Has anyone used this with hickory nuts?
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Yes! It does work well, but sometimes it's a challenge getting them to stay put in the mechanism in order to crack. It's either because of the smoothness of the shell or just not quite fitting into the last grooves or both. Regardless, I have gone through bowls of hickory nuts using this cracker.
596567
We bought ours to crack black walnuts, and we draped a sheet of plastic wrap over it to keep the shells from flying. It works really well .
596568
I have a few, but plan on planting them this Spring. Still, from the way this thing works with Black walnuts, I'd say you're not likely to have any trouble at all with Hickory nuts, so long as you don't have any very small ones, that is.
596569
I have loads of hickories but you would have to place the nuts clear back at the point of impact. In essence, the nuts may be too small for this cracker.
596570
Yes, and it worked well. We got it for black walnuts, the toughest. And it cracked them.
860962
I haven't tried, but I think it would only work on larger nuts like walnuts, almonds, etc.
74702
I was not able to do it. The blender's jar/canister is too large and the mixture sticks to the sides. It may work if the nuts are crushed in some manner and you start with very small pieces. Even then doubtful.
212787
It will work great for almonds. Just cut the large end and the nut will slip right out.
333692
I used this nutcracker primarly for the black walnuts. The only cracker that can handle a shell this thick. you will have no problem with cracking pecans.
1870306
I haven't tried acorns; but, it is amazing for picking up pecans. It picks up very few sticks, leaves and hulls. I bet the small one would work just as well with the acorns.
10966
I chop pecans, almonds, chocolate morsels. Try pushing several times, no too long, or you end up with nuts powder.
1015423
This machine is made specially for walnuts. It is not suitable for harder nuts
861873
probably not but worth trying. I do use hickory wood chips. got 2 of them, one for home and one for the lake plus neighbor at lake has one.love it.
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I use the large nut wizard for walnuts and the medium one for pecans. I would think the medium model would be better for hazelnuts. They both work great. I have given them as gifts to friends also. Good luck! Joanne
1163710
No I haven't, but I only use mine for staples like sugar, nuts, etc..Have had mine for about 7 months or so and love them!
1816622
Yes - some how it works out - I put the nuts in a nylon knee high stocking and tie it with a knot. It is good for smaller loads or delicate things. You should buy a small amount to start with and make sure you like it. I have recently found a laundry product called ECOS it is a environmental friendly product and I love it. It really cleans well - I purchase it on VITACOST.
1881150
I believe that it can crack a Macadamia nuts. It does a great job on pecans so it should work on Macadamia nuts.
994837
I've never used it to crack chestnuts before, just pecans, but this is the best nutcracker I've ever owned. I can apply little pressure and get the whole pecan right out the shell without it falling apart.
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I have used hard wood chunks I got at Home Depot. They have cherry, hickory etc. I like it better than the compressed wood. Food taste better
333694
All I crack is black walnuts and a few larger hickory nuts, it works well for them. I put a cover over the cracker to prevent flying shells. This is my second season and it has went through thousands of nuts, well made.
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I believe it will pick up the stones with the nuts. It is a wonderful tool . When I first used it I accidentally picked up a magnolia tree burr and it wedged th splines open and my pecans fell out. I also found that twigs are not its friend. I actually am going to purchase the larger one for quicker gathering.