Will this machine hold up in commercial use?
1952458
Hi Jessica, I am not sure. Our plans fell through so we've not been able to test this. I did take it to a work picnic and it did pretty good except for the bolts under the cutting plate falling off. We found the bolts and it didn't seem to alter how it worked. We figured it would work well enough until we made enough profit to purchase one of the bigger ones.
1952459
Yes.... It is a very durable unit. Not sure how much you are going to use it commercially. I fell in love with this unit, when I noticed a business that I frequent often bought one and not sell shaved ice. They get a lot of business for it, so I feel you should have the same similar success with it also. Hope that helped. I really love my machine.
1952460
I've used the machine about six months without a problem. I would think at the least this would be a commercial starter for sure. It's built pretty stout. And depending on how many shaved ices you serve daily it may be fine. I believe 150-200 per day would be fine. Keep in mind that you have to freeze your own ice since you need round blocks of ice. I purchased 99 cent buckets in Home Depot's paint department that works perfect. Each bucket generates about 20 servings. I'm also considering using this machine on a limited commercial basis. Based on the price you can generate up front machine costs fairly quick. Hope this has been of help! I've used the machine about six months without a problem. I would think at the least this would be a commercial starter for sure. It's built pretty stout. And depending on how many shaved ices you serve daily it may be fine. I believe 150-200 per day would be fine. Keep in mind that you have to freeze your own ice since you need round blocks of ice. I purchased 99 cent buckets in Home Depot's paint department that works perfect. Each bucket generates about 20 servings. I'm also considering using this machine on a limited commercial basis. Based on the price you can generate up front machine... » Read More I've used the machine about six months without a problem. I would think at the least this would be a commercial starter for sure. It's built pretty stout. And depending on how many shaved ices you serve daily it may be fine. I believe 150-200 per day would be fine. Keep in mind that you have to freeze your own ice since you need round blocks of ice. I purchased 99 cent buckets in Home Depot's paint department that works perfect. Each bucket generates about 20 servings. I'm also considering using this machine on a limited commercial basis. Based on the price you can generate up front machine costs fairly quick. Hope this has been of help! « Show Less
1952461
Aloha I never used the ice shave commercial. I used it for home use and truly enjoyed the machine. Hopefully someday I go in business .
1952462
Not sure. The whole blue part is plastic. We use it for parties, grandkids coming over. It works really well though.
1952463
I can't think of a reason why it wouldn't. I've not documented on how much shaving I've done and/or hours put on the machine, unfortunately, but it gets used nearly every day (home use). In order to keep the machine 'calibrated', be sure to turn the handle to the thinnest setting (all the way to the right) when placing the ice block, and when bringing the spikes down onto ice, be sure to do so firmly, but not super tight in place and have ice in the center
601028
My wife LOVES this machine. Bought a 2nd one for our winter home. It's not industrial strength like much more expensive machines but has held up well.
1710675
I would say yes. We have use it for various household tasks including flooring and trim others and have had no problems in the last few months we have owned this.
2113963
No, it is designed for home usage only. I would not recommend trying to use it in a commercial environment.
2111165
I would say it is equally as rugged as a commercial machine, but that the control panel is a bit primitive when compared to the high end machines that you find in fitness centers.
840345
I wouldn't imagine so. They were also dicks about customer service as well. My unit was out of warranty by a few months, and they refused to repair it for less than 100$ plus shipping. I took the machine apart myself to see if I could fix it, only to find that it was obviously a refurbished unit, even though it had been sold as new. There were plastic feet that had been snapped off and then glued back together (poorly) inside the housing, along with a wealth of mismatched screws. The broken part of the unit is a proprietary motor/fan housing which can not easily be replaced. In short, don't buy this unit. It doesn't roast very well, and it's prone to breaking.
771602
I think this is on the high end for him use but would not think it would hold up to the rigors of commercial use unless use was infrequent.
1977022
Perhaps not under continuous use but it recovers fast. The sander would likely be a bigger load. Its been a good machine.
87884
Not sure. I'm gonna be honest your not going to have a problem with this machine. However, I'm sure there is somethird party company out there willing to take your money in return for a warranty they will never have to fulfill.
534740
This appliance is built to last. My family utilise this on a daily basis and it looks brand you even to this day. So with proper care ie clean up after each use, you will have a product for a very very very long time.
2143433
I cannot comment on the warranty as I have not needed it. I use this router at least 4 times a week for mostly cutting holes for home audio speakers and trimming edges. I have even used 1/2" end mills for machining counter sinks and recesses and this thing has performed flawlessly for the past 2 years. A few tips to make it a better machine. 1 Make sure you polish up the collets with 800 grit sandpaper. The seem to be a bit rough from the factory and will cause your bit to get stuck. 2 Take the left spring out of the plunger. This will make it very silky and fluent during the plunge process. That's about it. Good luck.
480058
It's certainly a heavy duty, well-built machine, if you're concerned about that aspect. It should last a while. It's also very easy to use and does a great job of tenderizing/cubing.
1931375
I find that mine works great and is durable, but I don't beat it around-it stays in the shop. Your mileage may vary.
335715
Definitely not. The machine falls apart and should be taken off the market. Customer service is a nasty joke.
672097
It is a small machine, but I think it would be able to handle that, provided you are just trying to get the seam worked.
226604
I have used this machine since purchased for 15 shots a day (+/-) and it works as good as the first time. This is not a machine for commercial use in that the coffee, water, and used grinds containers are relatively small... the number of espresso shots is about 10 (again +/-)which will then require the water, coffee, and waste dealt with. It is a solid, well put together machine.
1020755
Yes it is a rather large machine. Considered commercial size & quality but I would not recommend it. I went through two of them in a concession stand in 3 months or so just using them 1 night a week. Finally bought a used STAR brand and no more problems.