Does anyone know if the base of a hand sifter would be narrow enough to easily sift over &amp; into these bowls ? Thank you for any insight.
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I've owned a couple of sifters -- one quite small, one medium -- both would easily sift into these bowls. Note that these bowls are quite flexible, even foldable, you cannot rest anything on top of them.
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I bought this bowl for my ancient machine...it works perfectly but I agree with the other answer....you have to give the bowl a firm push to get it into place or the top won't lock in properly...not a problem at all but you have to be aware!
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I have not specifically tried this, but why would you want a long-handled spoon as graceful as these to be an ice cream scoop? I doubt they could accomplish the task without bending. However, they would be a great tool to slowly sample the ice cream once placed in the dessert bowl. Recommend you appreciate the nature of this spoon for what it is. It is not a multi-task piece of equipment.
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Hi, The strainer worked great for me ,I live alone and need to make cardamom cookies. It can sift moderate quantities of flour but it will only get large lumps sifted. If you need fine flour for pastries or icing -it wont work
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Hi Christine,The back of the bowl has a wide slot that fits right over the drawer pulls. I really love my scrap bowl when I'm washing and trimming fruits and veggies. It's top rack dishwasher safe too.Joyce
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Hand will most likely not fit. Opening is wide enough for cleaning without a problem
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I just tried mine on pickle size cucumbers (which is what I wanted it for) and it works great, but they're too thin. Only about 1/16 inch, so sadly, I'm going to send it back and get one of the adjustables. If you were going to make potato chips and wanted things thin, this works great and it's all they said it would be, from what I can see.
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I thought the same as well, but they do close, it's just tricky. You have to kind of keep your hand on one side of the bowl while closing the rest. Or press against yourself while closing at the same time, this may not make any sense, sorry! Hope you get it to close!
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Many of us have asked this question. Another person posted that they just bought a whole second set. I wish they would sell separate bowls. I didn't want to pay for a second set, so I just picked up a cream colored bowl at the store, and it sits in the hole just fine. As long as the bowl is tapered it will work.
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Any bowl works as the base is expandable. Don't rely on the handle of the food mill to stay attached! Broke on our first use and the company never responded to our request to replace the product or refund us.
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Hrm, good question. I'd have to go home and measure. But it collapses down into a pretty small, stackable space - if you keep the lids all attached. I typically nest all the bowls and keep the lids separate, not ideal, but very functional for quick use.
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No I would not suggest getting this. It was inexpensive for a reason. It is not heavy duty and you still have to turn the bowl yourself. I would spend a bit more money and get one with a bowl that turns. That is what I thought I was getting.
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My bowls are not as wide but would weigh more.I really like the ones I got and want to order couple more.I think you would find that it works for you
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Hello Cassidy, No unfortunately these jars do not have a wide enough opening to use a 1 cup measuring tool to scoop out the flour or sugar or whatever. I use these jars for everything, but as far as scooping things out, I use a large spoon to scoop out and put into the measuring cup. I own several sizes, from 4oz up to 67 and none have a wide enough opening. There are very nice glass jars from Anchor Hocking Heritage Hill, but they do not have the rubber sealing ring, so I'm not sure how well the flour or product you wish to store will keep. I hope this helps. Thank you, Donna
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I bought seperate bowls that werent as deep as these based off another commenter...they fit. commenter title is "great for arthritic cat" left jan 30th 2013. If they have deeper bowls too this should work. you'll have to click on the commenters link to see the type of bowl brand it was... sorry I cannot remember off the top of my head who sold it but that link will help you
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It comes off, just turn it a bit more. I have 2 of them because I back allot at home and this is a great sifter. I did notice that my first one doesnt sift as well after about 8 months of usage.
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Well Patti I am a little confused by your question, the sifter uses vibration to sift flour. It doesn't do so well with confectioners sugar. There really is no moving parts to remove. What, if I may ask are you trying to sift?