I'd like to cut THINNER slices than 3/8". Is that possible with this slicer? Say by moving the end of the loaf so that it ends in the middle of a slot
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Sure, I've done it myself. Just position the loaf to about where you want it sliced (thickness) and (with a SHARP knife) cut away!Just don't be in a hurry when slicing and make sure the loaf is square to the slicer. AND, hold onto the loaf while cutting!
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Sorry Tweety Bird .... You can only try it ..... The slices are really not very thick when cut using the slots on the slicer ..... Much thinner and you won't have much bread left �
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If the loaf is fresh it will rip instead of cut when you try to cut it to thin. This is worse for sour dough. If the loaf is a day old, it might work but my family likes it still warm from the bread maker. Also, the slicer is wider than it appears in this picture. The knife blade wiggles the side that the loaf is not against which would also make it harder to slice it thinner. You need a long bread knife to go through both sides of the slicer in order to slice straight. I have the Zojirushi bread machine that makes large loafs and there is 2-3 inches on side of the bread loaf when placed in the slicer. If the loaf is fresh it will rip instead of cut when you try to cut it to thin. This is worse for sour dough. If the loaf is a day old, it might work but my family likes it still warm from the bread maker. Also, the slicer is wider than it appears in this picture. The knife blade wiggles the side that the loaf is not against which would also make it harder to slice it thinner. You need a long bread knife to go through both sides of the slicer in order to slice straight. I have the Zojirushi bread machine that makes large loafs and there is 2-3 inches on side of the bread loaf when placed in... » Read More If the loaf is fresh it will rip instead of cut when you try to cut it to thin. This is worse for sour dough. If the loaf is a day old, it might work but my family likes it still warm from the bread maker. Also, the slicer is wider than it appears in this picture. The knife blade wiggles the side that the loaf is not against which would also make it harder to slice it thinner. You need a long bread knife to go through both sides of the slicer in order to slice straight. I have the Zojirushi bread machine that makes large loafs and there is 2-3 inches on side of the bread loaf when placed in the slicer. « Show Less
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Sorry Tweety Bird .... You can only try it ..... The slices are really not very thick when cut using the slots on the slicer ..... Much thinner and you won't have much bread left &#128556;
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The slices are approx. 1/2 inch thick if used as directed. I find that you can adjust the thickness larger by moving the loaf within the guides. I hope this helps.
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Yes, but it will be snug and the end hangs out a bit (4 slices on a normal loaf).
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Go to youtube and search for Weston Slicer. There are a few videos showing how to use a similar (7 1/2 inch) model but not this exact one.
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I've never tried it, but, I don't believe you can. There are two different blades, one on each side of the slicer, but, you only use one side at a time.
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it's really meant to be a basic slicer. I guess you could lay a carrot or small potato "sideways" and make slices and then cut them into julienne pieces, but that may be a more advanced cut. However, if you only want thin 'shreds' and the shape isn't important, it could certainly do that on the thinnest setting.
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I honestly don't know. I have used my cutter to slice parchment but nothing thinner than that. It does a nice job on parchment....doesn't leave a frayed edge or not cut cleanly. I would think if your blade is sharp the cutter would do a fine job.
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Not on this item. The slices are universal. Which I've found to be the perfect width. Not too skinny and not to fat.I watch my wife slice a pineapple the old fashioned way while I zip through mine in a quarter the time with this handygizmo.
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No it sure can't cannot. You can grate, or make thick and thin slices. You'll need to get a mandolin if you want to do some quick dicing.
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I am sorry I can not help you . I do not know the answer I am using the blade the slicer came with as I am afraid to change the blade.... It is very sharp.... good luck
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I haven't had that problem. It is 5 inches wide which is big enough for the size pan I use. The length doesn't seem to matter. I slice the bread with an electric knife about 1/4 inch thick and then push the bread through and continue until there are several slices, then bag those and continue. I love this product because I like thin bread, and I can make the slices any thickness I choose.
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This slicer works very well. The shred width is not adjustable. It is very fine. Around 1/8th inch?
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You can slice pretty close to paper thin but remember this is not an automatic slicer. You have to push the meat across the blade and the guide and back of the machine are plastic. If you push just a little too hard the plastic back gives and you end up with a thicker slice than you want.
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You know, I'd never tried this before until your question but I happened to have a wedge of hard Parmesan cheese in the refrigerator. I took it out and very easily sliced 4-5 slices off the end that ranged between 1/8" and 1/4" thick depending on how much pressure I put on the cheese pushing it through and how thick I set the adjustment for the slicing range. Thanks for the question! Now you have an answer to your question, and I have more options in cheese to put on the grilled sandwiches that I make! I just made one yesterday slicing apples crossways to go with provolone, sliced Vidala onions, green peppers and Dijon on rustic bread with home grown herbs. Yum!
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I bought this slicer for my mom. She said it's pretty thin. Maybe 1/4 inch is the thinkest and a little thicker than paper thin is the thinnest. I hope this helps.
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We have only cut about 1/2 inch slices. Beyond that, we are not sure. Hope that helps. We are very pleased with our slicer.
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Not to worry! it's very easy to use. pull down the plastic panel, slide your loaf in firmly, slice down through the slit. I have to trim the sides of my bread machine loaf just a little so it will fit in easily. It is fairly sturdy, and helps me get an even slice.