Abstract: This invention relates to a device for shaving ice for use in the confections industry. The device comprises a series of components in concentric vertical alignment, at the top of which is an insulated hopper for charging the operating mechanism with a supply of chunks or pieces of ice in regular or random form or configuration, a revolving mechanism for shaving the ice and expelling the snow-like particles of ice through a chute, and a motor to cause the aforementioned mechanism to revolve. The parts of the revolving mechanism are removable through the hopper for cleaning without the use of tools. The actuator for the switching device for operating the motor is also removable without tools for cleaning and servicing. This improved device for shaving ice features a variation in textures of ice particles, a novel agitator to improve ice contact with shaving blades, total sanitary design, and improved disassembly construction.