Can you srew a mason jar into the blade and locking nut? Is the base metal? Is the motor metal?
1578950
No, because the 6 point Blade is not removable from the jar. I bought it because is heatst up I have made banana pudding custard and it cooks soup that taste great.
1578951
No, you cannot screw a mason jar onto the base of the blender. I'm not sure that it would be a good idea. The base is hard plastic. I haven't looked at the motor but to my knowledge metal is an essential component to most, if not all, electrical motors.
1578952
No you can not place a mason jar into the blade and locking nut. The base is plastic and the motor is metal.
1245136
Hi,It is still except the part where the motor is which is plastic. But the part that blends is metal. Hope this help.
1844123
Yes! This blender's blade-gasket-cap can be unscrewed and used with a REGULAR mouth mason jar for smoothies, etc. If you're using frozen fruit or ice the motor burns out after 6 months or so of daily use, even with pulsing. Try a higher powered blender... I'm looking for one now that fits mason jars as well. :)
1838293
I am wondering about this too. I want to use the Mason jar method, but don't know if I should use a traditional mason jar lid, a new-fangled screw on mason jar lid, or no lid, while the machine is working.Thanks!
1036480
The blade and the motor are, of course, metal. The rest is plastic. It is very sturdy. We have been using it for about 6 months now for frozen smoothies (very thick ones) and it hasn't let us down. Works like a charm every time.
687094
I don't know for sure. But, I would not try it, though it seems thick. I no longer use the jar because the lid cam apart and I can't find out how to put it back together. I now use mason jars.
31382
The impeller is metal. Bonus tidbit, you can order a replacement for twenty dollars or so if you happen to operate the unit without the guards and suck a big piece into the housing that bends the blades.
690130
I was not able to loosen the nut or screw. I would recommend just purchasing the blade assembly.
798620
It doesn't come with a metal jar. I really wouldn't buy this again. It broke so quickly and their customer service was terrible. The style is great, but I think you can get a better blender for the money.
881895
Mine has a "nylon insert lock nut" on the end of the shaft, with a washer. I purchase 10 pound spools of wire from Lowe's. For these spools, I cut a bushing from a black solid rubber, boat trailer roller, which I purchased from Wal-Mart. I cut the flared ends off in a chop saw. I used the center part for a bushing and I used one of the flared ends as a super sized fender washer to hold my homemade assembly onto the shaft. This shaft is only about 1/2 inch in diameter. The original spool is designed to fit directly onto this small shaft without any modifications. The lock nut is all that is needed for the original set up. It is included. Don't know about the warranty Mine has a "nylon insert lock nut" on the end of the shaft, with a washer. I purchase 10 pound spools of wire from Lowe's. For these spools, I cut a bushing from a black solid rubber, boat trailer roller, which I purchased from Wal-Mart. I cut the flared ends off in a chop saw. I used the center part for a bushing and I used one of the flared ends as a super sized fender washer to hold my homemade assembly onto the shaft. This shaft is only about 1/2 inch in diameter. The original spool is designed to fit directly onto this small shaft without any modifications. The lock nut is... » Read More Mine has a "nylon insert lock nut" on the end of the shaft, with a washer. I purchase 10 pound spools of wire from Lowe's. For these spools, I cut a bushing from a black solid rubber, boat trailer roller, which I purchased from Wal-Mart. I cut the flared ends off in a chop saw. I used the center part for a bushing and I used one of the flared ends as a super sized fender washer to hold my homemade assembly onto the shaft. This shaft is only about 1/2 inch in diameter. The original spool is designed to fit directly onto this small shaft without any modifications. The lock nut is all that is needed for the original set up. It is included. Don't know about the warranty « Show Less
32149
I am not sure about metal work. It certainly is strong enough but I would check with the manufacturer. They have a customer service line at Rikon that would most likely answer your question without doubt. You would have to purchase a chuck separately.
1500229
No sure what you're having a problem with. It it's the black plastic base that holds the blade and gasket in you should tighten it well but not tight enough to crack the plastic. If you are talking about the Fully assembled jar onto the motorized base then make sure the jar is sitting on the metal stem and the metal stem goes up into the blade. If the jar is sitting properly on the metal stem and you lock the glass wings against the motor base it shouldn't move.
945224
I can't really tell. The blades are definitely metal and the entire submersable part is metal, the motor/upper part is coated in stainless. It does look like parts that lock the upper and lower unit together are plastic. I have used it on frozen fruit with no issues and everything like hot soups etc have blended easily.
761882
If you have a small mouth canning jar lying around, try screwing your blade assembly onto it. If it fits you're golden, plus you can always use the jars if you want to make something smaller.
1028386
In the bottom of the nut and blade assembly that attaches to the base of the blender jar. It's about 3" in diameter.
273293
Sorry but I am not sure of the answer. The blade I bought was an exact fit for the Acme model I own. I would be afraid of a possible wobble effect because you would have to really ream hard on the lock nut and even then it could come loose. Check Ebay and see if you can get a new/used one. Don
690132
I did not try to take the blades off. I think it's probably not safe to. On the new assembly that I got, there is no screw or nut.