ok, this is the 3rd or 4th time that I have tried using my KA slicer and
shredder ... each time it seems as though it is more work (aka mess) than it
should be.
I have NO idea what I'm doing wrong ... but I find using the slicer and
shredder almost imposable.
Any suggestions?
If you have one .. how well does it work for you?
I'm think I'm going to go ahead and buy a food processor ... and give up on
the slicer and shedder.

On Fri 13 Jun 2008 04:45:30p, Woolstitcher told us...

> ok, this is the 3rd or 4th time that I have tried using my KA slicer and
> shredder ... each time it seems as though it is more work (aka mess)
> than it should be.
> I have NO idea what I'm doing wrong ... but I find using the slicer and
> shredder almost imposable.
> Any suggestions?
> If you have one .. how well does it work for you?
> I'm think I'm going to go ahead and buy a food processor ... and give up
> on the slicer and shedder.

Can you describe in more detail what the "more work (aka) ness)" is? I
have no problem with mine, but usually use it only for large quantities.

If you're referring to the way the sliced/shredded food comes out of the
unit, you might try using a large ziploc bag tightened around the exit
where the food comes out.

--
Wayne Boatwright
-------------------------------------------
Friday, 06(VI)/13(XIII)/08(MMVIII)
-------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------
When you're a god, you don't have to
have reasons.
-------------------------------------------

Woolstitcher wrote:
> ok, this is the 3rd or 4th time that I have tried using my KA slicer
> and shredder ... each time it seems as though it is more work (aka
> mess) than it should be.
> I have NO idea what I'm doing wrong ... but I find using the slicer
> and shredder almost imposable.
> Any suggestions?
> If you have one .. how well does it work for you?
> I'm think I'm going to go ahead and buy a food processor ... and give
> up on the slicer and shedder.
I have no problem with mine. I usually use it for larger quantities because
I don't want to get the parts out of the cupboard. Even a food processor
entails mess and parts to wash. If you are doing just a little a knife is
easiest or if doing just a bit more, one of those V-slicers for for $20-25
is the bee's knees -- quick, simple, easy to clean, easy to store. I have
all three products. . .I had the KA first complete with the accessories as a
gift. I got the V-slicer next and wouldn't trade it for anything. Last
purchase was a KA food processor and I wouldn't trade it for anything
either, but I use it for different things than the V-slicer.
Janet

"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
6.120...
> On Fri 13 Jun 2008 04:45:30p, Woolstitcher told us...
>
>> ok, this is the 3rd or 4th time that I have tried using my KA slicer and
>> shredder ... each time it seems as though it is more work (aka mess)
>> than it should be.
>> I have NO idea what I'm doing wrong ... but I find using the slicer and
>> shredder almost imposable.
>> Any suggestions?
>> If you have one .. how well does it work for you?
>> I'm think I'm going to go ahead and buy a food processor ... and give up
>> on the slicer and shedder.
>
> Can you describe in more detail what the "more work (aka) ness)" is? I
> have no problem with mine, but usually use it only for large quantities.
>
> If you're referring to the way the sliced/shredded food comes out of the
> unit, you might try using a large ziploc bag tightened around the exit
> where the food comes out.
>
> --

Well, first I had a hard time getting the blade onto the post ... I know I
don't have the best hand strength .. but I had to use pliers to get it tight
enough. Second, I had a hard time locking the main pc in place (I don't
have this problem w/ other attachments) I really had to fight with it. And
then ... a lot of the food didn't go into the container that I was holding
.... a lot of it shot out ... or was left in the blade (I was cutting radish
and shredding carrots)
The Zip Loc idea sounds like a good one ... maybe I'll try that next. That
would fix the shooting out problem (even on slow speeds)

"Janet Bostwick" > wrote in message
m...
> Woolstitcher wrote:
>> ok, this is the 3rd or 4th time that I have tried using my KA slicer
>> and shredder ... each time it seems as though it is more work (aka
>> mess) than it should be.
>> I have NO idea what I'm doing wrong ... but I find using the slicer
>> and shredder almost imposable.
>> Any suggestions?
>> If you have one .. how well does it work for you?
>> I'm think I'm going to go ahead and buy a food processor ... and give
>> up on the slicer and shedder.
> I have no problem with mine. I usually use it for larger quantities
> because I don't want to get the parts out of the cupboard. Even a food
> processor entails mess and parts to wash. If you are doing just a little
> a knife is easiest or if doing just a bit more, one of those V-slicers for
> for $20-25 is the bee's knees -- quick, simple, easy to clean, easy to
> store. I have all three products. . .I had the KA first complete with the
> accessories as a gift. I got the V-slicer next and wouldn't trade it for
> anything. Last purchase was a KA food processor and I wouldn't trade it
> for anything either, but I use it for different things than the V-slicer.
> Janet
>

V-slicer?

"Woolstitcher" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
> 6.120...
>> On Fri 13 Jun 2008 04:45:30p, Woolstitcher told us...
>>
>>> ok, this is the 3rd or 4th time that I have tried using my KA slicer and
>>> shredder ... each time it seems as though it is more work (aka mess)
>>> than it should be.
>>> I have NO idea what I'm doing wrong ... but I find using the slicer and
>>> shredder almost imposable.
>>> Any suggestions?
>>> If you have one .. how well does it work for you?
>>> I'm think I'm going to go ahead and buy a food processor ... and give up
>>> on the slicer and shedder.
>>
>> Can you describe in more detail what the "more work (aka) ness)" is? I
>> have no problem with mine, but usually use it only for large quantities.
>>
>> If you're referring to the way the sliced/shredded food comes out of the
>> unit, you might try using a large ziploc bag tightened around the exit
>> where the food comes out.
>>
>> --
>
> Well, first I had a hard time getting the blade onto the post ... I know I
> don't have the best hand strength .. but I had to use pliers to get it
> tight enough. Second, I had a hard time locking the main pc in place (I
> don't have this problem w/ other attachments) I really had to fight with
> it. And then ... a lot of the food didn't go into the container that I
> was holding ... a lot of it shot out ... or was left in the blade (I was
> cutting radish and shredding carrots)
> The Zip Loc idea sounds like a good one ... maybe I'll try that next.
> That would fix the shooting out problem (even on slow speeds)
>

well, IF I would have known this (btw, I love youtube

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Q8clT5F2pt0

On Jun 13, 7:45�pm, "Woolstitcher" > wrote:
> ok, this is the 3rd or 4th time that I have tried using my KA slicer and
> shredder ... each time it seems as though it is more work (aka mess) than it
> should be.
> I have NO idea what I'm doing wrong ... but I find using the slicer and
> shredder almost imposable.
> Any suggestions?
> If you have one .. how well does it work for you?
> I'm think I'm going to go ahead and buy a food processor ... and give up on
> the slicer and shedder.

The KA slicer/shredder attachment is essentially a toy (as are all
it's attachments). and depending what you want to slice/shred and how
fussy you are about uniformity and neatness you very well may do
better with a chefs knife and cutting board than with any home style
food processor.... there are commercial processors that work very well
but they're not appropriate for the quantities needed at home nor
would you want to know the price.

Unless you have a physical disability that prevents you from using a
knife (or you're a klutz) I'd suggest you don't even think about a
food processor for slicing/shredding. Slicing/shredding is best
accomplished with a sharp knife and/or box grater. If you plan to
make huge quantities of shredded cabbage for slaw or kraut you'll do
far better with one of those inexpensive Amish type gizmos... they're
good for many other kitchen chores... they're time tested, use no
electric, and will last your lifetime and your heirs.

http://tinyurl.com/6s9c6n

http://www.lehmans.com/shopping/prod...rd=slaw+cutter


---

"Woolstitcher" > wrote in
:

>
> "Janet Bostwick" > wrote in message
> m...
>> Woolstitcher wrote:
>>> ok, this is the 3rd or 4th time that I have tried using my KA slicer
>>> and shredder ... each time it seems as though it is more work (aka
>>> mess) than it should be.
>>> I have NO idea what I'm doing wrong ... but I find using the slicer
>>> and shredder almost imposable.
>>> Any suggestions?
>>> If you have one .. how well does it work for you?
>>> I'm think I'm going to go ahead and buy a food processor ... and
>>> give up on the slicer and shedder.
>> I have no problem with mine. I usually use it for larger quantities
>> because I don't want to get the parts out of the cupboard. Even a
>> food processor entails mess and parts to wash. If you are doing just
>> a little a knife is easiest or if doing just a bit more, one of those
>> V-slicers for for $20-25 is the bee's knees -- quick, simple, easy to
>> clean, easy to store. I have all three products. . .I had the KA
>> first complete with the accessories as a gift. I got the V-slicer
>> next and wouldn't trade it for anything. Last purchase was a KA food
>> processor and I wouldn't trade it for anything either, but I use it
>> for different things than the V-slicer. Janet
>>
>
> V-slicer?
>
>
>

http://www.amazon.com/Borner-V-1001-.../dp/B0000632QE

a adustable blade that can slice or shred manually...it only con is it'll
bite your fingers if you aren't careful.

there are cheaper placs to buy this. Get the guard as well.

--

The house of the burning beet-Alan

"Sheldon" > wrote in message
...
On Jun 13, 7:45?pm, "Woolstitcher" > wrote:
> ok, this is the 3rd or 4th time that I have tried using my KA slicer and
> shredder ... each time it seems as though it is more work (aka mess) than
> it
> should be.
> I have NO idea what I'm doing wrong ... but I find using the slicer and
> shredder almost imposable.
> Any suggestions?
> If you have one .. how well does it work for you?
> I'm think I'm going to go ahead and buy a food processor ... and give up
> on
> the slicer and shedder.

The KA slicer/shredder attachment is essentially a toy (as are all
it's attachments). and depending what you want to slice/shred and how
fussy you are about uniformity and neatness you very well may do
better with a chefs knife and cutting board than with any home style
food processor.... there are commercial processors that work very well
but they're not appropriate for the quantities needed at home nor
would you want to know the price.

Unless you have a physical disability

I can do a little, but not much. I have nerve damage in my hands, that is
why I got the slicer in the first place. I was trying to make things easy.
(btw, I know I didn't say that in my OP)

that prevents you from using a
knife (or you're a klutz) I'd suggest you don't even think about a
food processor for slicing/shredding. Slicing/shredding is best
accomplished with a sharp knife and/or box grater. If you plan to
make huge quantities of shredded cabbage for slaw or kraut you'll do
far better with one of those inexpensive Amish type gizmos... they're
good for many other kitchen chores... they're time tested, use no
electric, and will last your lifetime and your heirs.

http://tinyurl.com/6s9c6n

http://www.lehmans.com/shopping/prod...rd=slaw+cutter

Thanks.
I grew up near Lehmans .... I should go there more often. I'm about 90 min
from there now. I do everything I can to stay out of that area ... think
"Children of the Corn" hehe


---

"hahabogus" > wrote in message
...
> "Woolstitcher" > wrote in
> :
>
>>
>> "Janet Bostwick" > wrote in message
>> m...
>>> Woolstitcher wrote:
>>>> ok, this is the 3rd or 4th time that I have tried using my KA slicer
>>>> and shredder ... each time it seems as though it is more work (aka
>>>> mess) than it should be.
>>>> I have NO idea what I'm doing wrong ... but I find using the slicer
>>>> and shredder almost imposable.
>>>> Any suggestions?
>>>> If you have one .. how well does it work for you?
>>>> I'm think I'm going to go ahead and buy a food processor ... and
>>>> give up on the slicer and shedder.
>>> I have no problem with mine. I usually use it for larger quantities
>>> because I don't want to get the parts out of the cupboard. Even a
>>> food processor entails mess and parts to wash. If you are doing just
>>> a little a knife is easiest or if doing just a bit more, one of those
>>> V-slicers for for $20-25 is the bee's knees -- quick, simple, easy to
>>> clean, easy to store. I have all three products. . .I had the KA
>>> first complete with the accessories as a gift. I got the V-slicer
>>> next and wouldn't trade it for anything. Last purchase was a KA food
>>> processor and I wouldn't trade it for anything either, but I use it
>>> for different things than the V-slicer. Janet
>>>
>>
>> V-slicer?
>>
>>
>>
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Borner-V-1001-.../dp/B0000632QE
>
> a adustable blade that can slice or shred manually...it only con is it'll
> bite your fingers if you aren't careful.
>
> there are cheaper placs to buy this. Get the guard as well.
>

Thanks,
That could work

On Fri 13 Jun 2008 05:12:35p, Woolstitcher told us...

>
> "Woolstitcher" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
>> 6.120...
>>> On Fri 13 Jun 2008 04:45:30p, Woolstitcher told us...
>>>
>>>> ok, this is the 3rd or 4th time that I have tried using my KA slicer
>>>> and shredder ... each time it seems as though it is more work (aka
>>>> mess) than it should be.
>>>> I have NO idea what I'm doing wrong ... but I find using the slicer
>>>> and shredder almost imposable.
>>>> Any suggestions?
>>>> If you have one .. how well does it work for you?
>>>> I'm think I'm going to go ahead and buy a food processor ... and give
>>>> up on the slicer and shedder.
>>>
>>> Can you describe in more detail what the "more work (aka) ness)" is?
>>> I have no problem with mine, but usually use it only for large
>>> quantities.
>>>
>>> If you're referring to the way the sliced/shredded food comes out of
>>> the unit, you might try using a large ziploc bag tightened around the
>>> exit where the food comes out.
>>>
>>> --
>>
>> Well, first I had a hard time getting the blade onto the post ... I
>> know I don't have the best hand strength .. but I had to use pliers to
>> get it tight enough. Second, I had a hard time locking the main pc in
>> place (I don't have this problem w/ other attachments) I really had to
>> fight with it. And then ... a lot of the food didn't go into the
>> container that I was holding ... a lot of it shot out ... or was left
>> in the blade (I was cutting radish and shredding carrots)
>> The Zip Loc idea sounds like a good one ... maybe I'll try that next.
>> That would fix the shooting out problem (even on slow speeds)
>>
>
> well, IF I would have known this (btw, I love youtube
>
> http://youtube.com/watch?v=Q8clT5F2pt0

Good clip. But I'm surprised that those instructions weren't included with
your unit. At least it will be easier now.



--
Wayne Boatwright
-------------------------------------------
Friday, 06(VI)/13(XIII)/08(MMVIII)
-------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------
Your denial of my victimhood is
lowering my self-esteem - Calvin
-------------------------------------------

"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
6.120...
> On Fri 13 Jun 2008 05:12:35p, Woolstitcher told us...
>
>>
>> "Woolstitcher" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>>
>>> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
>>> 6.120...
>>>> On Fri 13 Jun 2008 04:45:30p, Woolstitcher told us...
>>>>
>>>>> ok, this is the 3rd or 4th time that I have tried using my KA slicer
>>>>> and shredder ... each time it seems as though it is more work (aka
>>>>> mess) than it should be.
>>>>> I have NO idea what I'm doing wrong ... but I find using the slicer
>>>>> and shredder almost imposable.
>>>>> Any suggestions?
>>>>> If you have one .. how well does it work for you?
>>>>> I'm think I'm going to go ahead and buy a food processor ... and give
>>>>> up on the slicer and shedder.
>>>>
>>>> Can you describe in more detail what the "more work (aka) ness)" is?
>>>> I have no problem with mine, but usually use it only for large
>>>> quantities.
>>>>
>>>> If you're referring to the way the sliced/shredded food comes out of
>>>> the unit, you might try using a large ziploc bag tightened around the
>>>> exit where the food comes out.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>
>>> Well, first I had a hard time getting the blade onto the post ... I
>>> know I don't have the best hand strength .. but I had to use pliers to
>>> get it tight enough. Second, I had a hard time locking the main pc in
>>> place (I don't have this problem w/ other attachments) I really had to
>>> fight with it. And then ... a lot of the food didn't go into the
>>> container that I was holding ... a lot of it shot out ... or was left
>>> in the blade (I was cutting radish and shredding carrots)
>>> The Zip Loc idea sounds like a good one ... maybe I'll try that next.
>>> That would fix the shooting out problem (even on slow speeds)
>>>
>>
>> well, IF I would have known this (btw, I love youtube
>>
>> http://youtube.com/watch?v=Q8clT5F2pt0
>
> Good clip. But I'm surprised that those instructions weren't included
> with
> your unit. At least it will be easier now.
>
>

They could have been ... I may have just missed it.

Woolstitcher wrote:
>
> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
> 6.120...
> > On Fri 13 Jun 2008 05:12:35p, Woolstitcher told us...
> >
> >>
> >> "Woolstitcher" > wrote in message
> >> ...
> >>>
> >>> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
> >>> 6.120...
> >>>> On Fri 13 Jun 2008 04:45:30p, Woolstitcher told us...
> >>>>
> >>>>> ok, this is the 3rd or 4th time that I have tried using my KA slicer
> >>>>> and shredder ... each time it seems as though it is more work (aka
> >>>>> mess) than it should be.
> >>>>> I have NO idea what I'm doing wrong ... but I find using the slicer
> >>>>> and shredder almost imposable.
> >>>>> Any suggestions?
> >>>>> If you have one .. how well does it work for you?
> >>>>> I'm think I'm going to go ahead and buy a food processor ... and give
> >>>>> up on the slicer and shedder.
> >>>>
> >>>> Can you describe in more detail what the "more work (aka) ness)" is?
> >>>> I have no problem with mine, but usually use it only for large
> >>>> quantities.
> >>>>
> >>>> If you're referring to the way the sliced/shredded food comes out of
> >>>> the unit, you might try using a large ziploc bag tightened around the
> >>>> exit where the food comes out.
> >>>>
> >>>> --
> >>>
> >>> Well, first I had a hard time getting the blade onto the post ... I
> >>> know I don't have the best hand strength .. but I had to use pliers to
> >>> get it tight enough. Second, I had a hard time locking the main pc in
> >>> place (I don't have this problem w/ other attachments) I really had to
> >>> fight with it. And then ... a lot of the food didn't go into the
> >>> container that I was holding ... a lot of it shot out ... or was left
> >>> in the blade (I was cutting radish and shredding carrots)
> >>> The Zip Loc idea sounds like a good one ... maybe I'll try that next.
> >>> That would fix the shooting out problem (even on slow speeds)
> >>>
> >>
> >> well, IF I would have known this (btw, I love youtube
> >>
> >> http://youtube.com/watch?v=Q8clT5F2pt0
> >
> > Good clip. But I'm surprised that those instructions weren't included
> > with
> > your unit. At least it will be easier now.
> >
> >
>
> They could have been ... I may have just missed it.

Well, I'll be!!! New trick. Thanks for sharing the youtube link. I
don't think I saw that tip for the KA Shredder/Slicer attachment in its
instructions. And all this time I'd been using pliers to separate the
shredder/slice die from the turnshaft! Heh!

Sky, who won't forget this handy hint

--
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Ultimate Kitchen Rule -- Cook's Choice

"Sky" > wrote in message
...
> Woolstitcher wrote:
>>
>> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
>> 6.120...
>> > On Fri 13 Jun 2008 05:12:35p, Woolstitcher told us...
>> >
>> >>
>> >> "Woolstitcher" > wrote in message
>> >> ...
>> >>>
>> >>> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
>> >>> 6.120...
>> >>>> On Fri 13 Jun 2008 04:45:30p, Woolstitcher told us...
>> >>>>
>> >>>>> ok, this is the 3rd or 4th time that I have tried using my KA
>> >>>>> slicer
>> >>>>> and shredder ... each time it seems as though it is more work (aka
>> >>>>> mess) than it should be.
>> >>>>> I have NO idea what I'm doing wrong ... but I find using the slicer
>> >>>>> and shredder almost imposable.
>> >>>>> Any suggestions?
>> >>>>> If you have one .. how well does it work for you?
>> >>>>> I'm think I'm going to go ahead and buy a food processor ... and
>> >>>>> give
>> >>>>> up on the slicer and shedder.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> Can you describe in more detail what the "more work (aka) ness)" is?
>> >>>> I have no problem with mine, but usually use it only for large
>> >>>> quantities.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> If you're referring to the way the sliced/shredded food comes out of
>> >>>> the unit, you might try using a large ziploc bag tightened around
>> >>>> the
>> >>>> exit where the food comes out.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> --
>> >>>
>> >>> Well, first I had a hard time getting the blade onto the post ... I
>> >>> know I don't have the best hand strength .. but I had to use pliers
>> >>> to
>> >>> get it tight enough. Second, I had a hard time locking the main pc
>> >>> in
>> >>> place (I don't have this problem w/ other attachments) I really had
>> >>> to
>> >>> fight with it. And then ... a lot of the food didn't go into the
>> >>> container that I was holding ... a lot of it shot out ... or was left
>> >>> in the blade (I was cutting radish and shredding carrots)
>> >>> The Zip Loc idea sounds like a good one ... maybe I'll try that next.
>> >>> That would fix the shooting out problem (even on slow speeds)
>> >>>
>> >>
>> >> well, IF I would have known this (btw, I love youtube
>> >>
>> >> http://youtube.com/watch?v=Q8clT5F2pt0
>> >
>> > Good clip. But I'm surprised that those instructions weren't included
>> > with
>> > your unit. At least it will be easier now.
>> >
>> >
>>
>> They could have been ... I may have just missed it.
>
> Well, I'll be!!! New trick. Thanks for sharing the youtube link. I
> don't think I saw that tip for the KA Shredder/Slicer attachment in its
> instructions. And all this time I'd been using pliers to separate the
> shredder/slice die from the turnshaft! Heh!
>
> Sky, who won't forget this handy hint
>

I love youtube ... everying is there lol
It's nice to be good for sumpin'

In article >,
"Woolstitcher" > wrote:

> ok, this is the 3rd or 4th time that I have tried using my KA slicer and
> shredder ... each time it seems as though it is more work (aka mess) than it
> should be.
> I have NO idea what I'm doing wrong ... but I find using the slicer and
> shredder almost imposable.
> Any suggestions?
> If you have one .. how well does it work for you?
> I'm think I'm going to go ahead and buy a food processor ... and give up on
> the slicer and shedder.


What is it you're trying to slice or shred? I used to use the slicer
for prepping chocolate "coating" for melting. You can shred carrots
nicely. And cabbage for slaw. Cheese can be shredded if it's firm;
too soft is a mess.
--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
Huffy and Bubbles Do France: http://www.jamlady.eboard.com

"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> "Woolstitcher" > wrote:
>
>> ok, this is the 3rd or 4th time that I have tried using my KA slicer and
>> shredder ... each time it seems as though it is more work (aka mess) than
>> it
>> should be.
>> I have NO idea what I'm doing wrong ... but I find using the slicer and
>> shredder almost imposable.
>> Any suggestions?
>> If you have one .. how well does it work for you?
>> I'm think I'm going to go ahead and buy a food processor ... and give up
>> on
>> the slicer and shedder.
>
>
> What is it you're trying to slice or shred? I used to use the slicer
> for prepping chocolate "coating" for melting. You can shred carrots
> nicely. And cabbage for slaw. Cheese can be shredded if it's firm;
> too soft is a mess.
> --
> -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
> Huffy and Bubbles Do France: http://www.jamlady.eboard.com

carrots (shread) radish (slice)

In article >,
"Woolstitcher" > wrote:

> "Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
> ...
> > In article >,
> > "Woolstitcher" > wrote:
> >
> >> ok, this is the 3rd or 4th time that I have tried using my KA
> >> slicer and shredder ... each time it seems as though it is more
> >> work (aka mess) than it should be. I have NO idea what I'm doing
> >> wrong ... but I find using the slicer and shredder almost
> >> imposable. Any suggestions? If you have one .. how well does it
> >> work for you? I'm think I'm going to go ahead and buy a food
> >> processor ... and give up on the slicer and shedder.

> >
> >
> > What is it you're trying to slice or shred? I used to use the slicer
> > for prepping chocolate "coating" for melting. You can shred carrots
> > nicely. And cabbage for slaw. Cheese can be shredded if it's firm;
> > too soft is a mess.
> > --
> > -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
> > Huffy and Bubbles Do France: http://www.jamlady.eboard.com
>
> carrots (shread) radish (slice)

I don't think you can expect to get the kind of slices with that rig
that you *might* get with a food processor‹ you'd have to carefully
position the radishes in the food processor feed tube to get that kind
of slice. If you want radishes perfectly sliced parallel to the
radish's equator, I think you need a sharp knife. And you pretty much
(if I remember correctly; I haven't used one of those in about 25
years) have to fill the hopper with product‹the nature of the beast. I
don't see me using that slicer for radishes; I'd use it for shredding
cabbage, carrots; slicing lots of onions if I didn't care which way the
slice went. KWIM?
--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
Huffy and Bubbles Do France: http://www.jamlady.eboard.com

"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> "Woolstitcher" > wrote:
>
>> "Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > In article >,
>> > "Woolstitcher" > wrote:
>> >
>> >> ok, this is the 3rd or 4th time that I have tried using my KA
>> >> slicer and shredder ... each time it seems as though it is more
>> >> work (aka mess) than it should be. I have NO idea what I'm doing
>> >> wrong ... but I find using the slicer and shredder almost
>> >> imposable. Any suggestions? If you have one .. how well does it
>> >> work for you? I'm think I'm going to go ahead and buy a food
>> >> processor ... and give up on the slicer and shedder.
>
>> >
>> >
>> > What is it you're trying to slice or shred? I used to use the slicer
>> > for prepping chocolate "coating" for melting. You can shred carrots
>> > nicely. And cabbage for slaw. Cheese can be shredded if it's firm;
>> > too soft is a mess.
>> > --
>> > -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
>> > Huffy and Bubbles Do France: http://www.jamlady.eboard.com
>>
>> carrots (shread) radish (slice)
>
> I don't think you can expect to get the kind of slices with that rig
> that you *might* get with a food processor< you'd have to carefully
> position the radishes in the food processor feed tube to get that kind
> of slice. If you want radishes perfectly sliced parallel to the
> radish's equator, I think you need a sharp knife. And you pretty much
> (if I remember correctly; I haven't used one of those in about 25
> years) have to fill the hopper with product > don't see me using that
> slicer for radishes; I'd use it for shredding
> cabbage, carrots; slicing lots of onions if I didn't care which way the
> slice went. KWIM?
> --
> -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
> Huffy and Bubbles Do France: http://www.jamlady.eboard.com

Understood.
Thanks.

On Jun 14, 8:59*am, Melba's Jammin' >
wrote:
> In article >,
>
>
>
>
>
> *"Woolstitcher" > wrote:
> > "Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
> ...
> > > In article >,
> > > "Woolstitcher" > wrote:
>
> > >> ok, this is the 3rd or 4th time that I have tried using my KA
> > >> slicer and shredder ... each time it seems as though it is more
> > >> work (aka mess) than it should be. I have NO idea what I'm doing
> > >> wrong ... but I find using the slicer and shredder almost
> > >> imposable. Any suggestions? If you have one .. how well does it
> > >> work for you? I'm think I'm going to go ahead and buy a food
> > >> processor ... and give up on the slicer and shedder.
>
> > > What is it you're trying to slice or shred? *I used to use the slicer
> > > for prepping chocolate "coating" for melting. *You can shred carrots
> > > nicely. * And cabbage for slaw. *Cheese can be shredded if it's firm;
> > > too soft is a mess.
> > > --
> > > -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
> > > Huffy and Bubbles Do France:http://www.jamlady.eboard.com
>
> > carrots (shread) radish (slice)
>
> I don't think you can expect to get the kind of slices with that rig
> that you *might* get with a food processor‹ you'd have to carefully
> position the radishes in the food processor feed tube to get that kind
> of slice. *If you want radishes perfectly sliced parallel to the
> radish's equator, I think you need a sharp knife. *And you pretty much
> (if I remember correctly; I haven't used one of those in about *25
> years) have to fill the hopper with product‹the nature of the beast. *I
> don't see me using that slicer for radishes; I'd use it for shredding
> cabbage, carrots; slicing lots of onions if I didn't care which way the
> slice went. *KWIM?

Box graters are great kitchen tools

My box grater has one side with three slicing blade protrusions; makes
quick work of very nicely slicing carrots, cukes, zukes, any firm
veggie, even radishes. Of course as with most veggies you still need
to prep, the radish by paring off the stem and root ends. But I very
rarely would slice more than like one bunch of radishes at once
(perhaps a dozen) so I'd just continue by slicing with the parer...
radishes tend to roll about with any kind of powered slicing gadget
and makes radish scraps, I get much nicer uniform slices with a
knife... sometimes I want very thin slices for garnish, then I use my
veggie peeler to make slices, can even go round and round making a
long thin wavy strip, makes a lovely pink carnation. For the home
kitchen the fewer electrical appliances the better, the best tools are
your hands.

Woolstitcher wrote:

>
> well, IF I would have known this (btw, I love youtube
>
> http://youtube.com/watch?v=Q8clT5F2pt0
>

Thank you so very, very much. I plan to get that attachment in the next
few weeks. I downloaded the video.

I just love the great info from this group!

Texas Janet

--
Janet Wilder
Bad spelling. Bad punctuation
Good Friends. Good Life

On Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:18:02 GMT, hahabogus > wrote:

>"Woolstitcher" > wrote in
:
>
>>
>> "Janet Bostwick" > wrote in message
>> m...
>>> Woolstitcher wrote:
>>>
>>
>> V-slicer?
>
>http://www.amazon.com/Borner-V-1001-.../dp/B0000632QE
>
>a adustable blade that can slice or shred manually...it only con is it'll
>bite your fingers if you aren't careful.
>
>there are cheaper placs to buy this. Get the guard as well.

or something like the joyce chen mandoline:

<http://www.amazon.com/Joyce-Chen-Inch-Asian-Mandoline/dp/B0001VQIIG>

....there are cheaper knock-offs at asian markets. there's a box below
the slicer which catches the shreds, making it less messy. but they
are for smaller jobs.

your pal,
blake

Sheldon wrote:
> On Jun 14, 8:59 am, Melba's Jammin' >
> wrote:
>> In article >,
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "Woolstitcher" > wrote:
>>> "Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> In article >,
>>>> "Woolstitcher" > wrote:
>>>>> ok, this is the 3rd or 4th time that I have tried using my KA
>>>>> slicer and shredder ... each time it seems as though it is more
>>>>> work (aka mess) than it should be. I have NO idea what I'm doing
>>>>> wrong ... but I find using the slicer and shredder almost
>>>>> imposable. Any suggestions? If you have one .. how well does it
>>>>> work for you? I'm think I'm going to go ahead and buy a food
>>>>> processor ... and give up on the slicer and shedder.
>>>> What is it you're trying to slice or shred? I used to use the slicer
>>>> for prepping chocolate "coating" for melting. You can shred carrots
>>>> nicely. And cabbage for slaw. Cheese can be shredded if it's firm;
>>>> too soft is a mess.
>>>> --
>>>> -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
>>>> Huffy and Bubbles Do France:http://www.jamlady.eboard.com
>>> carrots (shread) radish (slice)
>> I don't think you can expect to get the kind of slices with that rig
>> that you *might* get with a food processor‹ you'd have to carefully
>> position the radishes in the food processor feed tube to get that kind
>> of slice. If you want radishes perfectly sliced parallel to the
>> radish's equator, I think you need a sharp knife. And you pretty much
>> (if I remember correctly; I haven't used one of those in about 25
>> years) have to fill the hopper with product‹the nature of the beast. I
>> don't see me using that slicer for radishes; I'd use it for shredding
>> cabbage, carrots; slicing lots of onions if I didn't care which way the
>> slice went. KWIM?
>
> Box graters are great kitchen tools
>
> My box grater has one side with three slicing blade protrusions; makes
> quick work of very nicely slicing carrots, cukes, zukes, any firm
> veggie, even radishes. Of course as with most veggies you still need
> to prep, the radish by paring off the stem and root ends. But I very
> rarely would slice more than like one bunch of radishes at once
> (perhaps a dozen) so I'd just continue by slicing with the parer...
> radishes tend to roll about with any kind of powered slicing gadget
> and makes radish scraps, I get much nicer uniform slices with a
> knife... sometimes I want very thin slices for garnish, then I use my
> veggie peeler to make slices, can even go round and round making a
> long thin wavy strip, makes a lovely pink carnation. For the home
> kitchen the fewer electrical appliances the better, the best tools are
> your hands.
>

Shove it up your ass, Shelly.

Woolstitcher wrote:
>
> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
> 6.120...
> > On Fri 13 Jun 2008 05:12:35p, Woolstitcher told us...
> >
> >>
> >> "Woolstitcher" > wrote in message
> >> ...
> >>>
> >>> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
> >>> 6.120...
> >>>> On Fri 13 Jun 2008 04:45:30p, Woolstitcher told us...
> >>>>
> >>>>> ok, this is the 3rd or 4th time that I have tried using my KA slicer
> >>>>> and shredder ... each time it seems as though it is more work (aka
> >>>>> mess) than it should be.
> >>>>> I have NO idea what I'm doing wrong ... but I find using the slicer
> >>>>> and shredder almost imposable.
> >>>>> Any suggestions?
> >>>>> If you have one .. how well does it work for you?
> >>>>> I'm think I'm going to go ahead and buy a food processor ... and give
> >>>>> up on the slicer and shedder.
> >>>>
> >>>> Can you describe in more detail what the "more work (aka) ness)" is?
> >>>> I have no problem with mine, but usually use it only for large
> >>>> quantities.
> >>>>
> >>>> If you're referring to the way the sliced/shredded food comes out of
> >>>> the unit, you might try using a large ziploc bag tightened around the
> >>>> exit where the food comes out.
> >>>>
> >>>> --
> >>>
> >>> Well, first I had a hard time getting the blade onto the post ... I
> >>> know I don't have the best hand strength .. but I had to use pliers to
> >>> get it tight enough. Second, I had a hard time locking the main pc in
> >>> place (I don't have this problem w/ other attachments) I really had to
> >>> fight with it. And then ... a lot of the food didn't go into the
> >>> container that I was holding ... a lot of it shot out ... or was left
> >>> in the blade (I was cutting radish and shredding carrots)
> >>> The Zip Loc idea sounds like a good one ... maybe I'll try that next.
> >>> That would fix the shooting out problem (even on slow speeds)
> >>>
> >>
> >> well, IF I would have known this (btw, I love youtube
> >>
> >> http://youtube.com/watch?v=Q8clT5F2pt0
> >
> > Good clip. But I'm surprised that those instructions weren't included
> > with
> > your unit. At least it will be easier now.
> >
> >
>
> They could have been ... I may have just missed it.

If you can't find the instructions, KA will certainly send you another
copy.

WWW.KitchenAid.com 1-800-541-6390

"Arri London" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> Woolstitcher wrote:
>>
>> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
>> 6.120...
>> > On Fri 13 Jun 2008 05:12:35p, Woolstitcher told us...
>> >
>> >>
>> >> "Woolstitcher" > wrote in message
>> >> ...
>> >>>
>> >>> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
>> >>> 6.120...
>> >>>> On Fri 13 Jun 2008 04:45:30p, Woolstitcher told us...
>> >>>>
>> >>>>> ok, this is the 3rd or 4th time that I have tried using my KA
>> >>>>> slicer
>> >>>>> and shredder ... each time it seems as though it is more work (aka
>> >>>>> mess) than it should be.
>> >>>>> I have NO idea what I'm doing wrong ... but I find using the slicer
>> >>>>> and shredder almost imposable.
>> >>>>> Any suggestions?
>> >>>>> If you have one .. how well does it work for you?
>> >>>>> I'm think I'm going to go ahead and buy a food processor ... and
>> >>>>> give
>> >>>>> up on the slicer and shedder.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> Can you describe in more detail what the "more work (aka) ness)" is?
>> >>>> I have no problem with mine, but usually use it only for large
>> >>>> quantities.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> If you're referring to the way the sliced/shredded food comes out of
>> >>>> the unit, you might try using a large ziploc bag tightened around
>> >>>> the
>> >>>> exit where the food comes out.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> --
>> >>>
>> >>> Well, first I had a hard time getting the blade onto the post ... I
>> >>> know I don't have the best hand strength .. but I had to use pliers
>> >>> to
>> >>> get it tight enough. Second, I had a hard time locking the main pc
>> >>> in
>> >>> place (I don't have this problem w/ other attachments) I really had
>> >>> to
>> >>> fight with it. And then ... a lot of the food didn't go into the
>> >>> container that I was holding ... a lot of it shot out ... or was left
>> >>> in the blade (I was cutting radish and shredding carrots)
>> >>> The Zip Loc idea sounds like a good one ... maybe I'll try that next.
>> >>> That would fix the shooting out problem (even on slow speeds)
>> >>>
>> >>
>> >> well, IF I would have known this (btw, I love youtube
>> >>
>> >> http://youtube.com/watch?v=Q8clT5F2pt0
>> >
>> > Good clip. But I'm surprised that those instructions weren't included
>> > with
>> > your unit. At least it will be easier now.
>> >
>> >
>>
>> They could have been ... I may have just missed it.
>
> If you can't find the instructions, KA will certainly send you another
> copy.
>
> WWW.KitchenAid.com 1-800-541-6390

Thanks.