Meat Slicers
Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 17:17
MEAT SLICERS: I bought one about a year ago on sale & it made slicing SS & other chubs much easier & faster than with a knife. But since I`ve been cranking out chubs of bologna & other large tasty `tubular meat-as well as smoking briskets, turkey breasts & the like, I`ve been looking for a better meat slicer than the one i have. I`ve been making do with this guy: Waring Pro 150 Slicer-which I picked up for less than $40 on a special deal (reg.$199). It`s done okay, but the more I use it, the more I feel the need to get something BIGGER,( ie. Larger blade, more heft & sturdier.). Slicing pastrami was a real challenge, and larger roasts really tax the motor & blade spin. The whole unit move in operation (suction cup feet are useless!), and requires some deft & skill to hold the meat, move the carriage tray back & forth, and keep the slicer from sliding... 
It's not a bad little slicer, but with some bigger loads, stability can be an issue.
Mortadella-slicing....
So after scouring the local garage sales, paper & Craigslist for a `deal` on a larger slicer, I finally found one...a used 12-inch commercial slicer. It needed a little cleaning & sanitizing (plus the blade could use a bit of sharpening). But for about $250-versus $1,200 -$1,300 new (plus S&H!), I don`t mind do a little clean-up.
It's a load to move, about 90lbs with the carriage on, but the footprint isn't a big as I though it might be. I used a very similarly-styled model years ago when I worked for Togo's in high school. Some specs: anodized aluminium alloy body, high carbon steel blade, belt-driven, Blade Size:12, HP: 0.50, RPM: 280, Cutting Dimensions L x H: 11.25" x 9"
The operation is very smooth, and it cuts a nice thin deli-slice with only some minor shredding (the blade does need sharpening). The two sharpening stones need replacing so i've the new parts on order.
Compared to the Waring, the Omcan slicer looks HUGE-but with the size & weight (plus powerful motor), stability is no longer an issue. I was told that I do need to remember to keep the blade oiled (carbon steel) to minimize the risk of rust, but I'll have to do some research on blade upkeep. Anyone?
It's alway fun to get new 'toy'....
...especially ones that are VERY useful AND come at a great price!
Kevin
It's not a bad little slicer, but with some bigger loads, stability can be an issue.
Mortadella-slicing....
So after scouring the local garage sales, paper & Craigslist for a `deal` on a larger slicer, I finally found one...a used 12-inch commercial slicer. It needed a little cleaning & sanitizing (plus the blade could use a bit of sharpening). But for about $250-versus $1,200 -$1,300 new (plus S&H!), I don`t mind do a little clean-up.
It's a load to move, about 90lbs with the carriage on, but the footprint isn't a big as I though it might be. I used a very similarly-styled model years ago when I worked for Togo's in high school. Some specs: anodized aluminium alloy body, high carbon steel blade, belt-driven, Blade Size:12, HP: 0.50, RPM: 280, Cutting Dimensions L x H: 11.25" x 9"
The operation is very smooth, and it cuts a nice thin deli-slice with only some minor shredding (the blade does need sharpening). The two sharpening stones need replacing so i've the new parts on order.
Compared to the Waring, the Omcan slicer looks HUGE-but with the size & weight (plus powerful motor), stability is no longer an issue. I was told that I do need to remember to keep the blade oiled (carbon steel) to minimize the risk of rust, but I'll have to do some research on blade upkeep. Anyone?
It's alway fun to get new 'toy'....
...especially ones that are VERY useful AND come at a great price!
Kevin
that new slicer looks awesome. I'm in the same boat, the entry slicer that I have has done a decent job but I yearn for one that will do a better job make it safer to use etc..... I've been searching but yet to have found one that I feel is right for me so the search goes on!
) and I gave the blade a good 30-second sharpening.