Tim's ToastersReviews of timstoasters.com

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!