I need one with a surface smooth enough for crushing pills. would this one be suitable for this use?
1790711
This one isn't good for that it has a rough surface and the pill gets smashed into it. It's more for pesto something wet not dry.
1790712
Yes. The surface is smooth enough for this purpose, and the size is perfect for that. This is a great little mortar and pestle for herbal preparation purposes (whether powdering leaves, grinding seeds or crushing pills) if you're doing it for home use purposes. Probably want the next size up if you're making even small home business quantities. It's easy to clean and very attractive. Not something you feel like you need to hide when guests re over.
1790713
The inside is rough to help grab while you grind. It isn't super rough, but I think you would end up losing some of the product you were crushing stuck in the texture of the bowl.
1790714
This one is slighly coarse and unglazed, unpolishedz inside. I feel you'd lose a lot of medication in your dosage from powdered cling, since even a hard seed like cardamom sticks to mine. For your purpose, I'd choose a glazed porcelain or polished stone mortar instead.
408861
My best guess is yes, this pill cutter will cut without crushing. Prior to purchasing this pill splitter, I tried cutting my pills with a sharp knife and frequently wound up with more pieces than I was hoping for... especially if I was trying to cut the pill into more than 2 pieces. The pill splitter does a much better job.
104030
It would probably be okay to use for liquids or cremes. Not sure it would be the best tool for powders because of it's density. Hope this helps.
2060713
It looks like it is about 1/2 centimeter or less than a quarter of an inch. I'm not sure, but it seems like it would be fine for smoothies.
1617134
It is very fine mesh and would probably work well... I use it for all kinds of things from straining tea to cleaningberries etc... very pleased with it...
607611
My opinion is this is for light duty only except whipping eggs etc. You would still need an immersion blender for any heavy or weighted doughs etc.
315581
I think you probably could. The outside is glazed and smooth like fine china. The inside bottom & half-way up the sides is slightly rough, like fine sandpaper. The same for the pestle. You can just see the transition line in the photo. I think it would be great for pulverizing things like herbs.
1001943
Yes, I think so... I use it daily & have shared this product with many friends. Make sue to turn the concaved side down to get good contact. Cheers. JJ
1256014
It has a very slightly pebbled, non-skid surface. It will put texture into your gum paste. What about one of those large craft boards used for sewing that you can use rotary cutters on?
2054253
I love mine.use it all the time from making jelly, tomato juice, even like a ricer for smooth mashed potatoes. Definitely not smooth.
267776
I own this blender, however only have used it to crush ice and make smoothies. Sorry can't answer your question really, however it looks like perhaps you may do as you say, hold something at a different level or some action such as that.
1850598
Yes, any smooth surface. Keep in mind it is a STRONG adhesive so be sure where you place it is where you want it.
1237425
I think it would work for that. I use mine for dusting powdered sugar on french toast, etc.
1531986
They are very hard. I have never tried. It might be easier to partially let them dissolve. But if you had a pill cutter it would probably work
1182244
It would be perfect for that use. I have them to be sturdy and well formed.
167126
Yes it is very smooth. It is also a very handsome kitchen accessory. I used it for fennel seeds. As they turned to powder, the powder did not have anything to cling to and just sank to the bottom.
1169947
Its not totally smooth, it has some ridges, I think it would be fine to use with spice seeds and peppercorns but I have not done that.