How does it handle crushing ice?
633120
I've never crushed ice but I've blended smoothies using frozen fruit and it's done just fine
2112797
It's fine on ice, but is pretty difficult to push through snow. Kind of like trying to maneuver a shopping cart through slush.
257248
I would not try to break ice with it. I suggest a metal shovel for that purpose. If you first sprinkle de-icer this will shovel it all up nicely. It is also useful for small leaves and pine needles.
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.
447731
Haven't tried to crush ice, so don't know f for sure. It has done well w/frozen strawberries, so it would likely do fine w/ice.
1058926
I don't know if it crushes large ice cubes. I have only used things like frozen raspberries and strawberries and blueberries. They work great.
118148
It crushes it up to about the size of regular crushed ice you get in your drinks at restaurants. It's perfect.
1349312
It melts a bit during the grinding process, and the pieces vary in sizes. I never thought much about "soft" ice, but I think it's chewable. I really like the device. Works great for making cocktails.
939877
I have only put frozen berries and crushed ice in it. I don't know if it will crush cubed ice.
2077305
It certainly couldn't crush ice or anything like that. I guess it would aerate cold beverages, but on the other hand, it heats at the same time as it froths, so I would say no, it can't make ice beverages.
511925
Yes: It does essentially "shave" the Ice with a blade not "Crush" it by impact, However You do have the ability to control the thickness of the ice shavings by adjusting the blade on it's mount.Set it thin and you end with very fine shaved sno-cone ice, set it thicker and end up with little ice chipsperfect for serving shrimp cocktail and the like. You would not know this unless you had it apart far enough to remove the blade. It will do both well provided you set it properly. Unfortunately the manual does not cover this adjustment as I recall.
102920
A Quality heavy duty product, but I cannot say for sure if it will crush ice . I am checking with Mfg for you and will let you know as soon as I hear from them. Michael @ Tablesettingsofdeal.com
219083
No. This is dangerous and will break apart as you use it if you attempt to crush ice.
2220451
I've never tried grinding rice but it does a great job crushing ice so I would imagine it could handle rice too.
1040229
Yes, but do not use for crushing ice cubes, it will break easily. It is made of cheap plastic.
1150022
Don't know-it was purchased as a gift and I only heard it was great for malts and shakes. I would suspect blades are too light for crushing ice-I wouldn't use it for that job.
1194608
It will crush ice and blend ice cream - makes great smoothies. I also bought the slicey attachment and now chop veggies super fast. I have also blended quite a few soups, mashed potatoes, and made salsa. It's my favorite kitchen tool.