is there a big hole in the middle of the potato? i actually want to put a skew thru it.
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This particular spiral peeler is not a good investment. Mine fell apart after two or three times of use. Just wish someone would have told me. I paid forty five dollars for mine.
1596878
One might try Forstner bits - they cut the outer edge of the hole first, leaving a nice clean hole. They also have a centering point.
165718
There is a hole in the lid. The only time I used it, it did not cook evenly. Some potatoes, onions and carrots were done and some not. I was so unhappy with it I haven't used it again.
121989
Maybe you are squeezing it from the wrong direction. Mine certainly looks solid until you squeeze or bite it. I have an opening; did not have to cut it.
1020471
I have had mine for over 6 mths and never had that problem. Make sure your potatoes isn't to talk or wide for the area.
2219424
Probably not. I have had nothing pass thru the holes including Spinach or Rice, so far.
1213438
There are NO HOLES in the end of the blade. There is a SEMI-CIRCLE cutout on the end. I have a photo if needed
1189561
If you're making a jelly doughnut but it wouldn't make a hole in the middle. Doughnut batter drops are different. Hope this helps!
2222702
If you use a potato the exact size of the space inside of the cutter as you push down on the handle the slices are propelled from the other end. Plus you'll want the fries as long as you can possibly get them anyways. I think that photo was staged so people could see what happens in slow motion. Those pieces somewhat eject from the other end and will separate. That's what makes this cutter is a very fast an efficient unit.
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I had same problem. Sat it on a cookie sheet mid baking when I began to see the overflow into the hole, and then had to do some cutting off of the "extra" when it was finished. Not so great... I actually did one with less batter and didn't get all of the details of the last inch like you noted, so I just piped icing around the entire thing to look like "snow". It worked and no one noticed details were missing because the rest of the house is so adorable.
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Have a man do it. No, I'm kidding. There is a pin (or pins) like a bolt with a snap ring and some holes to line up between the handle thingy and the sliding potato pusher. It is mud simple and nearly unbreakable. Just be sure to use the correct corresponding cutters with the dies. Look through the bag and find a stainless steel cylindrical connecting pin, slide it through the holes in the handle and the slider pusher and screw the whole deal to your wall with BIG HEAVY LAG BOLTS. This cutter is restaurant quality and will not function properly if it is not bolted down. Good luck and good French Fries. I LOVE EM. Have a man do it. No, I'm kidding. There is a pin (or pins) like a bolt with a snap ring and some holes to line up between the handle thingy and the sliding potato pusher. It is mud simple and nearly unbreakable. Just be sure to use the correct corresponding cutters with the dies. Look through the bag and find a stainless steel cylindrical connecting pin, slide it through the holes in the handle and the slider pusher and screw the whole deal to your wall with BIG HEAVY LAG BOLTS. This cutter is restaurant quality and will not function properly if it is not bolted down. Good luck and good... » Read More Have a man do it. No, I'm kidding. There is a pin (or pins) like a bolt with a snap ring and some holes to line up between the handle thingy and the sliding potato pusher. It is mud simple and nearly unbreakable. Just be sure to use the correct corresponding cutters with the dies. Look through the bag and find a stainless steel cylindrical connecting pin, slide it through the holes in the handle and the slider pusher and screw the whole deal to your wall with BIG HEAVY LAG BOLTS. This cutter is restaurant quality and will not function properly if it is not bolted down. Good luck and good French Fries. I LOVE EM. « Show Less
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I see that everybody recommended using a drill to put a few holes in the bottom. I used an ice pick for the smaller onebut I think a drill would be better because these pretty little pots are tough! If you plan to leave the tray in the bottom of the pot, I would put about 4 small holes, about 2mm in diameter. Then if you put the pot on a raised trivet or use some pot feet, you shouldn't have a problem with roots staying wet too long. Almost forgot! Turn the pot upside down and drill through the bottom (obviously :->) but then check the inside and make sure the hole is clean - no residue clingingto the hole. I see that everybody recommended using a drill to put a few holes in the bottom. I used an ice pick for the smaller onebut I think a drill would be better because these pretty little pots are tough! If you plan to leave the tray in the bottom of the pot, I would put about 4 small holes, about 2mm in diameter. Then if you put the pot on a raised trivet or use some pot feet, you shouldn't have a problem with roots staying wet too long. Almost forgot! Turn the pot upside down and drill through the bottom (obviously :->) but then check the inside and make sure the hole is clean - no... » Read More I see that everybody recommended using a drill to put a few holes in the bottom. I used an ice pick for the smaller onebut I think a drill would be better because these pretty little pots are tough! If you plan to leave the tray in the bottom of the pot, I would put about 4 small holes, about 2mm in diameter. Then if you put the pot on a raised trivet or use some pot feet, you shouldn't have a problem with roots staying wet too long. Almost forgot! Turn the pot upside down and drill through the bottom (obviously :->) but then check the inside and make sure the hole is clean - no residue clingingto the hole. « Show Less
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I think you would have to cut the potato in half lengthwise to make it work. Don't think it would work well with potato
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No, the capacity of the food shoot will not sustain a potato. You will have to pre-cut them.
1384205
The hole are larger than normal but the content still needs to be round not flakes. I wouldn't put something like chopped onions in it till I ran them through a quick pulse in a food processor first. These containers are very high quality and well made
1509083
Yes and very uniformly, just slice your potato, place on the grid and go. This machine has done everything I ever wanted it to and then some. Enjoy! I did raw potatoes with no problem. It does carrots and they are denser than a potato.
1555044
I tested a few grains of quinoa in my basket and it looked like they were going to get caught in the holes or be forced through. You need something with a finer mesh than this.