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Got a mandolin for Christmas, tips to not cut my fingers off?
Posted on 12/25/13 at 1:41 pm
Posted on 12/25/13 at 1:41 pm
It has a guard obviously.
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Posted on 12/25/13 at 1:49 pm to Cosmo
It is tuned like a guitar but upside down.
Posted on 12/25/13 at 2:00 pm to Cosmo
Few points:
There is always more of whatever you are mandolin raining. There arent more fingers. Meaning throw out the stub of the potato/carrot
I like to use a toothpick and connect the tip of whatever I am mandolining to a half of potato. The potato acts as a handle/barrier. So long as you have a good idea where the toothpick is, you should be fine
There is always more of whatever you are mandolin raining. There arent more fingers. Meaning throw out the stub of the potato/carrot
I like to use a toothpick and connect the tip of whatever I am mandolining to a half of potato. The potato acts as a handle/barrier. So long as you have a good idea where the toothpick is, you should be fine
Posted on 12/25/13 at 6:36 pm to Cosmo
Tip#1 - use the guard
Tip#2 - use the guard
Tip#3 - use the guard
First time I used mine........I nearly took my thumb off.
Tip#2 - use the guard
Tip#3 - use the guard
First time I used mine........I nearly took my thumb off.
Posted on 12/25/13 at 8:38 pm to CBLSU316
I had a run in with a mandolin as a teenager. Sliced a little chunk off my thumb. They still scare me.
ETA: I was not using the guard.
ETA: I was not using the guard.
This post was edited on 12/25/13 at 8:40 pm
Posted on 12/25/13 at 8:45 pm to Cosmo
quote:
Tip#1 - use the guard
Tip#2 - use the guard
Tip#3 - use the guard
This. I haven't bought one because I know I'd think I wouldn't need to use the guard
Posted on 12/25/13 at 8:54 pm to John McClane
I dont remember if I cut myself on mine or not but it just seemed scary. Im probably just as fast with a knife anyway. Not sure if I threw it away or its in a cabinet some where.
Posted on 12/25/13 at 9:50 pm to Cosmo
My sister threw hers away after the first use (using the guard) and a trip to the hospital with a bit of her pinky missing.
Posted on 12/25/13 at 10:20 pm to Darla Hood
Use the gaurd or a kevlar glove.
Posted on 12/25/13 at 10:41 pm to Cosmo
LOL @ you guys freaking out over a bit of missing nubbage. 1. Don't be an idiot. 2. Keep inventory of your appendages. 3. Don't be an idiot.
Slice on.
Slice on.
Posted on 12/25/13 at 10:49 pm to Cosmo
I understand the mandolin presents the opportunity for an injury, but come on folks, all you have to do is pay attention to what you're doing. That said, the mandolin should provide many outstanding meals for you. And the guard is there for a reason !
Posted on 12/26/13 at 6:16 am to OldTigahFot
Used a mandolin plenty of times. Never used a guard or glove. Just watch what ur doing, not ur tv or kids
Posted on 12/26/13 at 6:29 am to Cosmo
Mandolins are awesome. Toss up between them and the banjo for GOAT instrument.
Posted on 12/26/13 at 7:01 am to Cosmo
Same rule of thumb for the knife. Keep your digits away from the business end of the sharp object.
Knuckles for knives, and Palm for mandolin
Knuckles for knives, and Palm for mandolin
This post was edited on 12/26/13 at 7:08 am
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