Faran Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 K, I'm tired of crushing aquarium med pills that are big enough for a horse with a teaspoon and bowl or sweeping up bits when I get bored and try using a hammer. Does anyone have or recommend a good mortar and pestle which I can easily wash and remove any remnants of meds? Stone - Tough as nails and will hardly wear down and never break - but would I get cross contamination? Expensive. Ceramic/Earthware - Easily cleaned, but are they strong enough? I can easily imagine breaking something like this. Cheapest alternative. Marble - Seems like the right choice to me as it's tough and smooth. Pricey. Wood - Well, if I can carve it, it probably won't stand the test of time. I assume it wouldn't prevent cross contamination any better than stone. So what do you all recommend or have sitting on your shelf at home? I'm not an herbalist or gourmet chef, so it doesn't have to look good as long as it does the part. ...and of course, where to get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 I got mine at Pak N Save. Marble, I think it was something like $10. Not exactly expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 marbles & granites are pourous & obsorb everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 I believe mine is marble and purchased cheaply at Briscoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aez Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 you can get the marble one's at the warehouse for about $12 i had one untill i recived another larger one as a gift at xmas time they work well i used mine to crush the ph down till i stoped using it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishboi Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 i use wood, my is made of Lignum Vitae and cost just over $40 which is pretty cheap for what it is. had my for just over 2 years and i use it on a weekly basis and its still like new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Smith Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Buy the "marble" it's not really marble. They are cheap as chips, last forever and are non-porous. But they are not very good for grinding, they are too slippery. You have to use them to crush. That's ok for pills, but lousy for a decent curry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 what about a pill crusher, vets should have them. Easy to clean and cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishboi Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 never heard of it but it sure looks handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 They are used for crushing pills and then mixing in with dog/cat food. Very handy. Great for making your own fry food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 Buy the "marble" it's not really marble. They are cheap as chips, last forever and are non-porous. But they are not very good for grinding, they are too slippery. You have to use them to crush. That's ok for pills, but lousy for a decent curry! Hmm, mine's not very slippery. Works well enough for turning flake into dust for fish fry anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxglove Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 You can also get the pill crusher from some pharmacies- they are used for people too! I have a ceramic mortar & pestle - thought I was the only one who ground up flake in it! :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 That would make a helluva mess on a person Foxglove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxglove Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 :lol: :lol: :oops: :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmatix Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 what about a pill crusher, vets should have them. Easy to clean and cheap. Absolutely get one of these they are they best thing since sliced meds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Smith Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 You could also buy one of those very sexy "Flavour Shakers" as seen on TV and used by Jamie Oliver. Buy one now for only 22 pounds and I'll throw in a set of steak knives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jn Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Ahh the thinks we get up to with our mortars and pestles.. I use mine to crush chicken pellets to feed to little 'peeps' Obviously they need to start selling these at pet stores!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sub.z Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 The tablet crushers are excellent, i work in a pharmacy dispensary and they do a good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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