will this adjust to as coarse as crushed ice?
223912
No, it will adjust a little to shaved ice depth of cut but not like real crushed ice. You need a hammer and a towel or a polycarbonate pitcher (that won't break from ice chunks) blender for that.
223913
No it has no adjustments to change the size of the ice. It will only be shaved.
223914
No, it will adjust a little to depth of cut for shaved ice but not like real crushed ice. For that you need either a towel and a hammer or a powerful polycarbonate pitcher blender.
223915
I believe the blade will adjust that far, but the force required to cut the ice would probably break the machine. Besides, shave ice is supposed to be like powdered snow!
1710048
Yes. It depends on grit. If you want it really rough, you may need a different approach.
400687
Yes. The texture of the ice can vary depending on how long you blend the shaved ice. If you like slushie ice, this machine will deliver.
1117357
Unless the tumbler instructions specifically exclude any grit except theirs, I don't see why it shouldn't work just fine. There are four levels of grit to handle all stages.
1465182
This was a gift but from what I saw, the grind was pretty coarse. I also think it's adjustable. My son-in-law loved it - laughed every time he used it!
239948
Honestly I'm not sure. I live in vegas so haven't had that experience with ice here. But im sure it will just make it softer which might help
1791325
Yes....but you will have to let it get bone dry. The thinner you make it the quicker it will slake down into mud. You could mix in some tp...look up paper clay. Paper clay will help stiffen your models
417996
no! it doesn't really work. save your money. a blender that crushes ice will work much better.
1349313
The ice is larger chunks not shaved, you can get pieces as large as a quarter (most pieces range from 1/8" to 1/2" in diameter with the tiny pieces from the crushing process mixed in.) But before buying be sure to read all of the problems with the thing breaking, it is not a reliable product.
545939
Very much so . Still , I have found it difficult to adjust precisely the setting in the finer grinds
731837
Yes, waiting until the ice loses its frosty appearance helps. Also if the ice cubes are small to start with I have trouble getting them to shave correctly. I'm talking about the approximately 1/4" yhick cubes you get from some ice machines. Barry
939876
I used the ice from a bag in this. It seemed like the thick, dense, cubes from a tray were too much for it....although it still crushed them. Just made really loud sounds like it was too much for the small motor. Using bagged ice was no problem for this blender and lasted a few years for me with lots of use.
1671621
Yes when it gets below 60 or so it solidifies. Just warm it up and it will be fine. Knowing this is over a year old, the info still applies.
621945
It can crush ice. You have to get accustomed to working it through the cubes.
527142
Yes, it is adjustable from very fine to very coarse. The old model adjusted with the finial nut on top which had to be readjusted each time it was refilled. This new model the adjustment is on the bottom and does not change until you manually turn the dial; a real improvement over the old one. My initial grinder was purchased over twenty five years ago and has been used heavily in a restaurant kitchen daily. This model also has the added benefit of building strong wrists. It's a bit of a tough turn but once you get it going the it really produces.
549467
Not necessarily, but mentioned, it does move better on smooth surfaces. A polished concrete will be ok, a rough asphalt not so much.
1225292
As long as you put ice in it and use good water you should be fine. But hard water destroys this thing