will this model crush/chop icecubes for frozen bar drinks?
147923
Yes, I have used it for several different frozen drinks, with and without alcohol.
147924
absolutely. probably overkill, though. it would make snow out of it. it could probably grind up your cell phone (not that you'd want to do that...)
1163351
Sorry... I don't have it handy... but you can use icecubes. It doesn't work quite as well... but it will get the job done.
658959
Yes, it will crush ice, though I would advise against it because this will put greater strain on the motor and the plastic strainer inside (thinner plastic & metal mesh). I have done it a couple times and worked well, occasionally having to reverse the motor to clear out bigger chunks. Mine can't handle icetray cubes. If you want ice crushed I suggest getting one with higher rpm rating and larger grinder opening. To put in perspective, I had to tak several breaks making 16 oz of carrot juice because the motor kept overheating. Yet it's great for greens.
1862187
Yes, very powerful. Crushes ice with ease, have made soups with heavy ingredients. Something really dense would be helped by making smaller chunks. I am very happy with this blender.
1565117
I have this and it works well for grinding/shredding ice and making frozen drinks.
592656
I haven't tried chopping ice but I would try it with the food processor part.
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.
2131673
I have yet to make Margaritas with it but this unit makes GREAT ice slush so I am assuming it will make a great Margaritas too...great for the price
2244421
I have found that this machine chips ice just great and we use it for a lot of different kinds of drinks. We have also used it to make snow cones and other types of ice related things because I am a diabetic and can not use the store bought items as they have a lot of sugar which I am not allowed to have.
598623
It works great with chopped ice. I would definitely use it for Margaritas... But dont blend too long, it chops really fast.
366854
I have never tried, only used this with melted chocolate...it is a medium sturdy plastic so I think you maybe able to do it but keep in mind your ice cube will be a half mold of the figure. sorry not a huge help.
1987350
yes, absolutely . The only tip i have is if it is having trouble blending take the blades off and shake the prod around a bit. if it is too full it creates a sort of vaccume other than that it works perfect with ice or frozen fruit.
511922
The machine I have only makes snow ice that is very fine. It doesn't make chunky crushed ice. If it does do it I don't know how to make it do it.
1364208
I looked at the metal drive from underneath and it looks identical. It should work, howver this blade is justna mixer. It will not cut strawberries or even bananas. It wont crush ice either. Just for milk, ice cream, powder shakes and anything that doesnt need to break down. So know that its limited to just mixing. I dont use it much since I like to add fruits and ice. Wish you well.
1651606
It works on frozen fruit, so I suspect it will do okay with ice cubes -- if you take certain precautions. The motor is not as strong as a regular blender. You might have to "bounce" the hand blender a bit and make sure to have enough liquid in your container to help move things around. Otherwise the blade simply gets blocked and the blender gets hot.
102923
The blade and housing are made of metal and should be able to blend soups. I'm not sure about ice. The manual does not indicate that those items are a problem.
1040229
Yes, but do not use for crushing ice cubes, it will break easily. It is made of cheap plastic.