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F&D pros... So I've decided to invest in a mandoline slicer for my home...
Posted on 10/14/13 at 11:42 am
Posted on 10/14/13 at 11:42 am
I've never owned one but a neighbor has one that does nice work and gets work done very quickly. Any recommendations for what to get, where to get it and what safety features I should be looking for?
I'm looking for something that will get low to moderate use in my home. Machine washable would be a plus.
A quick internet search showed a wide range of materials, quality and pricing...
Thanks!
I'm looking for something that will get low to moderate use in my home. Machine washable would be a plus.
A quick internet search showed a wide range of materials, quality and pricing...
Thanks!
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Posted on 10/14/13 at 11:48 am to wiltznucs
B&B&B will take you from basic(cheap) to pro(around 150) and all should come with the necessary safety needs in the box.
Posted on 10/14/13 at 11:49 am to wiltznucs
Doubt that I qualify as a pro, but I have this one. What sold me on it is the hopper that you can slice small things (mushrooms, grapes, strawberries, etc)
Had it about a year, and it works great.
QVC Slicer
Had it about a year, and it works great.
QVC Slicer
Posted on 10/14/13 at 11:51 am to wiltznucs
I have the Orka brand V-blade. All of the parts are dishwasher safe, and it's fine for occasional use. Sturdy enough, easy to change blades, and wicked sharp. I found it easier to use than some of the higher end stainless steel versions.
Less than $30. Like this: LINK
Less than $30. Like this: LINK
This post was edited on 10/14/13 at 11:57 am
Posted on 10/14/13 at 11:54 am to wiltznucs
I just wanted to come say be careful. I don't have one. But my friend was using one and took a huge slice out of her thumb. Not cool.
Don't lose a thumb.
Don't lose a thumb.
Posted on 10/14/13 at 11:55 am to bbrou33
quote:
I just wanted to come say be careful. I don't have one. But my friend was using one and took a huge slice out of her thumb. Not cool.
Don't lose a thumb.
Operate mandoline before FBD, gotcha!!
Posted on 10/14/13 at 11:56 am to wiltznucs
I have one my SIL gave me (pricey one from Williams-Sonoma) and have used it maybe twice. I find it clumsy to set up and tricky to change the blades without cutting myself. That's a shame because the results are nice.
Posted on 10/14/13 at 12:11 pm to bbrou33
Many moons ago in the then newly opened Jubans we got in a slicer attachment for the Hobart mixer and made sure to show all of the then just off the boat, boat people from South East Asia not to put a finger into the feed shoot. The honor of that event fell to the sous chef who did it and it shortened his index finger by a good little bit and the blood flow before the ER visit was very noticeable.
Posted on 10/14/13 at 12:42 pm to wiltznucs
I don't like Mandolins. Mandolin's are great until you get to the last 20% or so of what you're chopping and thing it gets dicey, even with protective holders. I've tried a cheap and a moderately priced one and I suspect the high end ones will suffer the same problem. I think I'd put my money and cabinet space into a food processor if the goal was uniform slicing.
Posted on 10/14/13 at 12:57 pm to wiltznucs
Just opened my OXO brand mandoline and ripped through two cabbages for cole slaw a week ago. Was really easy, clean up not very hard, and yes the last little bit of what you are slicing is a bit dicey.
Go for it and please do use the guard that comes with it.
Go for it and please do use the guard that comes with it.
Posted on 10/14/13 at 2:03 pm to ruzil
quote:
Just opened my OXO brand mandoline and ripped through two cabbages for cole slaw a week ago. Was really easy, clean up not very hard, and yes the last little bit of what you are slicing is a bit dicey.
Go for it and please do use the guard that comes with it.
We've had this one for 3 years. My wife uses it all the time. I have to tell her to use the guard pretty much every time(which is pretty nice and easy to use).
OXO Mandoline
Posted on 10/14/13 at 3:24 pm to tetu
David Letterman lost part of a finger to one of those suckers on TV.
Posted on 10/14/13 at 5:34 pm to Bill Parker?
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David Letterman lost part of a finger
He should have lost an arm. He has never been funny at all.
Posted on 10/14/13 at 9:53 pm to tetu
I have a Kitchen Aid hand mandolins that was about 40 bucks at Dillard's of all places. Works fine and all go into the dishwasher. Great potato chips.
I did waffle cut my thumb once. That was a deep and strange looking cut. I then determined veggies are cheap so I don't cut that close anymore.
I did waffle cut my thumb once. That was a deep and strange looking cut. I then determined veggies are cheap so I don't cut that close anymore.
Posted on 10/14/13 at 10:17 pm to wiltznucs
Pro here. I prefer the lighter, simpler Japanese mandolines to the larger, clunkier French versions. They are cheaper and easier to use. As for safety, I only use the palm of my hand to slice the veg. Keep the fingertips up and away from the blade. That being said, I've been bitten by the mandoline a couple times. Wrap it up and get back to work!
Posted on 10/15/13 at 6:45 am to wiltznucs
Just be careful, mandolins probably cause more injuries than any other kitchen tool. Use the guard, even if you are an expert cook.
Posted on 10/15/13 at 7:33 am to Napoleon
You should always use a Kevlar glove when using the mandolin. I know cuz I cut the tip of a finger off once. The Kevlar glove was a must from then on.
I have a cheap $20 one from Target that works just fine- the Mandolin that is.
I got a Kevlar glove from amazon for around $10-15 but I've seen them at BBB.
I have a cheap $20 one from Target that works just fine- the Mandolin that is.
I got a Kevlar glove from amazon for around $10-15 but I've seen them at BBB.
This post was edited on 10/15/13 at 7:35 am
Posted on 10/15/13 at 7:44 am to tewino
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You should always use a Kevlar glove when using the mandolin.
For sure, this is definitely in the plan...
Posted on 10/15/13 at 7:52 am to Noodles
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prefer the lighter, simpler Japanese mandolines to the larger, clunkier French versions
:kige:
Posted on 10/15/13 at 8:00 am to AreJay
I have one from Pampered Chef, plastic, but works pretty well. The guard is crap, but most are. I use the palm of my hand, but a glove would be nice.
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