our Aussie kitchen with the converter as recommended by Tim! Not only that, but it is the most beautiful and effective toaster we've ever had, and came in such a perfect and personalised box -- so special! Thank you so much, Tim! I would have every confidence buying from Tim and knowing his work is absolutely spectacular and communication is spot on!

The refurbished T-20-B that I purchased from Tim is more than a toaster. It is the centerpiece of my kitchen, and one of the few items in my life that I am always downright delighted to use -- and I use it every day!

If you have not experienced one of these toasters, or if you have a hazy memory of them from decades past (like me), let me tell you, if you're on this website: they are exactly what you hope them to be.

Sure, on the one hand, it's pretty straightforward: bread goes in, toast comes out. It is a toaster. That's what it does -- and it does that real well. The toast is perfect. The thing is, this is a toaster in the same way that a '57 Chevy is a car. 

Have you ever had the perfect tool for a job? Do you know that sense of satisfaction when you fix the hinge on a door and it closes perfectly for the first time in years? The last piece in a puzzle?

That's this toaster. Every morning. No kidding. Sometimes I stand there and watch it. But I don't have to: it's radiant controlled. And Tim even fixed the power cord!

As far as I'm concerned, these Sunbeams are among the pinnacle of the late machine age, one of the perfect expressions of American manufacturing and industrial design. Like the Chevy I mentioned, or a glass Coke bottle, they were stamped out by the millions -- and, honestly, that's part of what makes them amazing ... because they feel like craftsmanship. 

Tim's Toasters are where mid-century American industrial design and manufacturing intersects with the hand-tooled care of a craftsman. Nobody's paying me to say this: I promise you, if you appreciate good design, American manufacturing, the thoughtful care of a craftsman ... and it helps if you like toast ... you will be so glad you bought one of these. It's one of my favorite things I own. This toaster is an heirloom I'll never lose. Not to mention, Tim's a real nice guy! Send him an email!

I never thought I'd buy a "vintage toaster". Take it from me: you'll be so glad you did.

I was going to restore one of these toasters myself till I saw one of Tim's listings on ebay. From the description and pictures posted, it seemed a safe bet the toaster would be a good one, and I was not disappointed. Excellent workmanship all around; I would have him restore another neat toaster for me in an instant!

Enjoy my new toaster so much it's not even funny. My toast consumption has increased an inordinate amount since purchasing this masterfully refurbished work of art - can not recommend it enough! While the carbs may be going straight to my waist, the happiness I feel each time I see a perfectly toasted slice of bread emerge from the body of this beautiful vintage toaster make it all worth it.

First of all, I ended up ordering three toasters from Tim. They were all perfect. The first two were gifts and I ended up getting one for myself. Tim was great to chat with and is very knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. The little touches on these restorations are amazing, from the personalized box to the vintage product sheet.

I purchased a restored VT-40 Vista. It is beautiful and works perfectly. The service from Tim's Toasters was also automatic beyond belief. Our new toaster arrived quickly and was beautifully packaged. We had pure Christmas morning delight and surprise. And then some really really good toast. Thank you!

I purchased a T-20 Sunbeam Toaster that Tim had restored. It is gorgeous! Looks brand new and works like a charm!

Thank you for an amazing toaster!

I'm in Canada, and was surfing eBay to look for a toaster that I remembered as a child. Lo and behold, there was Tim's site. I bid on a 1955 T-20, beautifully restored, and won it. Tim's follow up on my purchase was superb, and remains so months after my purchase.
I have nothing but high praise for Tim's workmanship. I can finally have toast (and crumpets) the way that I remember it - toasty on the outside, and soft in the middle. BRAVO Tim! I am a lucky little boy.

Cheers,

Bill Greig
Nova Scotia

I purchased a T20B from Tim! Great experience! Great toaster! Thanks Tim!

My Sunbeam toaster was in dire straights, until Tim and his crew worked their magic on it. My dad gave me my circa 1950's Sunbeam Radiant Toaster for a Christmas present and it worked well for many years. The toaster began malfunctioning after the thermostat was tampered with. So, I found Tim and shipped it to him for an overhaul. I cannot put into words the product that he and his team produced. The toaster looks like it just rolled off of the factory line and works better than it ever did. Not only did Tim do a great job on the toaster, he was an absolute delight to deal with and we stay in contact to this day. If anyone has a toaster that needs repaired, look no further than Tim's Toasters.

I received a toasted from Tim about six months ago, and loved it. Beautiful, authentic, and great toast! When it stopped working last month, Tim was fast to help, offering to pay to ship it back both ways, then expediting the repair. Tim kept me in the loop of what was wrong, how he fixed it, and how he tested it. Exceptional customer service, and I’m happy to say my toaster is good-as-new.