Can this roll be vacuumed in either orientation (to make narrower bags than 11")?
2021097
I don't see why you couldn't cut it shorter and cut open the side so you could get a narrower bag. You'd have to create a third seal in the bag before putting your food in, but seems like it is a simple matter of turning the bag 1/4 turn.
2021098
Not without cutting first unless you have a 50' sealer. :) Any roll can be cut with scissors and configured to any size you want. Remember you need at least an inch all around whatever you are sealing to ensure proper vacuum & seal so do calculate if cutting will produce a usable remnant before going to the trouble of doing it.
1055932
probably can be rolled up, but without a heavy duty vaccum bag, will probably never get as small as the shipping bag that it came in. It is very flexible.
280746
Not without some type of attachment. The suction whole on vacuum gun is made specifically to fit those bags
1260104
It does work with the narrower rolls, but obviously there is some side to side movement. But the roll doesn't fall out.
236676
I have had my V448 for quite some time. After cutting bag to desired length, notice a natural curve to bag. Place bag into slot with natural curve down. Ensure after placing item to be vacuum sealed, you have approximate 4" of head space. Again, place into vacuum sealer with natural curve down. You say that the largest bag width is 10". It sounds as if you are using off brand bags. Foodsaver bags have one side "quilted". This quilted side allows grooves for air to be vacuumed out before sealing. Hope this helps.
1403744
The actual width of the sealing channel is 11-3/4". The 11" FoodSaver bags fit quite well. The vacuum strength is quite good and I agree with Charles that it will probably perform satisfactorily if you use a very long length from the uncut roll. If you are using the pre-made mylar 5 gallon bags, you will have to refer to the dozens of videos on you tube to "kludge" the seal.
257848
This bag is too small for the 11". If you really need dimensions I can go measure.
1011411
If your bags are wider, you can cut them down and seal the edge. If they are narrower, they are usable. You'll probably only seal one end, and your bags won't go the full width of the sealer. It'll be fine!
1298349
I think you could make it work. When it came I believe the bag it was rolled into was already 75" wide and was rolled tightly length wise. With that being the case, I think it might be hard to open it in place (which would be ideal). It is pretty squishy, but like someone else said it is bulky and heavy. I think you could do it, but you will likely be cursing the whole time.
1011413
No you can use bags smaller but not wider than the sealing service. I suspect you meant 12" not 12'.... lol
1667053
Simple answer is No. The long answer is maybe. The bags are too wide for my foodsaver and if you ruffle the edge to make it fit, the folds won't seal. Also, the smoothness of the bags creates a vacuum barrier that will not allow full evacuation of the bag. We used a straw attached to the hose assembly to vacuum the bag bottom-to-top, withdrawing the straw as needed, and then quickly closed and finished sealed the bag. This method did require pre-sealing all but 1/4" of the bag top, allowing just enough opening for straw insertion. TMI? :)
1411881
Amazon sells them FoodSaver 3-Pack Bottle Stoppers and the food saver bags come in 11" wide rolls on amazon too......http://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-FSFSBF0616-000-11-Roll/dp/B00005OTXU
645450
You can install the two pieces any distance apart from each other. For example, I have mine at around 8" closer than the standard 107" paper roll and I cut it before it goes on them. Nothing can prevent you from having them wider for wider rolls. Just make sure the roll is strong enough to not sag with time.
1869947
I used my old C style bags with this vac. It took a bit of jiggling to get it aligned because the C style bags have a smaller cardboard face but I just slipped that on and carefully closed the vac and had no problems. I'm sure the newer bags fit better but I did not want to waste the spare bags I had on hand.
1338809
The smallest width in rolls is 8" and it depends which size or shape leftover, etc., you want to save. I am using both because it is very handy to have already one seam pre-sealed, but often the pint size bag does not leave enough required extra space before making the seal on the other side. When I got started with the FoodSaver I invested in one 8" roll and a few pint-size bags and I have been switching between both as needed.
2021074
I'll be honest - I wanted these bags because I wanted to be able to choose the size - I already have the precut kind and they're great for certain projects, but the rolls, though not necessarily thicker, are very flexible.
1094384
Not sure? The height in the vac could be crucial. Also, the bag is somewhat flexible?? Trying is the only way that I Know. Sorry I can't be more helpful.