How thick does this slice. I need to slice apples, sweet potatos, etc about 1/2 in. thick for dog treats.
1799611
Hi Kathryn, It should tell you on the site. I don't think it is a 1/2 inch. Don't miss out on this tool. It is my second one in about 25 years. It just got better and safer. I use it every night preparing supper. Good luck!
1799612
For regular slicing, there are 2 settings (thin and thick). The thin setting is very thin, about the thickness of a potato chip. The thick setting is about 3-4 times as thick, but not as thick as 1/2" inch. I'd say the thick setting is 1/8", possibly less. I hope this helps!
1799613
You can cut slices either 3.5 mm (approximately 1/8) or 7 mm (slightly over 1/4") thick. There are two julienne blades, 3.5 mm and 7 mm wide.
1799614
I sliced an onion on both settings. The thick slices were 7 mm (1/4"), and the thin slices were 2 mm (less than 1/8").
1799615
Sorry I took so long, have been traveling. The slicer has a thin side for 1/8" slice and a thick slice of 3/8". I used the thick side for the apples, pears and peaches I sliced for drying. Hope this helps, Gloria
1799616
im away from actually looking at it so i cant be specific. probably not that thick but getting there. if your doing a lot of slicing as it sounds like you are you probably should buy it, you will be happy with it.
1799617
the thickest slice is 10 mm which is 25/64 inches or about 3/8 of an inch - less than half an inch.
1344762
I bought one -- love it, btw -- and I'd say it's about 5/8 of an inch thick (approx 1.6 cm). I use mine for peanut brittle (I know, I know, but it's so good, and there aren't that many vegan candies.)
397603
Up to 1.5 inches it doesn't really help make thinner slices, which was the reason I bought it. I then bought a deli slicer knife that has an adjustable blade that can slice very thin slices. Neither one is as good as a machine of course. The deli slicer's blade is not as sharp though and the wooden one looks nicer if that matters to you.
2063513
Hi Karen! There are three slice thicknesses: 1/16", 1/8", and 1/4". There is also a julienne blade. Janet
1115647
The slices are about a half inch but can be cut thicker if you prefer. The distance is adjustable by choosing the slot to cut through. I like it and find it easy to use.
2002102
this is the regular size, and there is larger size which is about 20% larger than the regular. You can slice some "large" vegetables, like eggplants, sweet potatoes, yams, cassava, large carrots, plantains, and stuff like this, but depending on the size of the vegetable itself, you might need to trim the sides to fit in the slicer. Mine is the regular size, and I never had problems.
1988028
I've sliced sweet potatoes and found it best to use smaller potatoes or cut them in half. You will have better control of the blade.
764832
thanks for your reply. do I understand correctly that this cuisinart does not come with either a 1 or 2 mm slicer? and, that the tube is not large enogh to put in a whole potato? some of the reviews indicate you can put in a whole potato? is a 2mm slicer thin enough for potato chips? I appreciate your reply
213945
A tomato with a diameter up to approx. 3 3/4" would fit in the slicer. The slices are about 1/4" thick. Depending on the size of the tomato, you could get up to 6-7 usable slices
2063512
Hi Karen!There are three slice thicknesses: 1/16", 1/8", and 1/4". There is also a julienne blade.Janet
2009953
The slices are quite thin: Just thick enough to hold together. I would estimate about 1/16 of an inch or possibly less. Think in terms of shaving rather than slicing.
1461128
The blade is 3/16 of an inch. I have used it on a large turkey and it worked well but have found myself using the smaller boning knife it too is 3/16" thick but with less drag do to being high the distance from edge to back.
2060519
Nope. 1/2 inch is the largest slice. I've never even come close to that. Most of the time I'm slicing bacon, meat or cheese.
2153991
They are about 1/4 inch thick, spiral cut . one slice thru with a knife and then you have an apple worth of half moon slices. I know its 10 min to make an apple pie.
204075
It is a continuous slice (like an accordion) about 1/8 inches in thickness. I use it to also slice for my dehydrator. Slices can also be chopped to add to cake mixes.
1267841
There is currently only one size for slicing. I have used it for tomatoes, potatoes and onions and the slice size is perfect for all!
568864
The 2mm will slice them twice as thin as the 4mm (the one that comes w/Cuisinart) but I thought I read somewhere that it wasn't quite thin enough and the person was disappointed for making chips. It would definitely work though, just that the potato chips would be a little thicker, depends on your personal preference. The 2mm is wonderful for scalloped potatoes.