Cubing Hi,Could anyone advice me on how to cube using the VSlicer? By following the pictures on the manual I am only getting slices. I figured that if I slice using the adjustment, rotate and then go all the way I should be able to get cubes, but somehow I can't get it right. Anyone has a good technique?thanks,D. Cubing Hi,Could anyone advice me on how to cube using the VSlicer? By following the pictures on the manual I am only getting slices. I figured that if I slice using the adjustment, rotate and... » Read More Cubing Hi,Could anyone advice me on how to cube using the VSlicer? By following the pictures on the manual I am only getting slices. I figured that if I slice using the adjustment, rotate and then go all the way I should be able to get cubes, but somehow I can't get it right. Anyone has a good technique?thanks,D. « Show Less
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If you have the regular model, you have to make cuts on the item being sliced and run the through the V-slicer against those cuts. In other words, if you were trying to cube a potato, make 3-4 long cuts on the end of the potato, and make sure the cuts are going lengthwise in the holder so that the blades will be cutting across the cuts. I hope that makes sense.
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For a layered veggie like an onion, you can get a dice by using the julienne insert. For any solid veggie, such as a potato - it just doesn't dice. Some people suggest pre-slicing the potato part of the way through, but that's just way too much trouble. I don't try to dice (except onions) with this. The V7000 is supposed to do a true dice, however, though it creates more waste even when slicing than this model because the sides where you rest the safety grip are higher.
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I don't think you can dice without making cuts with a knife the same distance apart as the blades you are using. This would be about 1/8" for the thin ones and 1/4" apart for the thick one. These cuts need to be made with a knife across the onion perpendicular (at right angles) to the direction it is pushed through the blades before you start slicing them. There is a good video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cnsFjp8UXU
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Swissmar Borner V-Slicer Plus (V-1001), With FREE Mini Grater And FREE ShippingDoes this item able to make waffle cuts?
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No. Back when I bought it off an infomercial they included a separate waffle cutter but it isn't part of this slicer. The waffle cutter is the same thing, but with a wavy blade, and you use it with the same 1/4 turn technique.
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I angle the knife slightly to the left for three strokes and then repeat with the knife tilted slightly to the right. You want to still pull the knife towards you with every stroke. That's the method I use and it works great for me. My knives have never been sharper.
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Hello Mr. Efficiency! This is Dr. Tech! :) I used a rotozip with a saw attachment cutting on the back side of the adhesive first. Otherwise, you can use a rotary tool or hacksaw with a fine blade. It doesnt take too much pressure to cut. Use a pencil on the back side of the channel to mark the cut. If you use the channel covers , then the cuts dont have to be perfect. Some installers dont like using the covers in order to give it a seamless look but it takes a steady hand and a near-perfect cut. Also, when installing the channel over/under any trimming, use a thin 12inc ruller as a spacer to allow for the channel covers to be installed. Hope this helps!! Good luck :) Hello Mr. Efficiency! This is Dr. Tech! :) I used a rotozip with a saw attachment cutting on the back side of the adhesive first. Otherwise, you can use a rotary tool or hacksaw with a fine blade. It doesnt take too much pressure to cut. Use a pencil on the back side of the channel to mark the cut. If you use the channel covers , then the cuts dont have to be perfect. Some installers dont like using the covers in order to give it a seamless look but it takes a steady hand and a near-perfect cut. Also, when installing the channel over/under any trimming, use a thin 12inc ruller as a spacer... » Read More Hello Mr. Efficiency! This is Dr. Tech! :) I used a rotozip with a saw attachment cutting on the back side of the adhesive first. Otherwise, you can use a rotary tool or hacksaw with a fine blade. It doesnt take too much pressure to cut. Use a pencil on the back side of the channel to mark the cut. If you use the channel covers , then the cuts dont have to be perfect. Some installers dont like using the covers in order to give it a seamless look but it takes a steady hand and a near-perfect cut. Also, when installing the channel over/under any trimming, use a thin 12inc ruller as a spacer to allow for the channel covers to be installed. Hope this helps!! Good luck :) « Show Less
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Absolutely, I've been using the cube for several months now and it is an excellent piece of engineering. It does cut corners well, and the tension out of the box seems to work well, although if you drop it or use the same force turning it as the original Rubik's Cube it can come apart. The more I use it the more I'm able to adjust to the cube.
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If you know how to read Chinese! The question is moot if f you have prior experience in solving cubes and are familiar with notations. Try YouTube.
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If you're wondering if one cutter will do the job with both hands using the cutter and alternating between left and right, I really don't think you can do that and cut with accuracy. The way the blades are set to be flush against a ruler wouldn't work, without distorting the accuracy of the cut. I see two customers mention buying one of each. One left and another for right. Perhaps you might buy one and see what works for you? I too found the first blade dull, but changing is a fascinating, safe experience and I used the old blade to cut batting. I love this cutter! Used it to cut multiple layers for quilts at a time and multiple pants patterns, in different fabrics, also in layers. Hope this helps?? If you're wondering if one cutter will do the job with both hands using the cutter and alternating between left and right, I really don't think you can do that and cut with accuracy. The way the blades are set to be flush against a ruler wouldn't work, without distorting the accuracy of the cut. I see two customers mention buying one of each. One left and another for right. Perhaps you might buy one and see what works for you? I too found the first blade dull, but changing is a fascinating, safe experience and I used the old blade to cut batting. I love this cutter! Used it to cut multiple... » Read More If you're wondering if one cutter will do the job with both hands using the cutter and alternating between left and right, I really don't think you can do that and cut with accuracy. The way the blades are set to be flush against a ruler wouldn't work, without distorting the accuracy of the cut. I see two customers mention buying one of each. One left and another for right. Perhaps you might buy one and see what works for you? I too found the first blade dull, but changing is a fascinating, safe experience and I used the old blade to cut batting. I love this cutter! Used it to cut multiple layers for quilts at a time and multiple pants patterns, in different fabrics, also in layers. Hope this helps?? « Show Less
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I haven't used that particular feature a great deal, but I haven't had any trouble with it. For me, it's been a matter of getting the right angle on what you're trying to cut. Experiment with different angles and grips.
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This Borner instructional video shows many details about using the product, including a way to cube vegetables:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEiqRgPSqUoAt time stamp 17:47, a 2-step cube technique is demonstrated. First, slice the vegetable. Then stack the slices and load them on edge into the hand guard-food holder so they are at 90-degrees to the cutting surface, then cut with the julienne blade.
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Pretty easy. Since the ic cubes are half-moon shaped, the first time you use it you just poke one end of the cube and it just pops right out. In subsequent uses I found that a gentle twist of the tray to loosen the cubes does the trick... And again you just have to poke one side of thebcube to have it slide out.
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You can NOT adjust the width. The only way to do this is to use a diff. cutter. The depth MAY be somewhat adjusted by inserting the blade less or further. Adjustment this way is affective. GREAT little tool though!!
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none at all i would recommend looking for tutorials on youtube. i also recommend not getting this and saving for a real knife where you can put electrical tape on the sharp stuff. (has the same effect as having a trainer)ps if you do buy it it i will bet that it will break within the first week and the company doesn't cover it by warranty.
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We cut them with a very sharp box cutter. We needed some 4x4 and some 2x2, so we bought the 4x4 and cut them down, not very easy even with a sharp cutter.
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Sorry, I don't know - never tried. The 3D menu has 3 options - horizontal split, vertical split, and 2D to 3D - I don't how to use the first two options, but 2D-to-3D is my favorite - I just love that.
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I used a similar cutter on cardboard and foam core for art class. Draw guides lines AND use a ruler to guide the blade, make sure you have something flat and solid under your work surface [I used another sheet of cardboard] press firmly and roll rather slowly. It was the BEST way to cut all the design panels I needed [especially compared to scissors and evil evil box cutters!] However, it will dull the blade quickly.
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Sorry Tweety Bird .... You can only try it ..... The slices are really not very thick when cut using the slots on the slicer ..... Much thinner and you won't have much bread left &#128556;
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1 - Adjust the guide for the thickness you want2 - Put the item to be sliced on the movable carrier3 - Turn the slicer on4 - push carrier with item to be sliced past the blade5 - pull carrier with item to be sliced back to starting position6 - Slide item to be sliced back against the guiderepeat steps 4 thru 6 as needed to slice as much as you requireTurn slicer off and unplug slicer.Be very cautious of the spinning blade. It will do just as good of a jobslicing fingers or hands as any other item you may wish to slice.When you are finished slicing you can disassemble the slicer to clean it. 1 - Adjust the guide for the thickness you want2 - Put the item to be sliced on the movable carrier3 - Turn the slicer on4 - push carrier with item to be sliced past the blade5 - pull carrier with item to be sliced back to starting position6 - Slide item to be sliced back against the guiderepeat steps 4 thru 6 as needed to slice as much as you requireTurn slicer off and unplug slicer.Be very cautious of the spinning blade. It will do just as good of a jobslicing fingers or hands as any other item you may wish to... » Read More 1 - Adjust the guide for the thickness you want2 - Put the item to be sliced on the movable carrier3 - Turn the slicer on4 - push carrier with item to be sliced past the blade5 - pull carrier with item to be sliced back to starting position6 - Slide item to be sliced back against the guiderepeat steps 4 thru 6 as needed to slice as much as you requireTurn slicer off and unplug slicer.Be very cautious of the spinning blade. It will do just as good of a jobslicing fingers or hands as any other item you may wish to slice.When you are finished slicing you can disassemble the slicer to clean it. « Show Less
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First make sure the blade is inserted correctly. Then flip the top open, put two or three ice cubes in, shut the top and let 'er rip. If you have trouble with the crescent shaped cubes from an automatic ice maker, you could try breaking them up with a small mallet or hammer. Sometimes that helps.