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>I bought this tool from Wal-Mart to peel my carrots:
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> http://www.davidmellordesign.com/aca...2620_large.jpg
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> but it does an awful job of peeling the carrots. did I buy the wrong
> tool for the job or are Wal-Mart peelers really bad?

Wal Mart peelers are crap. Bed, Bath, & Beyond carries a line of peelers
that do an excellent job. Same blade shape, better handle, peels everything
easily. You can even make shaved carrot slices for salads. iirc, it was $8
to $10.