Author Topic: Off road blender (Read 4877 times)

locked 4x4 · « **on:** Nov 25, 2010, 11:49:38 PM »

Alright so I have seen people with their gas powered blenders that they take camping to mix up killer margaritas. I think this is a great idea but what a pain in the ass it is to have to bring that big contraption with 2-stroke gas on the trail. I am in the process of building an air system out of an ac pump on my toyota when I came up with the idea of an air powered blender.

I was just wondering if anyone has done it before? I was thinking of getting some sort of air tool from harbor freight and converting it to work with a blender.

Any ideas?? suggestions??

Snowtoy · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 26, 2010, 02:52:24 AM »

The simplest thing to do would be to attach a die grinder to the shaft of the blender, and a regulator to the handle of of the grinder, so you would be able to adjust the speed of the blender.

I have thought about the gas ones, but they do seem to be a bit of PITA to set-up, use, etc. I gave a 12vlt(high end model) to a buddy and his wife for Xmas a few years back, but they never remember to bring it, so I don't even know if/how well it works.

4RunnerChevy · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 26, 2010, 07:25:26 AM »

I used a plastic blender pitcher, cause I didn't want the chance of breaking glass on the trail. Under the pitcher is a plastic blade/gear that usually engages the motor, I pulled it off. This left a 3/16 shaft, I used an air drill to drive it from my compressor. I used an air drill, cause of its variable speed. You can get fancy and built a stand, but I just use a buddy. You can use a die grinder, depending on the shaft below the pitcher (most die grinder accept a 1/4" shaft). $Beer Chug\'n$

locked 4x4 · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 26, 2010, 08:22:55 PM »

I havent checked this for myself but I hear that penumatic die grinders spin the opposite way than the motor on a standar blender. Anyone else run into this problem??

4RunnerChevy · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 27, 2010, 06:41:51 AM »

Quote from: locked 4x4 on Nov 26, 2010, 08:22:55 PM

I havent checked this for myself but I hear that penumatic die grinders spin the opposite way than the motor on a standar blender. Anyone else run into this problem??

Quote from: locked 4x4 on Nov 26, 2010, 08:22:55 PM

I havent checked this for myself but I hear that penumatic die grinders spin the opposite way than the motor on a standar blender. Anyone else run into this problem??

My blender does in fact go left (blade shape), use an air drill, they go pretty damn fast, are reversable. I am sure HF has one for cheap, that might last a few pitchers.

Outsane · « **Reply #5 on:** Feb 22, 2011, 10:09:13 AM »

Kirkland Margarita mix with a shot of Agavero to every cup...

ridiculous...

ADIDA4X4 · « **Reply #6 on:** Feb 22, 2011, 01:25:51 PM »

Sounds like a great idea. Patent is and see if you can make a couple bucks.

pumkin toy · « **Reply #7 on:** Feb 22, 2011, 03:11:44 PM »

I have a simple idea...... just drink beer!

46&2 · « **Reply #8 on:** Feb 22, 2011, 03:19:19 PM »

Quote from: pumkin toy on Feb 22, 2011, 03:11:44 PM

I have a simple idea...... just drink beer!

X2

Don't let my girlfriend catch wind of this "off road blender" I have to deal with Margaritas enough as is...

87hillbillyoter · « **Reply #9 on:** Feb 25, 2011, 11:39:44 AM »

ooooorrrr you could do what the guys at Top Gear did-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDlMLqdvHzI

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #10 on:** Feb 25, 2011, 08:33:37 PM »

1 inverter
1 blender

VIOLA!!!

locked 4x4 · « **Reply #11 on:** Feb 25, 2011, 08:36:16 PM »

Quote from: Rocksurfer on Feb 25, 2011, 08:33:37 PM

1 inverter
1 blender

VIOLA!!!

Deffinately not as cool though

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #12 on:** Feb 25, 2011, 08:38:28 PM »

If you haven't noticed I'm not into the cool factor, more into the cheapest easiest route. Plus when you are on the trail and break out your blender you still turn into Mr. Kool.

brainlessfool · « **Reply #13 on:** Mar 29, 2011, 09:36:43 PM »

I'm not sure a die grinder would have enuff power to do reaters. drill.

1/2" air.

KA4x4Chick · « **Reply #14 on:** Mar 29, 2011, 10:20:54 PM »

I wanna be with your guys group on the trail haha eastiest solution is find that cool kid with the blender!!

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #15 on:** Mar 30, 2011, 03:39:29 AM »

Quote from: KA4x4Chick on Mar 29, 2011, 10:20:54 PM

I wanna be with your guys group on the trail haha eastiest solution is find that cool kid with the blender!!

Just listen for the ice being crushed and there we are, we've been doing it for ever. You can't beat a frozen Strawberry Margarita with fresh strawberries on the trail.

KA4x4Chick · « **Reply #16 on:** Mar 30, 2011, 02:13:21 PM »

Mmmm that sounds so yummy hope u go to mcr10!

junya92toy · « **Reply #17 on:** Mar 30, 2011, 02:42:17 PM »

Well hell ka4x4chick, you just gotta built your own!

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #18 on:** Mar 31, 2011, 03:12:28 AM »

Quote from: KA4x4Chick on Mar 30, 2011, 02:13:21 PM

Mmmm that sounds so yummy hope u go to mcr10!

I threaten to go every year but have yet to make it. $I\'m Down$

brainlessfool · « **Reply #19 on:** Mar 31, 2011, 03:16:41 AM »

Quote from: Rocksurfer on Mar 31, 2011, 03:12:28 AM

I threaten to go every year but have yet to make it. $I\'m Down$

X2

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #20 on:** Mar 31, 2011, 03:19:49 AM »

MC is a bad time of year to go, RFB is back at school by then so it makes it harder to go.

KA4x4Chick · « **Reply #21 on:** Mar 31, 2011, 08:20:03 AM »

I went last year a blast!

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #22 on:** Apr 01, 2011, 06:48:13 PM »

Someday, someday!

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