Norpro Apple Mate 3 Review

I'm sorry to say that the Applemate 3 was a great disappointment.I ordered it because it's supposed to be the most versatile of the apple peelers -- ostensibly it can do any combination of peeling, coring, and paring -- and I have to admit that the unit looks quite handsome and is sturdily made.But it simply did not work for me.I wanted something that would peel and core apples, and I couldn't make the Applemate peel efficiently, try as I did to adjust the blade.I experimented on four apples (two fairly hard, two soft), and each time the blade would begin peeling and then would just slide off and merely scrape the skin.I've seen apple peelers work before, and maybe it's something I was doing wrong; all I know is, this model behaved like a nifty-looking invention that isn't quite perfected yet.

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Product Description:
Norpro Apple Mate 3 parer, slicer, and corer is ideal for apples, potatoes and pears!. Capable of five separate functions: pare, core, and slice; pare and core only; slice and core only; pare only; or core only. Use clamp for rough surfaces. Instructions and recipes included

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Norpro V Slicer Grater, Mandolin Review

First, the Norpro is %100 compatible with the Bron, including the Bron's replacement blades (available in a wide variety of sizes, though not at amazon--yet).
Safety: First, if you haven't put in at least a hundred hours on a mandoline, be sure to use protection.No, not that ...worthless/dangerous pusher.Use a butcher's glove (or "oyster glove"), preferably a chain mail one.You could get by with significantly more affordable Kevlar or "Fibers Woven with Stainless Steel Threading" ones, but you will be more prone to bruising and nicks.Second, keep your eye on the blade, not on the vegetable.Third, use smooth, swift strokes applying as much pressure toward the mandoline's face as you do on the stroke itself.Last, and most importantly- don't rush!Take your time, maintain your focus, zone out that burning smell coming from the oven.
The mandoline produces narrow shallow decorative crinkles.While waffle cut vegetables are quite possible with this sturdy industry standard, it takes a lot of adjusting and they come out thin without good definition of holes.For a better waffle cut consider a stand alone crinkle cutter.The washboard style ones typically aren't adjustable, so I'd recommend a hand held crinkle blade (look for deeper/wider scallops).
To produce uniform slices, you can either move the julienne blades to neutral or remove the blades completely.The first method often produces slices with nicks on them from where the slices catch on the hanging julienne blades.The second method is time consuming and may lead to eventually stripping out the nuts (so be careful not to over tighten).
This is a time saving and indispensable tool once you get accustomed to it.It could use more documentation.

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Product Description:
Quickly and easily slice, grate, and shred. Five stainless steel blades for fine and coarse grating or shredding.

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