Are mandolines any good for shaving chocolate or truffles, smaller vegetables like radishes? Trying to decide between a mandoline or a small palm sized shaver.
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I don't have experience with truffles. As for chocolate, I'm sure it would do a superb job if the temperature and consistency were correct. it really shines on any firm vegetable like carrots, radishes, onions and potatoes. Not so good on mushy tomatoes etc. it outstrips the quantity and quality of cut of a handheld by a wide margin. The one weak point is the pusher mechanism. I much prefer fingers to it. Need I mention it also does a superb job on slicing fingers. I highly recommend the Kevlar glove.
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I am not all that knowledgeable on producing chocolate I am much more educated on consuming this wonder food. I assume you need a dedicated tool since mandolins can make real thin slices (the thickness is adjustable) but not as thin as you might need. You may also have a safety issue with the holding chocolate this close to the very sharp knife. Anyhow as conventional mandolin this is the best in the market and it is very affordable.
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I'm not entirely sure--I would suspect any double edge razor blades would do. I just pick-up whatever brand is at the local supermarket/Walmart in the shaving aisle. They're pretty cheap, something like a box of five for $4. I hope that helps some--
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I can get an average of 4 really nice shaves out of a Feather blade.. That's pretty good cause there is not a blade that last me long. Feathers give a nice smooth shave
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Small amounts of vegetables roughly cut first work ver well. My favorite is chopping onions, no more tears. I love it. I make potato soup, and chop the potatoes in it.
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I've only used the 1/4 x 1/2" orange blade....works great as a rough chop. good size for chili, etc.
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Size 10 which is good for SHORT cuts such as stomach and around personal areas. A person with little experience should not really use a ten blade. IT is also good for shaving poodle's feet.
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Well, this mandoline had no problems slicing thru wooden skewers and a plastic handle. My experience based guess is that you will not have any issues slicing oranges or lemons, including peels.
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No, I bought the shaver to keep daily growth down as I like to use a blade only twice a week,but it wouldnt even cut small hair growth off let alone trim it. The shaver was always empty.I looked it over carefully, and it didnt seem damaged in any way. Just doesnt work.
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Any single blade safety razor will work. Try to get a handle that is not smooth. They tend to slip out of your hand when shaving. I like a rough all metal handle.
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It does not have thickness options and it probably would not slice thin enough for potato crisps. I would suggest a mandolin for that.
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The trimmer is not for shaving. I use it a lot to trim hair on the side. I find it better than the clipper. The clipper seems to have a problem with the motor.
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I've sliced sweet potatoes and found it best to use smaller potatoes or cut them in half. You will have better control of the blade.
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I don't think I would try potatoes, but if you did make them small and not to thick. This chopper does great with vegetables, and any firm fruit (no seeds). I love this chopper.
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I'm sure you could with a smaller potato. Otherwise you could try a mandolin :)
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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.
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I have only used the Shark half blades so far, the half blades seem to be the way to go from safety to fit. I can't imagine that any other blade would be sharper, although they could last a little longer. At about a nickle per blade, you don't need them to last real long. I'm getting about 8 shaves per blade, but it depends on you're whiskers. You may get more or a couple less.
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Yes you can it does a good job with Potatoes Carrots Onion if you cut it in half first, hope that helps�I have just reread this, I did not mention tha I cut potatoes into for or five rings before chopping it only takes a couple of minutes depending on their size also Carrots if they are large I cut them about 4 times and medium onions in half.