How do you use this without it moving on the counter while cutting?
655671
I also use non-slip shelf liner under mine -something like Duck Non-Adhesive Select Easy Shelf Liner
655672
One more thing: do NOT put anything wet under the board. It will raise the grain. And use regular mineral oil on the surface to protect it.
655673
First, I do not have a really smooth counter surface like the latest in countertop surfaces. The cutting board is really heavy and I've never had a problem with movement of the board while in use.
655674
It's heavy, it doesn't move. I do have a piece of rubberized shelf liner under mine to keep it from slipping.
655675
I have a hand towel that it lays on on the counter next to my stove, and the back of the cutting board restsagainst the stove and the back splash of the counter top. A silicone mat would also work to keep it from slipping around. Just make sure that you don't let water rest under the cutting board and between the mat.
655676
I purchases a rubber, shelf liner (mesh like) and cut it to just under the size of the board. Works perfectly!
655677
This board is excellent and very heavy. I use a rubber shelf pad underneath it, available at bed bath and beyond in a roll and its rock solid. It's the best investment you will make in your kitchen after great knives.
655678
The block is quite heavy. I haven't had an issue with it moving around on my counter while cutting on it. I have laminate countertops. I second another contributor's comment - DO NOT put it on a wet towel for a prolonged period of time.
764951
I use it on a flexible cutting sheet inclined to 45º, moving it down the sheet when needed to eliminate pileup.
1429881
I think you'll find it much easier to just use the trimmer without the handle for something low like this. If the handle is attached and unit is in an L-shape, you would have to turn the unit upside down which makes it very awkward to reach the switch. You could also just extend the trimmer straight ahead and right side up which would give you some extended reach if you have a large bed, but it gets a little heavy.
201836
Within the sleeve there is a lever that locks it into an open position...push it to the left and close the blade.
103800
I have this problem but I'm afraid I haven't used the grater as of yet. As far as the other pieces go I have had no issues with it moving while in use.
2095502
The little black thumb slide on the side ( near the blade ) slides to move the blade gaurd. It may need to be moved several times to loosen it slightly. Be careful not to touch the blade. It is VERY sharp.
486991
Another thing to remember is that it "snaps" the material, when the blade presses down. There is no sawing motion as such, just simple pressure force on the blade. Be sure to draw your cut lines clearly so you can see them, and perhaps even pre-cut using a straight edge and carpet knife or other tool proper to the material. It works wonders, and if someone is putting in flooring it is a dream to use. It is easiest to use by "standing" on the material, but it will also work cutting board style as well on a table.
1826492
There is a little switch in the slot where knife pivots. Push it aside where it holds the blade safely open and then push the blade closed.
1199633
I use a cotton towel on the counter below the base. It doesn't move at all while sharpening the knives.
1859950
There is a separate small block made to hold the knife. When I am not using the knife and cutting bowl, I stand the bowl on end then put the knife and its little holding block on top.
11767
there is a slider that you need to move from the inside to the outside. Then move the middle metal piece to the side until you can squeeze the handles to cut.
1753433
I just hold one end with my left hand and press firmly on the zucchini with the cutter while sliding to the other side at the same time. Then I cut the end I was holding in julienne with a knife. Hope this helps ;)
241248
Matt, some people use scissors. I prefer using a straight edge and a razor knife. Be sure to place a cutting board under the vacuum roll where it is to be cut.Hope this helped. Bill
271749
Pull it off. As you pull it, it comes to what appears to be as far as it goes, slide it a little more and it will come off. Doesn't hurt it at all. Good luck and happy cutting.
1091941
We put the plastic divider at the point where the size changes and use that as the stop for the bread. Pull the sliced bread out and move the loaf forward against the stop to complete slicing. It is true that you can slice only half a loaf at a time, but we slice 10 to 12 loaves (to make 80 to 100 sandwiches) and find the amount of time "wasted" is minimal. Three of the volunteers who work with us have since purchased this slicer to use at home. I talked to a carpenter friend of mine and he said it would be possible to set up the rods for uniform slice size, but it would involve removing the unwanted rods, reaming out new slots, and gluing the rods back in. He said (I think jokingly) that it would be easier and more cost effective to get 2 or 3 slicers and glue the ends together if moving the loaf was so annoying. We found the best way to get efficient with the slicer was for 2 or 3 people to work together, critiquing each others techniques. For example, I was cutting cross-handed, and simply turning the slicer around so my dominant (right) hand held the knife and my subordinate (left) hand pushed the bread against the backstop more than doubled my speed and cut way down on my frustration, uneven slices, etc.
605540
If you place the bread slicer on top of a damp towel it will stay put on the counter. I find that this works well for cutting boards, as well. I am short in stature. I place the bread slicing guide on a table that is considerably lower height than my counters. Makes it much easier to slice loaves that are taller than the slots. To keep the loaf in place within the slicer, you might put a piece of cardboard in the slot behind the heel of the loaf.
375626
Move it back and forth while pulling it out, be careful not to cut yourself tho. The blade is VERY sharp!