Portable Ice Crusher, Gadgets

A pitcher of sweet tea sits waiting on the counter, and someone wants shaved ice rather than heavy cubes. We keep this manual crusher in the Miles Kimball catalog because it needs no cord and does not take over the counter space. Drop a handful in the top, turn the handle, and chipped ice fills the clear base.

Stainless steel blades

Seven sturdy stainless steel blades chop through hard freezer cubes without stalling. The crank turns smoothly by hand, so anyone can prep a bowl for the table without hunting down an outlet.

Non-skid rubber feet

Small rubber feet grip the countertop firmly while the handle turns. It stays planted on smooth laminate or tile without sliding around, keeping the mess contained right over the bowl.

Clear catch base

The clear lower chamber holds the crushed pieces until you need them. You can see when it is full, and the top lifts off easily to pour into glasses or pack around a cold serving dish.

Dishwasher safe parts

When the gathering winds down, the pieces wash up without fuss. It is top-rack dishwasher safe, so cleaning up sticky soda or drink mix takes no extra time at the sink.