Could this be used as a cherry pitter?
1099424
I think it depends on the cherries. If you are pitting Queen Anne cherries for a pie, they are too small. I believe it would work on Bing Cherries but I fear it would tear the skin. The point sharp end are meant to prick the flesh of the fruit, dig in and remove the core of the stawberry. Although I generally eschew single use tools, this one is so perfect that it should be in the drawer. Besides we all have a zester and it only does the one thing.
103400
Well Rainers aren't necessarily one size but you should likely be ok, all depends on size. I read they typically come in 8,9, or 10 to a row (in a cherry box) sizes but that didn't give dimensions so I'll give you the measurements I took off my identical pitter. The whole cherry opening is about 1 1/16" at its narrowest. The opening for the pit itself slightly smaller than the diameter of a dime or about 9/16".
779549
No I have not used this on cherry trees. I would suggest calling the manufacture for information on this product for your particular type tree. I used it on a Bashovia shade tree in Florida and it did work on it.
376766
I've never tried that, but I can't imagine it wouldn't do a fine job...you have a great deal of control over the pressure you can apply with this great tool. I hope that helps. Happy Valentine's Day!
1728910
Sorry, I only used it for decorating.But I Don't think it could withstand cutting though a tart shell.
688248
Yes you can put a cherry stain on it. The wood will take any stain you prefer.
1056039
Feed the plunger up from the bottom, then attach the spring (from the top) and finally screw on the black handle. When finished dont forget to slide the red rubber guide into the slot. Without the red rubber guide the cherry pits will not separate from the cherry. It works great but not 100 percent. You may still find a few pits left.
103395
I just used this to pit 2+ pounds of Rainier cherries, and at least 25% of my cherries still have pits in them.
462808
I don't think this would do the job.. The grit isn't heavy enough to take care of ridges IMO.
708843
It works fine. That's what I bought it for. We have a sour cherry tree. Love this tool.
708838
I used this on sweet cherries and it left the pit attached about 1 out of 20 cherries, then tried it on my sour cherries which are quite a bit smaller, it left the pit attached in about 19 out of 20 cherries, it got to be such a pain I did the rest of the 4 gallons I had by hand. When the third sour cherry tree was ripe I pulled it out and tried it again, these cherries are a bit bigger then the other trees and it did do better leaving the pit attached in about 5 out of 20 cherries.
167822
Not easily. The cherry picker won't extend high enough to lift a 6 foot item up another 3-4 feet. Perhaps you could place the cherry picker on top of a platform about 2-3 feet high and then you could use it to lift the BBQ up to the bed height, but by that point I would consider the effort required to be more than it's worth. There must be other options that are easier. Personally I have a Tommy lift that I used for jobs like this, and it works great.
2137628
If you use the dough hook and don't put the speed too high, then it works fine for fruit cake with cherries. Don't be tempted to use the flat beater, because the space between the blade and the bowl is too tight and your cherries will get mashed.
462271
Very doubtful. As mentioned, it works best with thin peels. If you did manage to get it started, it would probably take multiple trips with the blade, and you'd likely wind up with a dripping mess!
2116321
I would not use it for that at all. You can use a simple steel rod for that.
113213
Could be-I use it for north woods spice from penseys and my second one I use it for red pepper flakes. The top spins to different hole sizes.
1330887
I would not recommend this tool for that purpose. You would be better off using a food processor or a good, sharp chef's knife.