Can you adjust the size of the slice, and can you slice without coring, for potatoes?
309377
There is no adjustment for the thickness of the slice, nor can you remove or disable the corer as it is part of the slicer. You can adjust the thickness of the peel that it removes.
1619944
It's only around 4 inches wide so I would say no, unless it was a small cabbage and you quartered it before slicing. I wouldn't purchase this item it's very cheaply made particularly when you look at the price. When you bare down to slice it varies the thickness of the material you're cutting. I ultimately discarded the item is being useless.
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!
711585
I adjusted the blade as Sonya suggested and also moved the corer blade by loosening the screw. Once you have the adjustments made, it will be set to use. Made my first apple pie for the fall!
2120520
I do not, I think slicing would make it dry out faster, unsliced you may have to just slice a bit off the cut end if not used all up.
2166166
it's really meant to be a basic slicer. I guess you could lay a carrot or small potato "sideways" and make slices and then cut them into julienne pieces, but that may be a more advanced cut. However, if you only want thin 'shreds' and the shape isn't important, it could certainly do that on the thinnest setting.
1372523
I've never tried it, but, I don't believe you can. There are two different blades, one on each side of the slicer, but, you only use one side at a time.
1514210
Works great on potato's too, you have to remove the coring attachment. (not hard to do)
978210
I am an elderly woman with arthritis and I do not find it difficult to use, just don't try to do raw potatoes. I put them in the microwave to cook slightly before I slice them. Other vegetables are the size of the squares on the blades. I love my slicer.
1601778
The slices are about 1/4 inch. You cannot adjust the thickness, but you can take the corer/slicer part off and core/slice them yourself. The slices are fine for pie and most things I use it for.
1591523
I find that using a mandolin for slicing the potato or whatever, give the most uniform slices. After slicing, place each slice on a paper towel to absorb extra moisture with another paper towel over the top. Place the slices on the Mastrad without overlapping. You can add whatever seasoning you like--salt, Spike, Mrs. Dash, dill weed, etc. I use two Mastrad sheets at a time. For potatoes, I do them for 3 minutes, turn the slices over on the sheets, and do them for 3 more minutes. I also alternate the top & bottom sheets for more even cooking. The chips are magnificent without all the fat. I especially like beets done this way. I find that using a mandolin for slicing the potato or whatever, give the most uniform slices. After slicing, place each slice on a paper towel to absorb extra moisture with another paper towel over the top. Place the slices on the Mastrad without overlapping. You can add whatever seasoning you like--salt, Spike, Mrs. Dash, dill weed, etc. I use two Mastrad sheets at a time. For potatoes, I do them for 3 minutes, turn the slices over on the sheets, and do them for 3 more minutes. I also alternate the top & bottom sheets for more even cooking. The chips are magnificent without all the fat. I... » Read More I find that using a mandolin for slicing the potato or whatever, give the most uniform slices. After slicing, place each slice on a paper towel to absorb extra moisture with another paper towel over the top. Place the slices on the Mastrad without overlapping. You can add whatever seasoning you like--salt, Spike, Mrs. Dash, dill weed, etc. I use two Mastrad sheets at a time. For potatoes, I do them for 3 minutes, turn the slices over on the sheets, and do them for 3 more minutes. I also alternate the top & bottom sheets for more even cooking. The chips are magnificent without all the fat. I especially like beets done this way. « Show Less
1509084
I gave this as a gift but I have an older one with a "fixed" cutting screen. I haven't personally tried potatoes, but if you cut the potato into slices, then use the largest cutting implement, I would think you'll have small cubes.
168404
I haven't tried that. I suppose you could if the potatoes were extremely done, maybe overcooked.
1842664
Yes, there is a dial on the side that allows you to adjust the depth of the slice. I've made potato chips from it as well as french fries!
1512671
definitely. I can easily fit 2 large slices of bread, so potatoes shouldn't be a problem.
2129201
I have never cut any potatoes with mine but I think the answer would be no. It has 2 slicing blades but I think all they would do is slice it into something like a chip. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
261156
The potatoes can be as long as will fit into the machine but like mentioned before it takes a lot of force to push it through the smaller sized blades. I had seen videos online (YouTube) showing how to mount it. Makes sense to mount it vertically with the potato coming out the bottom so one can collect in a bowl. This is how I use mine.