How do you attach a zucchini to the guard? Or how do you run it through?
1055158
I hold it the long way, and put the guard on top, and move it up and down the mandolin. depending what kind of cut im looking for, I will change the blade.
1055159
For circles I just do this by hand until small enough to poke with guard. For lengthwise slicing again I had no problem using spikes on gaurd
1055160
I just pres it down. If the product (veggies etc) is too awkward in shape I just cut in half and press the top into it and move it. Seems to work fine for me. I love this item. People unfamiliar with a mandolin may have a difficult time. A little practice helps. I had to myself.
1055161
I did not get the hang of using the slicer. I was not comfortable with it. I do not use it.
1055162
I love my mandoline, but zucchini is difficult if you're looking for lengthwise strips. The guard can work to push the zucchini, but it really only works the way it's intended if you are looking to make chip-style cuts.
1676671
Slip the pin through the end of the net and slide the entire assembly through the tube of the holder with the net slipping through the slot of the tube. With the string through the top of the net and tied to the metal chains at both ends, drape each end over the top of the end post (pin) on the slot and down the side of the tube. Hook the metal chains on each end over the hook on the side post tube outside near the base of the tube. Pick the chain link that puts enough tension in the string to hold the net taut. It is easier if you do this with two people as the chain links need pressure on them to stay hooked. Hope this helps. Post again if this isn't clear. Good ponging to you. Slip the pin through the end of the net and slide the entire assembly through the tube of the holder with the net slipping through the slot of the tube. With the string through the top of the net and tied to the metal chains at both ends, drape each end over the top of the end post (pin) on the slot and down the side of the tube. Hook the metal chains on each end over the hook on the side post tube outside near the base of the tube. Pick the chain link that puts enough tension in the string to hold the net taut. It is easier if you do this with two people as the chain links need pressure on... » Read More Slip the pin through the end of the net and slide the entire assembly through the tube of the holder with the net slipping through the slot of the tube. With the string through the top of the net and tied to the metal chains at both ends, drape each end over the top of the end post (pin) on the slot and down the side of the tube. Hook the metal chains on each end over the hook on the side post tube outside near the base of the tube. Pick the chain link that puts enough tension in the string to hold the net taut. It is easier if you do this with two people as the chain links need pressure on them to stay hooked. Hope this helps. Post again if this isn't clear. Good ponging to you. « Show Less
1716623
No, you have to be careful. It works well, but your knuckles can take a beating! Great for zucchini noodles.
2032569
After using this mandolin on cucumbers and onions, I think you would get a really thin ribbon of zucchini.I believe it would cut the zucchini just fine, but it wouldn't be very thick.
730997
I haven't tried it on Zucchini yet but yes the carrots came out nice and long. I would not cut the top of the carrot until I use it (just to have some way to hold them) unless their tips are better. I haven't read their tips yet, but again despite all that the carrots came out fine.
304134
You take the vegetable and press it into the bottom of the safety piece. This will allow for the metal prongs to poke into your vegetable. Then, holding the safety guard with the vegetable attached, you slide the vegetable across the blade in a downward motion. There should have been instructions included in your box! I hope this helps.
295077
Have used for zucchini only so far. A friend used it on butternut squash too.
1060766
I have the Smart Solutions Guard. I mounted it to the front bottom of the 4 inch bumper. I didn't have to worry about notching out for a hitch. I mounted this using C-clamps to hold the angle iron while drilling, but is difficult doing this by yourself, so two people would be better. The guard has a slight tendency to slope back after going down the road. Once I had to dry camp and I was assigned a grass pad on a slope, which put the guard almost to a horizontal position, so I had to manually bend the rubber guard pieces back to a vertical position when I got ready to leave. As after thought I would have looked at the type with the strings of plastic hanging that you see on coaches. I have the Smart Solutions Guard. I mounted it to the front bottom of the 4 inch bumper. I didn't have to worry about notching out for a hitch. I mounted this using C-clamps to hold the angle iron while drilling, but is difficult doing this by yourself, so two people would be better. The guard has a slight tendency to slope back after going down the road. Once I had to dry camp and I was assigned a grass pad on a slope, which put the guard almost to a horizontal position, so I had to manually bend the rubber guard pieces back to a vertical position when I got ready to leave. As after... » Read More I have the Smart Solutions Guard. I mounted it to the front bottom of the 4 inch bumper. I didn't have to worry about notching out for a hitch. I mounted this using C-clamps to hold the angle iron while drilling, but is difficult doing this by yourself, so two people would be better. The guard has a slight tendency to slope back after going down the road. Once I had to dry camp and I was assigned a grass pad on a slope, which put the guard almost to a horizontal position, so I had to manually bend the rubber guard pieces back to a vertical position when I got ready to leave. As after thought I would have looked at the type with the strings of plastic hanging that you see on coaches. « Show Less
497676
It comes with a small container that safely holds all of the blades. In addition there is a safety mechanism that can be placed on the slicer when not in use to avoid cutting injuries. The storage container does not attach to the slicer. The guard works well, it does have pins to hold the veggies in place. Be sure to press down firmly when cutting making sure to cut every bit of your fruit or veggie,
1558045
Ok John, lol I'm so glad you posted this because it made me take the time to go and give it another try. Someone else actually put this together so I never had a chance to see the instructions. So here's what you need to do. Snap the top part of the canopy on behind those 2 raised bolts that are sticking up. Then glide the canopy right over the two bolts...the bolts sticking up are what secure the canopy to the carriage. Problem solved. Hope this helps!!
1724023
I have never done this. However, I have seen this done by professional gardeners. They typically remove the guard and hold the trimmer head at a 90 deg angle to the ground. I do not recommend that you remove the guard.There is a straight handle that comes off the primary handle. Use this to hold the trimmer head in this position. Good luck.
187391
I had the same question! You fill your mason jar with the salad (for example) and then put on the metal top that comes on the jar. Then you place the foodsaver top on with the hose and attach it to the foodsaver. It sucks the air out and then you take the foodsaver top off leaving the sealed jar ready for the refrigerator. You only need one foodsaver top because it is only used to suck the air and it doesn't stay on the jar.
2112682
That's why I bought it. It works great. I left the zucchini skin on and went through the entire piece. You could easily avoid seeds (thinking cucumber for me) with this. I really didn't know if the zucchini would get too mushy to stay in the strips, but it was OK-still in strings with some substance to them after stir-frying. I use zucchini for pasta often.
1714499
Well, I wouldn't be able to know the degree of difficulty in your situation, but I'm happy to share my experience in more detail. I found a rhythm by turning the veg and the other end of the Veggetti, so each wrist made a quarter twist in the opposite direction. The cutting teeth grab on so that it takes a steady, slight push in while twisting the wrists. One zucchini took me about 12 -15 firm turns. I hope this helps your decision to give it a try.
1027759
Make a worm, stick it to the bottom of the vase (you will want at least four 'worms'), place it where it's going to sit, then with increasing pressure twist it back and forth until you feel it grab- it doesn't work without the twisting.
1927098
It attaches directly to the frame and no drilling involved. There is some slight cutting of the air dam involved so that the extended pieces that attach the guard to the frame will fit, but other than that no additional holes or anything else need to be done. Would suggest an extra pair of hands to help as it is like 120 pounds or so. And also go online to see the instructions the ones they provide isn't adequate.
1449072
Jobaby44, yes, I have used it on the *8 ball zucchini". You may have to quit in the middle and cut off a little and start over (this is for squash, not a hard veggie like beets).