On 2012-09-05, Nancy Young <replyto@inemail> wrote:
> What can I say, I like big cubes. A lot of them. I have
> ice cube trays that I like, but they are ancient and one broke,

Me too.

Two plastic trays are ancient, but haven't broke. Two newer trays
have cracked and leak. My problem is, the older trays stick. Cubes
shatter trying to get them out. Newer trays release cubes fine, but
have cracked after jes over a yr after purchase. Both crap!

Almost wish I had some of those old metal trays with the lever that
you needed to put under hot water for jes a couple seconds.

nb

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"Eff you! I got mine."
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On 5 Sep 2012 17:54:22 GMT, notbob > wrote:

>On 2012-09-05, Nancy Young <replyto@inemail> wrote:
>> What can I say, I like big cubes. A lot of them. I have
>> ice cube trays that I like, but they are ancient and one broke,
>
>Me too.
>
>Two plastic trays are ancient, but haven't broke. Two newer trays
>have cracked and leak. My problem is, the older trays stick. Cubes
>shatter trying to get them out. Newer trays release cubes fine, but
>have cracked after jes over a yr after purchase. Both crap!
>
>Almost wish I had some of those old metal trays with the lever that
>you needed to put under hot water for jes a couple seconds.
>
>nb
same experience here. I just got a Rubbermaid tray that has
decent-size cubes and decants them easily. Bad side is that one tray
cost me $2.29.
Janet US

On Sep 5, 11:00*am, Janet Bostwick > wrote:
> On 5 Sep 2012 17:54:22 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>
> >On 2012-09-05, Nancy Young <replyto@inemail> wrote:
> >> What can I say, I like big cubes. *A lot of them. *I have
> >> ice cube trays that I like, but they are ancient and one broke,
>
> >Me too.
>
> >Two plastic trays are ancient, but haven't broke. *Two newer trays
> >have cracked and leak. *My problem is, the older trays stick. *Cubes
> >shatter trying to get them out. *Newer trays release cubes fine, but
> >have cracked after jes over a yr after purchase. *Both crap!
>
> >Almost wish I had some of those old metal trays with the lever that
> >you needed to put under hot water for jes a couple seconds. *
>
> >nb
>
> same experience here. *I just got a Rubbermaid tray that has
> decent-size cubes and decants them easily. *Bad side is that one tray
> cost me $2.29.
> Janet US

$2.29? Got, you must be a real tightwad.

On Wed, 5 Sep 2012 11:02:28 -0700 (PDT), Chemo >
wrote:

>On Sep 5, 11:00*am, Janet Bostwick > wrote:
>> On 5 Sep 2012 17:54:22 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>>
>> >On 2012-09-05, Nancy Young <replyto@inemail> wrote:
>> >> What can I say, I like big cubes. *A lot of them. *I have
>> >> ice cube trays that I like, but they are ancient and one broke,
>>
>> >Me too.
>>
>> >Two plastic trays are ancient, but haven't broke. *Two newer trays
>> >have cracked and leak. *My problem is, the older trays stick. *Cubes
>> >shatter trying to get them out. *Newer trays release cubes fine, but
>> >have cracked after jes over a yr after purchase. *Both crap!
>>
>> >Almost wish I had some of those old metal trays with the lever that
>> >you needed to put under hot water for jes a couple seconds. *
>>
>> >nb
>>
>> same experience here. *I just got a Rubbermaid tray that has
>> decent-size cubes and decants them easily. *Bad side is that one tray
>> cost me $2.29.
>> Janet US
>
>$2.29? Got, you must be a real tightwad.

I don't understand your point. Usually one can buy ice cube trays at
a store for 3 or 4 for a dollar at the beginning of the summer season.
It's been a long time since I bought them for water ice cubes. The
last ones I bought were for making basil cubes for storage. So, what
is an appropriate price in the real world?
Janet US

On Sep 5, 11:57*am, Janet Bostwick > wrote:
> On Wed, 5 Sep 2012 11:02:28 -0700 (PDT), Chemo >
> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> >On Sep 5, 11:00*am, Janet Bostwick > wrote:
> >> On 5 Sep 2012 17:54:22 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>
> >> >On 2012-09-05, Nancy Young <replyto@inemail> wrote:
> >> >> What can I say, I like big cubes. *A lot of them. *I have
> >> >> ice cube trays that I like, but they are ancient and one broke,
>
> >> >Me too.
>
> >> >Two plastic trays are ancient, but haven't broke. *Two newer trays
> >> >have cracked and leak. *My problem is, the older trays stick. *Cubes
> >> >shatter trying to get them out. *Newer trays release cubes fine, but
> >> >have cracked after jes over a yr after purchase. *Both crap!
>
> >> >Almost wish I had some of those old metal trays with the lever that
> >> >you needed to put under hot water for jes a couple seconds. *
>
> >> >nb
>
> >> same experience here. *I just got a Rubbermaid tray that has
> >> decent-size cubes and decants them easily. *Bad side is that one tray
> >> cost me $2.29.
> >> Janet US
>
> >$2.29? Got, you must be a real tightwad.
>
> I don't understand your point. *Usually one can buy ice cube trays at
> a store for 3 or 4 for a dollar at the beginning of the summer season.
> It's been a long time since I bought them for water ice cubes. *The
> last ones I bought were for making basil cubes for storage. *So, what
> is an appropriate price in the real world?
> Janet US

Well, these are $12 http://tinyurl.com/8pswow4
and these are $5 http://tinyurl.com/92yeyvv
so, you can pay all sorts of prices and in the end you do get what you
pay for.

On 2012-09-05, Janet Bostwick > wrote:

> a store for 3 or 4 for a dollar at the beginning of the summer season.

Welcome to the real world of declining oil reserves. Almost all
plastics are petrochemicals. The days of cheap plastics are gone.

nb

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"Eff you! I got mine."
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On Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:00:27 -0600, Janet Bostwick
> wrote:



>same experience here. I just got a Rubbermaid tray that has
>decent-size cubes and decants them easily. Bad side is that one tray
>cost me $2.29.
>Janet US

Let's see, if it lasts five years, that is 46¢ a year to have the ice
you want. Less than a penny a week.

Janet Bostwick wrote:
> On 5 Sep 2012 17:54:22 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>
>> On 2012-09-05, Nancy Young <replyto@inemail> wrote:
>>> What can I say, I like big cubes. A lot of them. I have
>>> ice cube trays that I like, but they are ancient and one broke,
>>
>> Me too.
>>
>> Two plastic trays are ancient, but haven't broke. Two newer trays
>> have cracked and leak. My problem is, the older trays stick. Cubes
>> shatter trying to get them out. Newer trays release cubes fine, but
>> have cracked after jes over a yr after purchase. Both crap!
>>
>> Almost wish I had some of those old metal trays with the lever that
>> you needed to put under hot water for jes a couple seconds.
>>
>> nb
> same experience here. I just got a Rubbermaid tray that has
> decent-size cubes and decants them easily. Bad side is that one tray
> cost me $2.29.
> Janet US

If anyone's got a link to decent ice cube trays, please post - as long
as they're a standard size and not mini, I'll be happy. I can't seem to
find them anywhere local and I can't tell by looking online what's good
and what's not.

TIA. (Thanks in advance.)

-S-

On Sep 6, 5:58*am, "Steve Freides" > wrote:
> Janet Bostwick wrote:
> > On 5 Sep 2012 17:54:22 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>
> >> On 2012-09-05, Nancy Young <replyto@inemail> wrote:
> >>> What can I say, I like big cubes. *A lot of them. *I have
> >>> ice cube trays that I like, but they are ancient and one broke,
>
> >> Me too.
>
> >> Two plastic trays are ancient, but haven't broke. *Two newer trays
> >> have cracked and leak. *My problem is, the older trays stick. *Cubes
> >> shatter trying to get them out. *Newer trays release cubes fine, but
> >> have cracked after jes over a yr after purchase. *Both crap!
>
> >> Almost wish I had some of those old metal trays with the lever that
> >> you needed to put under hot water for jes a couple seconds. *
>
> >> nb
> > same experience here. *I just got a Rubbermaid tray that has
> > decent-size cubes and decants them easily. *Bad side is that one tray
> > cost me $2.29.
> > Janet US
>
> If anyone's got a link to decent ice cube trays, please post - as long
> as they're a standard size and not mini, I'll be happy. *I can't seem to
> find them anywhere local and I can't tell by looking online what's good
> and what's not.
>
> TIA. (Thanks in advance.)
>
> -S-

Steve, I have theTovolo King cube trays. I like them because I like
to sip GOOD liquor just on the rocks, and all you need is one big cube
in the glass. Plus the big cube doesn't melt fast. They are easy
to get out of the tray since the tray is silicone. Tovolo makes
standard size cubes as well. They are not cheap but they will last
forever.
I bought mine from Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss...2Cap s%2C1122

Thanks - will look into these.

-S-

ImStillMags wrote:
> On Sep 6, 5:58 am, "Steve Freides" > wrote:
>> Janet Bostwick wrote:
>>> On 5 Sep 2012 17:54:22 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>>
>>>> On 2012-09-05, Nancy Young <replyto@inemail> wrote:
>>>>> What can I say, I like big cubes. A lot of them. I have
>>>>> ice cube trays that I like, but they are ancient and one broke,
>>
>>>> Me too.
>>
>>>> Two plastic trays are ancient, but haven't broke. Two newer trays
>>>> have cracked and leak. My problem is, the older trays stick. Cubes
>>>> shatter trying to get them out. Newer trays release cubes fine, but
>>>> have cracked after jes over a yr after purchase. Both crap!
>>
>>>> Almost wish I had some of those old metal trays with the lever that
>>>> you needed to put under hot water for jes a couple seconds.
>>
>>>> nb
>>> same experience here. I just got a Rubbermaid tray that has
>>> decent-size cubes and decants them easily. Bad side is that one tray
>>> cost me $2.29.
>>> Janet US
>>
>> If anyone's got a link to decent ice cube trays, please post - as
>> long as they're a standard size and not mini, I'll be happy. I can't
>> seem to find them anywhere local and I can't tell by looking online
>> what's good and what's not.
>>
>> TIA. (Thanks in advance.)
>>
>> -S-
>
> Steve, I have theTovolo King cube trays. I like them because I like
> to sip GOOD liquor just on the rocks, and all you need is one big cube
> in the glass. Plus the big cube doesn't melt fast. They are easy
> to get out of the tray since the tray is silicone. Tovolo makes
> standard size cubes as well. They are not cheap but they will last
> forever.
> I bought mine from Amazon.
>
> http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss...2Cap s%2C1122

Steve Freides wrote:
>
> If anyone's got a link to decent ice cube trays, please post - as long
> as they're a standard size and not mini, I'll be happy. I can't seem to
> find them anywhere local and I can't tell by looking online what's good
> and what's not.

Steve, just buy cheap plastic ones from anywhere. Even the dollar store
sells them in a pack of 3. They are so cheap anywhere, I'd say just try
some as you see them then decide what you like.

G.

On 2012-09-06 20:18:43 +0000, Gary said:

> Steve Freides wrote:
>>
>> If anyone's got a link to decent ice cube trays, please post - as long
>> as they're a standard size and not mini, I'll be happy. I can't seem to
>> find them anywhere local and I can't tell by looking online what's good
>> and what's not.
>
> Steve, just buy cheap plastic ones from anywhere. Even the dollar store
> sells them in a pack of 3. They are so cheap anywhere, I'd say just try
> some as you see them then decide what you like.

I'd say look for the same thing on Amazon and see which ones people
consider the best on the planet. Still just as cheap.

gtr wrote:
> On 2012-09-06 20:18:43 +0000, Gary said:
>
>> Steve Freides wrote:
>>>
>>> If anyone's got a link to decent ice cube trays, please post - as
>>> long as they're a standard size and not mini, I'll be happy. I
>>> can't seem to find them anywhere local and I can't tell by looking
>>> online what's good and what's not.
>>
>> Steve, just buy cheap plastic ones from anywhere. Even the dollar
>> store sells them in a pack of 3. They are so cheap anywhere, I'd
>> say just try some as you see them then decide what you like.
>
> I'd say look for the same thing on Amazon and see which ones people
> consider the best on the planet. Still just as cheap.

I think this is going to be my route. The link ImStillMags gave is for
a flexible tray but I need a firmer one. I empty my ice cubes by the
tray into an open container in the freezer. We go through a lot of ice
here, in part because I give music lessons at home for living and I
always offer everyone a glass of ice water, which many take me up on.
(The grown-ups get offered espresso!)

-S-

On 2012-09-07, Steve Freides > wrote:
> tray into an open container in the freezer. We go through a lot of ice
> here......

Likewise. Ice water is all I drink, anymore.

I jes bought two new Rubbermaid ice trays. $2 ea at Walmart! They
look identical to the one's that recently cracked, but I recall the
cracked one's were some no-name brand, 2fer a dollar. I'll get back
to y'all if the rubbies crack in a year or so.

nb

--
Definition of objectivism:
"Eff you! I got mine."
http://www.nongmoproject.org/

On Sep 5, 10:54*am, notbob > wrote:
> On 2012-09-05, Nancy Young <replyto@inemail> wrote:
>
> > What can I say, I like big cubes. *A lot of them. *I have
> > ice cube trays that I like, but they are ancient and one broke,
>
> Me too.
>
> Two plastic trays are ancient, but haven't broke. *Two newer trays
> have cracked and leak. *My problem is, the older trays stick. *Cubes
> shatter trying to get them out. *Newer trays release cubes fine, but
> have cracked after jes over a yr after purchase. *Both crap!
>
> Almost wish I had some of those old metal trays with the lever that
> you needed to put under hot water for jes a couple seconds. *
>
> nb
>
> --
> Definition of objectivism:
> "Eff you! *I got mine."http://www.nongmoproject.org/

You can usually find them at thrift type stores.

On Wed, 5 Sep 2012 11:01:46 -0700 (PDT), Chemo >
wrote:

>On Sep 5, 10:54*am, notbob > wrote:
>> On 2012-09-05, Nancy Young <replyto@inemail> wrote:
>>
>> > What can I say, I like big cubes. *A lot of them. *I have
>> > ice cube trays that I like, but they are ancient and one broke,
>>
>> Me too.
>>
>> Two plastic trays are ancient, but haven't broke. *Two newer trays
>> have cracked and leak. *My problem is, the older trays stick. *Cubes
>> shatter trying to get them out. *Newer trays release cubes fine, but
>> have cracked after jes over a yr after purchase. *Both crap!
>>
>> Almost wish I had some of those old metal trays with the lever that
>> you needed to put under hot water for jes a couple seconds. *
>>
>> nb
>>
>> --
>> Definition of objectivism:
>> "Eff you! *I got mine."http://www.nongmoproject.org/
>
>You can usually find them at thrift type stores.

They can be readily purchased new:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss...e+tray+aluminm
You'll pay about $5 for plastic:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss...%2Caps%2C58 1

On 2012-09-05 17:54:22 +0000, notbob said:

> On 2012-09-05, Nancy Young <replyto@inemail> wrote:
>> What can I say, I like big cubes. A lot of them. I have
>> ice cube trays that I like, but they are ancient and one broke,
>
> Me too.
>
> Two plastic trays are ancient, but haven't broke. Two newer trays
> have cracked and leak. My problem is, the older trays stick. Cubes
> shatter trying to get them out. Newer trays release cubes fine, but
> have cracked after jes over a yr after purchase. Both crap!
>
> Almost wish I had some of those old metal trays with the lever that
> you needed to put under hot water for jes a couple seconds.

What fascinating testimonials!

I needed new ice cube trays and found some on Amazon, nothing special,
average size and shape, with *rave* reviews. They LOVED their ice cube
tray!

So I got some. They make ice cubes. How 'bout that! Live and learn.

They were Rubbermaid "Servin' Saver Deluxe" Ice Cube Trays:

http://tinyurl.com/94dftpq

127 Reviews and a rating of 4.7

You know their FANTASTIC because they make ice cubes.

On 9/5/2012 2:06 PM, gtr wrote:

>> On 2012-09-05, Nancy Young <replyto@inemail> wrote:
>>> What can I say, I like big cubes. A lot of them.

> I needed new ice cube trays and found some on Amazon, nothing special,
> average size and shape, with *rave* reviews. They LOVED their ice cube
> tray!
>
> So I got some. They make ice cubes. How 'bout that! Live and learn.
>
> They were Rubbermaid "Servin' Saver Deluxe" Ice Cube Trays:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/94dftpq
>
> 127 Reviews and a rating of 4.7
>
> You know their FANTASTIC because they make ice cubes.

I have 4 of those, they work fine, I like them a lot. When I
needed them, they were kind of hard to find, and Rubbermaid was
selling these ridiculous ones that you have to stack in a certain
way. Really? Lame.

I also had two that came with a Frigidaire I used to own. Those
are the ones I really like and those are the ones wearing out. Geez,
they're only 25 years old. Heh. Now I have six of them, brand new,
and I'm happy.

nancy

On 9/5/2012 1:54 PM, notbob wrote:
> On 2012-09-05, Nancy Young <replyto@inemail> wrote:
>> What can I say, I like big cubes. A lot of them. I have
>> ice cube trays that I like, but they are ancient and one broke,
>
> Me too.
>
> Two plastic trays are ancient, but haven't broke. Two newer trays
> have cracked and leak. My problem is, the older trays stick. Cubes
> shatter trying to get them out. Newer trays release cubes fine, but
> have cracked after jes over a yr after purchase. Both crap!
>
> Almost wish I had some of those old metal trays with the lever that
> you needed to put under hot water for jes a couple seconds.

Those kind I grew up with, they froze to your hands in an
instant! (laugh) Let go of the cubes, not let go of me!

I saw plenty of them for sale in my searches.

nancy

On 5 Sep 2012 17:54:22 GMT, notbob > wrote:

>On 2012-09-05, Nancy Young <replyto@inemail> wrote:
>> What can I say, I like big cubes. A lot of them. I have
>> ice cube trays that I like, but they are ancient and one broke,
>
>Me too.
>
>Two plastic trays are ancient, but haven't broke. Two newer trays
>have cracked and leak. My problem is, the older trays stick.

You didn't read my post (or don't remember) where I published the
remedy for plastic ice cube trays that stick... coat the inside very
lightly with salad oil and let sit over night, then hand wash with
dishwashing liquid. The oil will become part of the plastic so will
release ice easily, and should last several years before having to
treat the tray again. Some new trays release because the silicone
release agent that's sprayed into plastic injection molds hasn't been
removed... it's always a good idea to wash all new plastic food
containers before use... all new kitchen equipment should be washed
well before use.

On 2012-09-05, Brooklyn1 <Gravesend1> wrote:

> You didn't read my post (or don't remember)....

....or both, not in that order.

> remedy for plastic ice cube trays that stick... coat the inside very
> lightly with salad oil and let sit over night, then hand wash with
> dishwashing liquid.

OK, I'll give it a try. Thnx.

nb

--
Definition of objectivism:
"Eff you! I got mine."
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On 5 Sep 2012 17:54:22 GMT, notbob > wrote:



>
>Almost wish I had some of those old metal trays with the lever that
>you needed to put under hot water for jes a couple seconds.
>
>nb

Amazon $30 each
http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Stee...ords=ice+trays

On 9/5/2012 9:54 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 5 Sep 2012 17:54:22 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>
>
>
>>
>> Almost wish I had some of those old metal trays with the lever that
>> you needed to put under hot water for jes a couple seconds.
>>
>> nb
>
> Amazon $30 each
> http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Stee...ords=ice+trays
>

How about this one sold by "Unknown"

http://www.amazon.com/Unknown-Ice-Cu...pd_sim_sbs_k_5

notbob wrote:

>> What can I say, I like big cubes. A lot of them. I have
>> ice cube trays that I like, but they are ancient and one broke,

> Me too.
>
> Two plastic trays are ancient, but haven't broke. Two newer trays
> have cracked and leak. My problem is, the older trays stick. Cubes
> shatter trying to get them out. Newer trays release cubes fine, but
> have cracked after jes over a yr after purchase. Both crap!

Same as here. Looks like cheap plastic replace the good one

> Almost wish I had some of those old metal trays with the lever that
> you needed to put under hot water for jes a couple seconds.

They still exist but, at least here in Italy, they disappeared from every
shop except those fancy kitchen furniture shops that have absurdly high
prices. I saw one in a shop window this summer and it costed more than 30
euros, that's nonsense

On 2012-09-06, ViLco > wrote:

> prices. I saw one in a shop window this summer and it costed more than 30
> euros, that's nonsense

No kidding. That would keep you in new cheapo plastic trays for a
lifetime.

nb

--
Definition of objectivism:
"Eff you! I got mine."
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