I Really Want to Love the Mandoline...

[Tanoi]

Every time I try it, my slices of veggies are paper thin. I have adjusted the blade back and forth, and there's not much difference. Is there a way to make them thicker? I can practically see through my slices. If they were thicker I'd use it a lot more.

 

[Addie4TLC]

I made the BIG mistake of trying to cut lemons with it AT A SHOW w/o practicing at home and just got embarassed. Thank you for all who posted that practice makes perfect. I will do that and give it another chance and not throw it against the wall anymore...

 

[chefann]

Every time I try it, my slices of veggies are paper thin. I have adjusted the blade back and forth, and there's not much difference. Is there a way to make them thicker? I can practically see through my slices. If they were thicker I'd use it a lot more.

The V-shaped blade cuts thicker than the adjustable blade.

 

[wadesgirl]

I don't think it's an experience thing, I never cooked much before PC and owned both the USG and UM. I like the UM better because it's safer but it's always in my car so I will pull out the USG once in a while, just use it very carefully. It can take some time to get used to it. Watch the video and try it again yourself.

 

[kspry]

Then as soon as I got home I got out a lime to try it again, and it worked prefectly!! ARGH!

This has happened to me at 3 shows. Limes & tomatoes slice perfectly for me at home, every time. So, I know how to use the UM. It just betrays me at shows.

Now, I don't use the UM at a show unless it's a potato or apple.