At a deli, they use a special meat slicer, but, is there something
affordable we can use at home to slice luncheon meat thinly?
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8816/1...bf58106a_c.jpg

I have my sister and her kids staying with me for a few months (don't
ask), and we pack them a lunch every school day, so I picked up big hunks
of Costco ham, turkey, and cheese, figuring I'd slice it up for the kids
to make sandwiches.
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7700/1...64c263f4_c.jpg

But I can't manually knife the stuff as thinly as they do with the
professional rotating blade meat slicers at the supermarket.

Is there a shop tool that's common that we can use to slice this meat up
thinly? Or do I have to buy an expensive meat slicer (which is probably
too expensive to be worthwhile)?

Anyone slice their own luncheon meat thinly at home?
What tool do you use?

On Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 12:34:40 AM UTC-5, Danny D. wrote:

At a deli, they use a special meat slicer, but, is there something
affordable we can use at home to slice luncheon meat thinly?
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8816/1...bf58106a_c.jpg


I answered you on the other site.

"Danny D." wrote in message
...
At a deli, they use a special meat slicer, but, is there something
affordable we can use at home to slice luncheon meat thinly?
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8816/1...bf58106a_c.jpg

I have my sister and her kids staying with me for a few months (don't
ask), and we pack them a lunch every school day, so I picked up big hunks
of Costco ham, turkey, and cheese, figuring I'd slice it up for the kids
to make sandwiches.
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7700/1...64c263f4_c.jpg

But I can't manually knife the stuff as thinly as they do with the
professional rotating blade meat slicers at the supermarket.

Is there a shop tool that's common that we can use to slice this meat up
thinly? Or do I have to buy an expensive meat slicer (which is probably
too expensive to be worthwhile)?

Anyone slice their own luncheon meat thinly at home?
What tool do you use?

You can buy a slicer for home use but they're not cheap.

Julie Bove wrote, on Tue, 21 Apr 2015 23:25:40 -0700:

You can buy a slicer for home use but they're not cheap.

Basically I want the least expensive *usable* meat slicer I can get
(even better if it's a tool that I already have, such as a dremel tool,
or a grinder motor, or a sawszall, etc.).

I should note that I googled the deli-style slicers, which run the gamut
in cost from about just over a hundred dollars to over a thousand dollars.
http://tinyurl.com/pm84rwo

With that kind of price range, there are going to be a *lot* of decisions
and tradeoffs that have to be made at the lower end.

If I simply by a $2,000 meat slicer, I'm sure I'll be happy with it; but,
to get one for less than a hundred will take the advice of others who have
actual experience in the lower end models.

Questions will arise such as blade material and type, diameter, motor power,
etc., that I don't even know to ask yet.

Only someone who is either happy or unhappy with the inexpensive slicers will
be able to advise me which way to go, or not to go, I would think.

Here's an example of a relatively inexpensive slicer, but I don't know if
its any good:
http://www.amazon.com/Continental-PS.../dp/B00196VYY0
http://www.amazon.com/Best-Choice-Pr.../dp/B008BTIMXE

But maybe there is a fitting for my radial arm saw, or for my circular saw?

"Danny D." wrote in message
...
At a deli, they use a special meat slicer, but, is there something
affordable we can use at home to slice luncheon meat thinly?
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8816/1...bf58106a_c.jpg

I have my sister and her kids staying with me for a few months (don't
ask), and we pack them a lunch every school day, so I picked up big hunks
of Costco ham, turkey, and cheese, figuring I'd slice it up for the kids
to make sandwiches.
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7700/1...64c263f4_c.jpg

But I can't manually knife the stuff as thinly as they do with the
professional rotating blade meat slicers at the supermarket.

Is there a shop tool that's common that we can use to slice this meat up
thinly? Or do I have to buy an expensive meat slicer (which is probably
too expensive to be worthwhile)?

Anyone slice their own luncheon meat thinly at home?
What tool do you use?

I am in UK and this is very similar to the one I have

http://www.lakeland.co.uk/13665/My-K...150422064811:s

I am sure you could get something similar.

--
http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/shop/

sf wrote, on Tue, 21 Apr 2015 23:09:34 -0700:

You need either a very sharp knife and enough skill to make your
slices even or invest in a meat slicer.

I have tried hand sharpening knives, and that's a bust (for me).

But I have a lot of good quality shop tools, so, my *first* hope is
that I can simply buy a special thin stainless-steel blade and jig
for, say, my Makita miter saw or my circular saw or use a table saw
with a special setup, etc.

I was hoping someone else had tried the shop-tool approach, and had
recommendations and ideas for me. Otherwise, I will try it on my own,
but, of course, it will take a lot of experimentation and tests.

Worst case, I can buy a crappy lower-quality dedicated meat slicer,
but, I don't yet understand why a quality shop tool can't be outfitted
to do the job.

I'm sure most cooks would shudder at using a shop tool, but, it's just
a motor and blade after all, so, with a special blade, and some kind
of clever jig setup, I don't see why an existing common shop tool
wouldn't do the job as well.

But, of course, I have no experience in this, so that's why I ask.

On 4/22/15 1:33 AM, Danny D. wrote:

Anyone slice their own luncheon meat thinly at home?
What tool do you use?

Some chefs recommend a chef's knife for meat, but their slices don't
look thin to me.

To slice meat thinly, I use a knife with a thin blade. The one I have
doesn't take or hold an edge like my chef's knife, but it beats my
chef's knife for slicing meat.

If you look at ham slicing knives at amazon, they'll show you lots. Some
have a Granton edge. I've read that's good for slicing meat thin.

"Danny D." wrote in
:

Subject: Is there a way to slice meat thinly as luncheon meat at
home? From: "Danny D."
Newsgroups: alt.home.repair,rec.food.cooking

Julie Bove wrote, on Tue, 21 Apr 2015 23:25:40 -0700:

You can buy a slicer for home use but they're not cheap.

Basically I want the least expensive *usable* meat slicer I can get
(even better if it's a tool that I already have, such as a dremel
tool, or a grinder motor, or a sawszall, etc.).


Unbelieveable. If I didn't see it myself, I just would not believe the
kind of questions you ask. What an A.H.

On Tue, 21 Apr 2015 22:33:37 -0700, Danny D.
wrote:

At a deli, they use a special meat slicer, but, is there something
affordable we can use at home to slice luncheon meat thinly?
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8816/1...bf58106a_c.jpg

I have my sister and her kids staying with me for a few months (don't
ask), and we pack them a lunch every school day, so I picked up big hunks
of Costco ham, turkey, and cheese, figuring I'd slice it up for the kids
to make sandwiches.
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7700/1...64c263f4_c.jpg

But I can't manually knife the stuff as thinly as they do with the
professional rotating blade meat slicers at the supermarket.

Is there a shop tool that's common that we can use to slice this meat up
thinly? Or do I have to buy an expensive meat slicer (which is probably
too expensive to be worthwhile)?

Anyone slice their own luncheon meat thinly at home?
What tool do you use?


This is a 'temporary' problem so not much desire to invest heavily. Go to
Walmart, to the sporting Section, and buy a fileting knife for around $7,
comes with a solid protective sheath to mount on your belt, and sharpener!

Chill the meat as cold as possible, then slice. You'll be able to 'see'
through the slices. The cheese is a bit more daunting, but just keep the
blade clean and you'll get by.

The sharpener will make this knife razor sharp, so be careful. I've sliced
my thumb when all I was doing was wiping the blade a bit carelessly with a
paper towel. The cut was so thin barely felt the slicing but did notice
the blood running out.

The sharpener that is built for this knife consists of two angled ceramic
rods positioned in a plastic holder, so sharpening is easy. The blade
seems to hold the edge for quite a while, too.

Note we have one of those German motorized slicers that cost $$$ but
taking it out, using, cleaning, etc what a bother. I even use that filet
knife to cut very thin slices of bread for hors d'oeurves(sp?) you know
for brie etc.

On Wed, 22 Apr 2015 05:33:37 +0000 (UTC), "Danny D."
wrote:

At a deli, they use a special meat slicer, but, is there something
affordable we can use at home to slice luncheon meat thinly?
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8816/1...bf58106a_c.jpg

I have my sister and her kids staying with me for a few months (don't
ask), and we pack them a lunch every school day, so I picked up big hunks
of Costco ham, turkey, and cheese, figuring I'd slice it up for the kids
to make sandwiches.
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7700/1...64c263f4_c.jpg

But I can't manually knife the stuff as thinly as they do with the
professional rotating blade meat slicers at the supermarket.

Is there a shop tool that's common that we can use to slice this meat up
thinly? Or do I have to buy an expensive meat slicer (which is probably
too expensive to be worthwhile)?

Anyone slice their own luncheon meat thinly at home?
What tool do you use?

I have a very old Acme brand slicer, it's surprisingly super sharp and
super fine with it's cuts. Mostly made of cast iron and quite heavy.

Most of the time I use one of these:
http://www.wusthof.com/_usa/Products...+4111/id-7231/

I originally bought it to round out my set of wusthof knives and found
it's one of the knives that gets the most use. You can cut very fine
and accurately with one of these knives. Great on tomatoes.

"Danny D." wrote in message
...
Julie Bove wrote, on Tue, 21 Apr 2015 23:25:40 -0700:

You can buy a slicer for home use but they're not cheap.

Basically I want the least expensive *usable* meat slicer I can get
(even better if it's a tool that I already have, such as a dremel tool,
or a grinder motor, or a sawszall, etc.).

I should note that I googled the deli-style slicers, which run the gamut
in cost from about just over a hundred dollars to over a thousand dollars.
http://tinyurl.com/pm84rwo

With that kind of price range, there are going to be a *lot* of decisions
and tradeoffs that have to be made at the lower end.

If I simply by a $2,000 meat slicer, I'm sure I'll be happy with it; but,
to get one for less than a hundred will take the advice of others who have
actual experience in the lower end models.

Questions will arise such as blade material and type, diameter, motor
power,
etc., that I don't even know to ask yet.

Only someone who is either happy or unhappy with the inexpensive slicers
will
be able to advise me which way to go, or not to go, I would think.

Here's an example of a relatively inexpensive slicer, but I don't know if
its any good:
http://www.amazon.com/Continental-PS.../dp/B00196VYY0
http://www.amazon.com/Best-Choice-Pr.../dp/B008BTIMXE

But maybe there is a fitting for my radial arm saw, or for my circular
saw?

Since that is Amazon, I would pay heed to the reviews there. I don't have a
slicer. I don't have room to store one.

On Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 12:34:40 AM UTC-5, Danny D. wrote:
At a deli, they use a special meat slicer, but, is there something
affordable we can use at home to slice luncheon meat thinly?
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8816/1...bf58106a_c.jpg

I have my sister and her kids staying with me for a few months (don't
ask), and we pack them a lunch every school day, so I picked up big hunks
of Costco ham, turkey, and cheese, figuring I'd slice it up for the kids
to make sandwiches.
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7700/1...64c263f4_c.jpg

But I can't manually knife the stuff as thinly as they do with the
professional rotating blade meat slicers at the supermarket.

Is there a shop tool that's common that we can use to slice this meat up
thinly? Or do I have to buy an expensive meat slicer (which is probably
too expensive to be worthwhile)?

Anyone slice their own luncheon meat thinly at home?
What tool do you use?

I have seen good, used slicers at Goodwill...there's also CL and used kitchen supply stores.

On 4/22/2015 1:59 AM, Danny D. wrote:
sf wrote, on Tue, 21 Apr 2015 23:09:34 -0700:

You need either a very sharp knife and enough skill to make your
slices even or invest in a meat slicer.

[snip]

I'm sure most cooks would shudder at using a shop tool, but, it's just
a motor and blade after all, so, with a special blade, and some kind
of clever jig setup, I don't see why an existing common shop tool
wouldn't do the job as well.

But, of course, I have no experience in this, so that's why I ask.

You give a link on Amazon to a couple of slicers you could afford. Each
has a rather extensive listing of something called reviews which, since
you're so inexperienced, are statements made by owners of the actual
product, who've used the product for a time and yet here you are asking
how to jerry-rig a Unisaw or Dremel Moto-tool.

Are you the tool?

Read the damn reviews!

On 4/22/2015 1:33 AM, Danny D. wrote:
Is there a shop tool that's common that we can use to slice this meat up
thinly? Or do I have to buy an expensive meat slicer (which is probably
too expensive to be worthwhile)?

Anyone slice their own luncheon meat thinly at home?
What tool do you use?


I think Billy Mays hawked such a device, but he
died years ago. Nothing out there to my knowledge.

-
..
Christopher A. Young
learn more about Jesus
.. www.lds.org
..
..

On Wed, 22 Apr 2015 05:33:37 +0000 (UTC), "Danny D."
wrote:

At a deli, they use a special meat slicer, but, is there something
affordable we can use at home to slice luncheon meat thinly?
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8816/1...bf58106a_c.jpg

I have my sister and her kids staying with me for a few months (don't
ask), and we pack them a lunch every school day, so I picked up big hunks
of Costco ham, turkey, and cheese, figuring I'd slice it up for the kids
to make sandwiches.
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7700/1...64c263f4_c.jpg

But I can't manually knife the stuff as thinly as they do with the
professional rotating blade meat slicers at the supermarket.

Is there a shop tool that's common that we can use to slice this meat up
thinly? Or do I have to buy an expensive meat slicer (which is probably
too expensive to be worthwhile)?

Anyone slice their own luncheon meat thinly at home?
What tool do you use?

You need a Flimzu Knife.

Cuts meat so thin you can use it as a screen protector on your smart
phone.

Act now. Call 1=900-FLIMZU (extra charges may apply)

Or write BOX FLIMZU, NY, NY zipcode FLIMZU.

Danny D. wrote:
At a deli, they use a special meat slicer, but, is there something
affordable we can use at home to slice luncheon meat thinly?
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8816/1...bf58106a_c.jpg

I have my sister and her kids staying with me for a few months (don't
ask), and we pack them a lunch every school day, so I picked up big
hunks of Costco ham, turkey, and cheese, figuring I'd slice it up for
the kids to make sandwiches.
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7700/1...64c263f4_c.jpg

But I can't manually knife the stuff as thinly as they do with the
professional rotating blade meat slicers at the supermarket.

Is there a shop tool that's common that we can use to slice this meat
up thinly? Or do I have to buy an expensive meat slicer (which is
probably too expensive to be worthwhile)?


Freeze the meat and use your joiner like a huge microtome

--

dadiOH
____________________________

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Taxes out of hand? Maybe just ready for a change?
Check it out... http://www.floridaloghouse.net

"Danny D." wrote in message
...
At a deli, they use a special meat slicer, but, is there something
affordable we can use at home to slice luncheon meat thinly?
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8816/1...bf58106a_c.jpg

I have my sister and her kids staying with me for a few months (don't
ask), and we pack them a lunch every school day, so I picked up big hunks
of Costco ham, turkey, and cheese, figuring I'd slice it up for the kids
to make sandwiches.
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7700/1...64c263f4_c.jpg

But I can't manually knife the stuff as thinly as they do with the
professional rotating blade meat slicers at the supermarket.

Is there a shop tool that's common that we can use to slice this meat up
thinly? Or do I have to buy an expensive meat slicer (which is probably
too expensive to be worthwhile)?

Anyone slice their own luncheon meat thinly at home?
What tool do you use?

I use my Hobart. I have used the $150 slicers and they are surprisingly ok.
You might just consider slicing as thin as you can with a knife, and then
julienning. If they don't like it, maybe they will leave your home sooner.

On 4/22/2015 2:43 AM, Danny D. wrote:


Here's an example of a relatively inexpensive slicer, but I don't know if
its any good:
http://www.amazon.com/Continental-PS.../dp/B00196VYY0
http://www.amazon.com/Best-Choice-Pr.../dp/B008BTIMXE

But maybe there is a fitting for my radial arm saw, or for my circular saw?


There are enough bad review on them that I'd pass. I'd be willing to
spend more if it really worked.

Rather than buy processed luncheon meats, why not roast a real hunk of
beef and slice it, or a real turkey breast? That is what I'd do if I
had one. I really don't have the space for it for the little use we'd
give it.

"Danny D." wrote in message
...

At a deli, they use a special meat slicer, but, is there something
affordable we can use at home to slice luncheon meat thinly?
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8816/1...bf58106a_c.jpg
. . .
Is there a shop tool that's common that we can use to slice this meat up
thinly? Or do I have to buy an expensive meat slicer (which is probably
too expensive to be worthwhile)?

An electric carving knife may do what you want.
(It lets us slice smoked salmon as thinly as the
texture of the flesh allows. It cost $10 used at a
pawnbroker's.)
--
Don Phillipson
Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)

"Danny D." wrote in message
...

Always remember, dear sir, to beat yer meat prior to slicing.
Just sayin'.

"Julie Bove" wrote in message
...

"Danny D." wrote in message
...
At a deli, they use a special meat slicer, but, is there something
affordable we can use at home to slice luncheon meat thinly?
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8816/1...bf58106a_c.jpg

I have my sister and her kids staying with me for a few months (don't
ask), and we pack them a lunch every school day, so I picked up big hunks
of Costco ham, turkey, and cheese, figuring I'd slice it up for the kids
to make sandwiches.
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7700/1...64c263f4_c.jpg

But I can't manually knife the stuff as thinly as they do with the
professional rotating blade meat slicers at the supermarket.

Is there a shop tool that's common that we can use to slice this meat up
thinly? Or do I have to buy an expensive meat slicer (which is probably
too expensive to be worthwhile)?

Anyone slice their own luncheon meat thinly at home?
What tool do you use?

You can buy a slicer for home use but they're not cheap like I am.

On 4/22/2015 2:08 AM, Sqwertz wrote:
I've always wanted a commercial meat slicer.

-sw


No one cares, dwarf.

Sqwertz wrote:
Danny D. wrote:

If I simply buy a $2,000 meat slicer, I'm sure I'll be happy with it; but,
to get one for less than a hundred will take the advice of others who have
actual experience in the lower end models.

Questions will arise such as blade material and type, diameter, motor power,
etc., that I don't even know to ask yet.

If you just want ham slices, use a knife.

But if you want serious feedback which you won't get here on Usenet
RFC, try the Facebook group:

Bull****, they're the know nothings who couldn't make it here who were
too embarrased to demonstrate their ineptitude.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesaltcuredpig/

I've always wanted a commercial meat slicer.

Which proves you have no business in a kitchen.

Why? They're expensive, very expensive for a true commercial machine
(well over a grand), take up a lot of space, very heavy to move, and a
bitch to clean... plus for anyone who is a klutz with a knife who
can't slice bologna by hand it would be far too dangerous to be using
a motorized meat slicer... many deli clerks are missing finger tips.
But there are simple tricks for slicing deli at home; a sharp knife is
essential, much safer/controlable than a dull knife... and for home
slicing, fancy not being too important, first slice the hunk of
bologna in half longitudinally, creating a flat for steadiness helps a
lot plus slicing through less depth makes it far easier to control
thickness... can do the same with a canned ham or roast beef, start by
slicing in half to create a flat and shorten the slicing depth by
half... who gives a ratz b-hind if you build a sandwich with half
slices of salami... you'll not see or taste any difference... and
eventually you'll gain skill so won't require the training wheels
technique, you'll be able to slice full sized thin, even slices of
even 8" diameter mortadela. Personally I have no use or need for a
slicing machine at home, in fact I wouldn't want one for free... they
are a BITCH to clean. Also, when one cooks a large roast beef for
entertaining nine times out of ten the butcher at the store where you
purchased it will have it machine sliced for free... always a good
idea to introduce oneself to the store's meat department staff...
custom ordering larger roasts than one typically finds in the display
ensures better quality cuts, and not something that was cut and
wrapped the day before. None of yoose douchebags need a slicing
machine, yoose ALL need a decent sized electric meat grinder.
Yesterday morning I bought a gorgeous ten pound top round roast, soon
as I got home I sliced it into two 5 lb roasts, froze one and ground
the other, great 12 oz burgers for dinner, on kaiser rolls... got four
more 12 oz burgers in the freezer.

On Wed, 22 Apr 2015 03:58:14 -0700, "Julie Bove"
wrote:


"Danny D." wrote in message
...
Julie Bove wrote, on Tue, 21 Apr 2015 23:25:40 -0700:

You can buy a slicer for home use but they're not cheap.

Basically I want the least expensive *usable* meat slicer I can get
(even better if it's a tool that I already have, such as a dremel tool,
or a grinder motor, or a sawszall, etc.).

I should note that I googled the deli-style slicers, which run the gamut
in cost from about just over a hundred dollars to over a thousand dollars.
http://tinyurl.com/pm84rwo

With that kind of price range, there are going to be a *lot* of decisions
and tradeoffs that have to be made at the lower end.

If I simply by a $2,000 meat slicer, I'm sure I'll be happy with it; but,
to get one for less than a hundred will take the advice of others who have
actual experience in the lower end models.

Questions will arise such as blade material and type, diameter, motor
power,
etc., that I don't even know to ask yet.

Only someone who is either happy or unhappy with the inexpensive slicers
will
be able to advise me which way to go, or not to go, I would think.

Here's an example of a relatively inexpensive slicer, but I don't know if
its any good:
http://www.amazon.com/Continental-PS.../dp/B00196VYY0
http://www.amazon.com/Best-Choice-Pr.../dp/B008BTIMXE

But maybe there is a fitting for my radial arm saw, or for my circular
saw?

Since that is Amazon, I would pay heed to the reviews there. I don't have a
slicer. I don't have room to store one.

Those are not professional quality slicers, they don't even qualify
for newbie status... those are Toy's R Us slicers.

On Wed, 22 Apr 2015 07:49:24 +0100, "Ophelia"
wrote:



"Danny D." wrote in message
...
At a deli, they use a special meat slicer, but, is there something
affordable we can use at home to slice luncheon meat thinly?
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8816/1...bf58106a_c.jpg

I have my sister and her kids staying with me for a few months (don't
ask), and we pack them a lunch every school day, so I picked up big hunks
of Costco ham, turkey, and cheese, figuring I'd slice it up for the kids
to make sandwiches.
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7700/1...64c263f4_c.jpg

But I can't manually knife the stuff as thinly as they do with the
professional rotating blade meat slicers at the supermarket.

Is there a shop tool that's common that we can use to slice this meat up
thinly? Or do I have to buy an expensive meat slicer (which is probably
too expensive to be worthwhile)?

Anyone slice their own luncheon meat thinly at home?
What tool do you use?

I am in UK and this is very similar to the one I have

http://www.lakeland.co.uk/13665/My-K...150422064811:s

I am sure you could get something similar.

I'd not want to clean that thing just to slice one tiny roast I can
slice by hand in under five minutes.

On 4/22/2015 7:53 AM, Don Phillipson wrote:
"Danny D." wrote in message
...

At a deli, they use a special meat slicer, but, is there something
affordable we can use at home to slice luncheon meat thinly?
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8816/1...bf58106a_c.jpg
. . .
Is there a shop tool that's common that we can use to slice this meat up
thinly? Or do I have to buy an expensive meat slicer (which is probably
too expensive to be worthwhile)?

An electric carving knife may do what you want.
(It lets us slice smoked salmon as thinly as the
texture of the flesh allows. It cost $10 used at a
pawnbroker's.)


Whoa, a person's got to be hard-up to pawn an electric knife.

If you paid $10 the seller must have gotten about $3 for it.

On Wed, 22 Apr 2015 05:33:37 +0000 (UTC), "Danny D."
wrote:

At a deli, they use a special meat slicer, but, is there something
affordable we can use at home to slice luncheon meat thinly?
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8816/1...bf58106a_c.jpg

I have my sister and her kids staying with me for a few months (don't
ask), and we pack them a lunch every school day, so I picked up big hunks
of Costco ham, turkey, and cheese, figuring I'd slice it up for the kids
to make sandwiches.
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7700/1...64c263f4_c.jpg

But I can't manually knife the stuff as thinly as they do with the
professional rotating blade meat slicers at the supermarket.

Is there a shop tool that's common that we can use to slice this meat up
thinly? Or do I have to buy an expensive meat slicer (which is probably
too expensive to be worthwhile)?

Anyone slice their own luncheon meat thinly at home?
What tool do you use?

Even the market slicers don't work as well (cut as thin) as the
industrial equipment they use to produce the pre-sliced - well,
shredded - packaged lunch meats.

But you will notice those do not comprise perfect, uniform slices,
either, they are shreds.

And you can do roughly the same shredding work with a sharp,
high-quality kitchen knife (and a cutting board underneath so you
don't dull it in the first five seconds), just learn how to use it,
and understand what the end product is supposed to look like.

And watch your thumb.

And a ninety-nine cents cheese slicer will do as well as a fancy
machine, as far as the cheese goes.

If you want perfect slices for a sandwich, well, good technique with a
sharp knife *should* do about as well as the market slicer, just a lot
more slowly, and maybe a 50% error rate, so be ready to eat the
failures.

J.

On 4/21/2015 10:33 PM, Danny D. wrote:
At a deli, they use a special meat slicer, but, is there something
affordable we can use at home to slice luncheon meat thinly?
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8816/1...bf58106a_c.jpg

I have my sister and her kids staying with me for a few months (don't
ask), and we pack them a lunch every school day, so I picked up big hunks
of Costco ham, turkey, and cheese, figuring I'd slice it up for the kids
to make sandwiches.
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7700/1...64c263f4_c.jpg

But I can't manually knife the stuff as thinly as they do with the
professional rotating blade meat slicers at the supermarket.

Is there a shop tool that's common that we can use to slice this meat up
thinly? Or do I have to buy an expensive meat slicer (which is probably
too expensive to be worthwhile)?

Anyone slice their own luncheon meat thinly at home?
What tool do you use?

Slice it in half so there's a flat side to stabilize it.
Slice with a ceramic knife.

But, what are you trying to accomplish?
If it's thin meat, that's all I got.
If it'd feeding the kids, why do they care if it's a little thicker?
Put it in a blender and spread it as thinly as you like.

"Danny D." wrote:

But I have a lot of good quality shop tools, so, my *first* hope is
that I can simply buy a special thin stainless-steel blade and jig
for, say, my Makita miter saw or my circular saw or use a table saw
with a special setup, etc.

I was hoping someone else had tried the shop-tool approach, and had
recommendations and ideas for me.

I'm sure most cooks would shudder at using a shop tool, but, it's just
a motor and blade after all, so, with a special blade, and some kind
of clever jig setup, I don't see why an existing common shop tool
wouldn't do the job as well.

You insist on using your shop tools?
Use your lathe to make shaved lunchmeat rather than sliced.
No need to buy anything new.
Just sharpen one bit to razor sharp and make sure the
machine is cleaned well before and after.

G.

Sqwertz wrote:

I've always wanted a commercial meat slicer.

You would be better suited to buy a commercial hot pepper slicer.

"Col. Edmund Burke" wrote in news:mh8atq
:

"Danny D." wrote in message
...

Always remember, dear sir, to beat yer meat prior to slicing.
Just sayin'.


+1

On 4/22/2015 3:15 PM, Vic Smith wrote:

He has the answer. An Amazon meat slicer with over 300 reviews
averaging 4 stars. What was it, about 60 bucks?


Read some of the 1 star reviews. They are really crappy for any type of
serious use.

On Wed, 22 Apr 2015 17:20:12 -0400, Ed Pawlowski wrote:

On 4/22/2015 3:15 PM, Vic Smith wrote:

He has the answer. An Amazon meat slicer with over 300 reviews
averaging 4 stars. What was it, about 60 bucks?


Read some of the 1 star reviews. They are really crappy for any type of
serious use.

What, is he opening a deli?

On 4/22/2015 2:36 PM, Gary wrote:
"Danny D." wrote:

But I have a lot of good quality shop tools, so, my *first* hope is
that I can simply buy a special thin stainless-steel blade and jig
for, say, my Makita miter saw or my circular saw or use a table saw
with a special setup, etc.

I was hoping someone else had tried the shop-tool approach, and had
recommendations and ideas for me.

I'm sure most cooks would shudder at using a shop tool, but, it's just
a motor and blade after all, so, with a special blade, and some kind
of clever jig setup, I don't see why an existing common shop tool
wouldn't do the job as well.

You insist on using your shop tools?
Use your lathe to make shaved lunchmeat rather than sliced.
No need to buy anything new.
Just sharpen one bit to razor sharp and make sure the
machine is cleaned well before and after.

G.

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On 4/22/2015 3:20 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On 4/22/2015 3:15 PM, Vic Smith wrote:

He has the answer. An Amazon meat slicer with over 300 reviews
averaging 4 stars. What was it, about 60 bucks?


Read some of the 1 star reviews. They are really crappy for any type of
serious use.

For $72 I'd not feel bad about his one, reviews say it cleans easily.

http://www.amazon.com/Nesco-FS-200-F...ds=meat+slicer

On 2015-04-22 2:59 AM, Danny D. wrote:
sf wrote, on Tue, 21 Apr 2015 23:09:34 -0700:

You need either a very sharp knife and enough skill to make your
slices even or invest in a meat slicer.

I have tried hand sharpening knives, and that's a bust (for me).

But I have a lot of good quality shop tools, so, my *first* hope is
that I can simply buy a special thin stainless-steel blade and jig
for, say, my Makita miter saw or my circular saw or use a table saw
with a special setup, etc.

I was hoping someone else had tried the shop-tool approach, and had
recommendations and ideas for me. Otherwise, I will try it on my own,
but, of course, it will take a lot of experimentation and tests.

Worst case, I can buy a crappy lower-quality dedicated meat slicer,
but, I don't yet understand why a quality shop tool can't be outfitted
to do the job.

I'm sure most cooks would shudder at using a shop tool, but, it's just
a motor and blade after all, so, with a special blade, and some kind
of clever jig setup, I don't see why an existing common shop tool
wouldn't do the job as well.

But, of course, I have no experience in this, so that's why I ask.


Use an apple or potato peeler.

On Wed, 22 Apr 2015 06:35:28 -0700, "taxed and spent"
wrote:


"Danny D." wrote in message
...
At a deli, they use a special meat slicer, but, is there something
affordable we can use at home to slice luncheon meat thinly?
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8816/1...bf58106a_c.jpg

I have my sister and her kids staying with me for a few months (don't
ask), and we pack them a lunch every school day, so I picked up big hunks
of Costco ham, turkey, and cheese, figuring I'd slice it up for the kids
to make sandwiches.
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7700/1...64c263f4_c.jpg

But I can't manually knife the stuff as thinly as they do with the
professional rotating blade meat slicers at the supermarket.

Is there a shop tool that's common that we can use to slice this meat up
thinly? Or do I have to buy an expensive meat slicer (which is probably
too expensive to be worthwhile)?

Anyone slice their own luncheon meat thinly at home?
What tool do you use?

I use my Hobart. I have used the $150 slicers and they are surprisingly ok.
You might just consider slicing as thin as you can with a knife, and then
julienning. If they don't like it, maybe they will leave your home sooner.

What gets me is the Verizon commercial where the snotty kids don't want
to visit gramma because there's nothing to do, and the enabling parents
teach their kids to be snotty by telling them they only have to stay for
a little while.

In the commercial the gramma gets FIOS so the kids can ignore her when
they visit. It's good that Verizon promotes family values.

On Wed, 22 Apr 2015 10:20:14 -0600, "W. Lohman" wrote:

On 4/22/2015 7:53 AM, Don Phillipson wrote:
"Danny D." wrote in message
...

At a deli, they use a special meat slicer, but, is there something
affordable we can use at home to slice luncheon meat thinly?
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8816/1...bf58106a_c.jpg
. . .
Is there a shop tool that's common that we can use to slice this meat up
thinly? Or do I have to buy an expensive meat slicer (which is probably
too expensive to be worthwhile)?

An electric carving knife may do what you want.
(It lets us slice smoked salmon as thinly as the
texture of the flesh allows. It cost $10 used at a
pawnbroker's.)


Whoa, a person's got to be hard-up to pawn an electric knife.

Or he just doesn't use it. I only use mine to cut foam rubber.

If you paid $10 the seller must have gotten about $3 for it.

On 4/22/2015 6:34 PM, micky wrote:
On Wed, 22 Apr 2015 10:20:14 -0600, "W. Lohman" wrote:

On 4/22/2015 7:53 AM, Don Phillipson wrote:
"Danny D." wrote in message
...

At a deli, they use a special meat slicer, but, is there something
affordable we can use at home to slice luncheon meat thinly?
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8816/1...bf58106a_c.jpg
. . .
Is there a shop tool that's common that we can use to slice this meat up
thinly? Or do I have to buy an expensive meat slicer (which is probably
too expensive to be worthwhile)?

An electric carving knife may do what you want.
(It lets us slice smoked salmon as thinly as the
texture of the flesh allows. It cost $10 used at a
pawnbroker's.)


Whoa, a person's got to be hard-up to pawn an electric knife.

Or he just doesn't use it. I only use mine to cut foam rubber.

If you paid $10 the seller must have gotten about $3 for it.


A pawn shop gives 25% of the value, that was a desperation move.

On Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 11:34:40 PM UTC-6, Danny D. wrote:
At a deli, they use a special meat slicer, but, is there something
affordable we can use at home to slice luncheon meat thinly?
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8816/1...bf58106a_c.jpg

I have my sister and her kids staying with me for a few months (don't
ask), and we pack them a lunch every school day, so I picked up big hunks
of Costco ham, turkey, and cheese, figuring I'd slice it up for the kids
to make sandwiches.
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7700/1...64c263f4_c.jpg

But I can't manually knife the stuff as thinly as they do with the
professional rotating blade meat slicers at the supermarket.

Is there a shop tool that's common that we can use to slice this meat up
thinly? Or do I have to buy an expensive meat slicer (which is probably
too expensive to be worthwhile)?

Anyone slice their own luncheon meat thinly at home?
What tool do you use?

Danny is retired and rich and lives in a mansion on a hillside in
California. He can well afford a Hobart slicer but he is a cheapskate
and wants to use some tool from his workshop to slice meat but
doesn't consider the contamination factor or the friggin mess that he
would make with power tools or even hand tools. Probably the
closest thing that might work would be a power coping saw with a fine
blade. Even then he would have waste, contamination and mess to consider.
A good man with a sharp knife would be his best bet OR a good wife
PERIOD...end of rant.