How difficult is the slicer/corer to turn into the pineapple? Could an 80yr old woman manage it.
314054
I think it would be difficult--I've only used mine once and I guess I didn't get placed exactly over the core of the pineapple and as I turned it--the steel slicer went through the green outer covering about halfway down the pineapple so that was dangerous as to cutting your palm or fingers--I'll try mine one more time and if I have no luck --hello garage sale! I'm pretty strong and it seemed you needed some strength to cut into the pineapple--good luck!
314055
Yes , I'm not sure if she would be able to pull the slicer / corer back when bottom is reached.It gets harder when the juices create some kind of vacuum and hold tight on the tool making it hard to remove.
314056
Of course depends on her physical ability. It takes a little wrist strength. It's easy to use but is possible she could have some difficulty.
314057
If I encounter the need for more strength than I can muster when removing the pineapple slices, I cut down one side with a knife. This allows more wiggle room to remove the corer.
314058
I have arthritis in my hands and have been able to use this without any problems. Love it!
793239
I have had mine for many years and it still works like a charm. After I am almost to the bottom of the pineapple, I pull the slicer up a bit and then cut the bottom of the pineapple off. I have always washed mine by hand. And while I don't use it everyday, it gets used at least once a month.
177907
try to dont push hard the core if can be broken fasr, just moving in circle this is the unique maner you can manipulate this pineapple cutter...is hard to do it, and is very simple for broken, the mine is brake allready that why i told you this little tips
472621
If you remove the slicer it can peel the apple. I'm not sure if it can core the apple. I've never used it without the slicer/corer.
1569833
Not hard. Am a 60 yr old woman, and did it all by myself, directions were very easy to follow. The only issue was one misaligned screw hole that I mentioned in my review. I had to drill a new hole so the screw would go in correctly. Overall it took less than an hour to assemble. Have fun! Aron
2101859
This happened to me the first time I used it. I had to dig it out with a knife. The next time, we were careful not to go as far down to the bottom and the middle stayed inside the pineapple beautifully. I think the trick is to stop before you cut into the hard bottom of the pineapple.
1922324
I have found that the size of pineapples doesn't differ enough to matter. There will be some pineapple left on the shell, but much less than if you try to cut with a knife. The core, of course, is waste.
352911
I think that may be difficult. The stirring mechanism does not look to be made for heavy items. Could be wrong though. Maybe if fruit was diced up fine .... may take a little more cooking.. just have to experiment. I can't say for sure, I never tried that... Good luck though..
376982
I have had no luck doing that. Other than thick and thin slicing, this tool mangles fruits and vegetables with the other blade options. It is a huge disappointment.
1764066
In my opinon, no. I have not tried a pineapple, but I don't think it would cut all the way to the edge.
627691
Not difficult at all, the directions in the packaging explain how to do it. It took me maybe 5 minutes tops to do it.
538987
Hi Bernice,When I attempted to peel a pineapple with the peeler I found it difficult. The skin is too thick and tough and using a regular sharp knife was easier. Hope this helps, if you need any more assistance please don't hesitate to get back in touch.Best RegardsJoe Kenny
1508803
It retrieves almost all of the edible pineapple. First you cut the top off the pineapple , next you hold the oxo next to the fruit and measure it so that you know how far to twist it downward. Once you reach desired depth , firmly hold the pineapple and gently pull the oxo upward. It leaves behind a center collumn in the pineapple ( the core/ heart ) that's approx 1 inch diameter. The outter part has very little left as well. All of this takes less than two minutes. Very nice to have if you like fresh pineapple !
1137722
My 77 year old wife with arthritis can easily cut a 3/4 inch branch, anything greater is a struggle.
619614
I love this item. It removes the outer shell and the core all at once. You will have rings, but all connected in a spiral pattern. I then cut the "pineapple spiral" up in bite-size pieces. It's fast and easy.
1192335
It gets most, if not all of the pineapple off the skin. One time I just took a knife and went around the inside of the core and got a little more off it, but on the most part, it does a great job. I just love it..buy fresh pineapple once a week now.
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If you remove the coreer and the peeler arm, you can slice anything that will stick on the three prongs. I have only done apples and potatoes, but I don't see why it wouldn't do anything that you wanted. There is a thumbscrew to remove the corer at the end of the device, a spring that will allow you to loosen up the peeler so it doesn't peel. This would leave you with only the spiral slicing. I don't believe it would slice all the way through though, since normally it does remove the cor. I have not tried to adjust that but it may be possible.