What are the approximate sizes of the cuts available with this slicer? Most mandolines I've seen don't allow my slices to be thick enough. Thanks!
182263
The instructions don't give the measurements of the slices, so I measured the thickest one. It's about 1/2 centimeter. Which is less that quarter of an inch. Not very thick. I love it though, and have learned to make do with thinner slices, or just use a knife.
182264
The largest available cut you'd get with this mandolin is 1/4" thick. The width of the mandolin "trough" itself is 3 3/4". Note that the size of the vegetable also plays a factor -- it cannot be more than 2 1/4" across for it to fit in the "holder" part. As for available cut sizes you have 6 options of 2 types: slices and strips, ranging from 1/4" to 1/16".
1799616
im away from actually looking at it so i cant be specific. probably not that thick but getting there. if your doing a lot of slicing as it sounds like you are you probably should buy it, you will be happy with it.
323711
Quarter them, smaller pieces work best. Make sure it fits in the blade area only with no overhang. Give it a sharp close and it works great. My chopper is the only way I will dice onions. So much quicker and easier.
970275
Sorry - don't have precise answers because the mandolin is not in front of me. It is the length of my acoustic Fender mandolin. The body is slightly larger and is solid. I have not had it long, but I can tell you I really like it. I just purchased a Fender 15 amp to go with it and they sound great. It took a little tuning when I got it - but ,other than that, it was ready to go.
1325189
hello, i haven't tried making thin and crisp potato slices. in fact the slicer is in the cabinet w/other things I don't use anymore....I don't fry any foods so I wouldn't even do that but I have tried slicing potato's for baked fries and it dosent work that great. You have to take the skin off then slice. Slicer won't work well w/skins on. good luck
711380
I bought this slicer for my mom. She said it's pretty thin. Maybe 1/4 inch is the thinkest and a little thicker than paper thin is the thinnest. I hope this helps.
401173
OK, I don't have a millimeter measurement to give but the blade is a very heavy razor blade that's sharpened with a bevel on the bottom side and flat on top. Depending what you are cutting some stuff will slice thinner than others. Something hard like a carrot or potato can be extremely thin, but tomatoes will mush up if they are ripe and you try to make the same thin slice. You can adjust it so thin that it stops cutting.I mean harder stuff can be paper thin. I hope that's clear.
584230
I just measured the maximum depth possible . If your mandolin is under 4 and 1/2 inches deep , than it should fit nicely .
1560612
Hi Gary, I'm guessing you want to know how thick the piece of cheese will be. I just cut one, and it is about 2.5 mm thick. By the way, I am not that happy with the slicer. I had had it about two months when the handle developed a crack (it is a beautiful cheese slicer and handle (just like one I bought in Denmark)), and when I contacted the co. they didn't respond. I always wash my wooden handled equipment by hand, so it is not misuse that it is the cause.
1601776
The thickness cannot be adjusted. The slices are 1/4 to 3/8". I canned mine and made a pie last night. If used fresh the slices probably wouldn't cook to pieces. The taste is the same and there were no complaints about big chunks of apple missing from the pie. I really save a lot of time and effort by using this device--a whole box of apples from the grocery store in about 35-45 minutes. Really saved my wrists and hands!
1689709
The blade for cutting is attached to the mandolin itself and very, very sharp. Then there are 3 triangular shaped black plastic things that attach to the mandolin. They are marked "thin slices, medium slices and thick slices". It is hard to read as it is "black on black". But you insert one of your choice and use the food holder and slice away! :) I just love mine! Have been married 57 years and don't know how I ever got along without it! Hope this is helpful to you....
993249
This is a tough question to answer for 2 reasons: 1) as far as I can see, the Amazon description does not indicate the serial numbers of the blades. I have four DLC . . . TX slicing blades (that make 2, 4, 6, and 8 mm slices, respectively) for my 14 cup Cuisinart. Each of these blades has a serial number on it. The promotional materials for this four blade deal do not include the serial numbers, so who really knows what thickness the slicing blade cuts. Also, you can click on either of two pictures with corresponding descriptions. The first choice, depending on which you click on, shows a set of three blades suggesting the "thick" slicing blade corresponds to my blade that makes 8 mm slices, that is slices about 3/8 inch thick. The julienne blade makes strips that are approximately 3/8 inch X 1/4 inch. The fine grating blade is so fine that I find it impractical and have never used mine for anything. Perhaps someone else will suggest a use for it. The second choice appears to reference the slicing blades that make 2 and 6 mm slices, respectively and a shredding blade that is finer than the one that comes with the machine but not as fine as the super fine shredding blade I described above. This blade is fine for finely shredded cheese. 2) the customer is not clear regarding what he/she means by "thickness." Does she mean how thick are the slices the blade produces, which I've discussed above, or literally how thick is the blade itself? If the latter, the thickness of blade can be measured in three or more ways depending on whether one measures the rim, the blade surface, or the white plastic area that fits on the stem, which itself is not uniformly the same thickness.
1151317
The overall width of this slicer is 5 inches but the actual widest cutting diameter is 3 3/4 inches. The overall length of the slide surface is 11 7/8 inches. If you are cutting a head of cabbage, you either must cut it in half first of do as I do and just rotate the head slightly so I can get a nice shred. I have stopped putting lettuce on sandwiches that I pack and just adjust the setting screws to a fine shred. That gives me some extra crunch and a better nutritional punch than lettuce would (although we now know lettuce is also good for us). I find the cabbage lasts a lot longer in the fridge also since I only make on sandwich at a time. The setting screws you see in the picture, on the sides of the slicer, are only to hold in the shredding blades that come with the Benriner. The actual thickness screws are under the unit and it takes little time to know just how thick you want your end product to know how far you should screw them in/out. There is no guide except you eye on these set screws. In their furthest, your slices will be about 1 mm which is a pretty fine slice - light passes through a potato slice at this thickness. Hope this helps.
781769
It only has one size to slice and that is very thin. I think I would go with a more versatile slicer. I wouldn't buy this again
1043114
The MS-SS mandolin slicer cuts, slices, juliennes, and waffle cuts. These cuts are easy and simple because all blades are built-in and a rotary knob selects the cuts or thickness you want. I make perfect tomato and onion slices, crinkle cut my pickles, shred my lettuce and pile them onto the best homemade hamburger. And of course, the burger is not complete without those 5 inch French fry cuts. Not having to handle multiple blades is a plus for any mandolin slicer. "Always use your holder cup when possible."
317920
Mandoline is very easy to use. I don't understand the reaction of Katie. I'am very satisfied with this mandoline and never had a problem slicing fruits, vegetables etc.
301244
The slices are approx. 1/2 inch thick if used as directed. I find that you can adjust the thickness larger by moving the loaf within the guides. I hope this helps.