Weston Hamburger Patty Paper -1000 Pieces (10-0102-W)

It workes.

This item came in a box (obviously), but without any instructions. So the first thing to do is to try to work out how to use it!!After washing, then a thorough investigation of the device is required.The top has, at the initial view, a plunger. This is not actually what it is. Under the flat top, there is a butterfly type fastener. This actually enables the user to fix the height of the internal plate, to you can make thinner or fatter burgers. There are no instructions to tell you this, but it is true.Firstly you need to loosen this butterfly fastener, then you can twist the flat plunger to move the plate. Once you have reached the depth of burger you require, then you tighten the butterfly fastener, to lock the plate.There is a flat edge to the screw thread, under the butterfly fastener, this has very difficult to see markings. They are slightly embossed and say 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 3/4. Each set of markings has what looks like a g after it. I have made the assumption that these refer to the imperial weights of the burgers you can produce. i.e. 1/4 pounder. Under each number set, there is a line, which again I had to assume means you place the bottom of the butterfly fastener, then tighten down the plunder until it locks. You can then make the patty.In use, it works well. You need to weigh out the amount of meat you are going to make the burger with, place it slightly off centre towards the main hinge. fold over the top plate and press firmly. The patty is then made.Always, always, always put something under the patty first, as you would find it very difficult to get it out otherwise. I used the 5" cellophane burger discs. These do have to be carefully placed, as they do move as you put the top plate over. I also put greaseproof paper over the burger patty as well, as this stops the meat from being pushed up the side of the top plate. This is really to assist with cleaning the product afterwards. I'm sure it wouldn't stick to the top plate too much without it, but it is a good recommendation to follow.Once everything is set up, the device is very easy to use, the placing of the cellophane discs is the most time consuming part. It makes consistent burgers, both diameter and thickness, and therefore makes cooking times for the burgers to be the same.This product seems ruggedly built, so should last for a long long time. Will I use it for each time I wish to make burgers/meat patties - yes I would. So much cleaner to use than just flattening them with your hands, and by giving a consistent thickness the cooking is so much easier.

This thing does not have the spring release.It "works" but is a bit of a pain to use.Go for another model. This one aint worth the $21This one will probably end up at the op-shop.

This is probably the best burger press on the market. Build quality and materials choice is good, but its versatility is also its problem. You can adjust the thickness of the burger with a twist knob on the lid. Put your cellophane disc (butcher's supplies) on the base, and pile on your savoury mince (salt, pepper, herbs or chillies), and press down the lid (with a second cellophane sheet at the top). An overfilled burger will be well compressed, but needs longer to cook in the middle. Simple is not always easy, and it has taken trial and error to get my burgers and cooking times right. A recommended buy, but it's not as easy as you would think.

Top bit of kit. Will last a lifetime it’s so sturdy and well made, could even become an heirloom. Simple to use, especially if you are making batches of patties for a bbq or for the freezer, and cleans very easily. I disassemble it for cleaning but that’s no great effort. Easy to adjust for different thicknesses of burger. Love it and looks great as a piece of industrial chic.