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What is a good meat slicer?

Capt Frank
Capt Frank Posts: 2,578
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
I am wanting to buy an electric slicer. I know there has been information on here before, but nothing much turns up in the search forum. I did find a $99 Chef's Choice model that someone on here had purchased. Is it any good? Any other suggestions?
thanks.
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  • EggNorth
    EggNorth Posts: 1,535
    Unless you are going to buy an industrial one I don't think it's worth it. I purchased one years ago for around $100 and the hassle of cleaning it was not worth it - donated it to the in-laws for a garage sale $.25.

    I heard from a chef that the best slicer is a high end set of knives - kept sharp of course. I purchased the Wolfgang Puck knives - not that high end but work great and easy to clean.

    Sorry, doesn't directly answer your question.
    Dave
    Cambridge, Ontario - Canada
    Large (2010), Mini Max (2015), Large garden pot (2018)
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    Frank, put the cursor in the site search box, upper right. No text, just hit enter. Then, enter Chef's Choice slicer and select all words. Quite a few posts on that brand and others.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • SmokinCajun
    SmokinCajun Posts: 12
    A lot of commercial institutions are doing away with them due to workers being hurt etc. They are quite a bit more money, but if you can afford a commercial slicer, they are REALLY nice. You should be able to find a used one for a reasonable price at a restaurant supply shop in your area. Commercial slicers can do cheese and really fine slices much better than the small motors can in domestic brands. I got a SMALL commercial machine for around $400 20 years ago that is still serving me quite well. A comparable machine now sells for around $500 from what I have seen.

    This site seems to have some good ideas on different brands etc. http://www.galttech.com/research/household-DIY-tools/best-meat-slicer.php

    http://davescupboard.blogspot.com/2009/03/product-review-cabelas-commercial-grade.html likes the Cabelas high end slicer.

    Please update us on what you find out!
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  • Firetruck
    Firetruck Posts: 2,679
    This one is schweeet!
    http://www.eggheadforum.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&func=view&id=782677&catid=1#
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  • Capt Frank
    Capt Frank Posts: 2,578
    Thanks all, I have good knives, can't really justify [can you say "afford"] a commercial model, but I would like to be able to slice deli-thin meat, so I will just ponder this awhile.
    I appreciate everyone's input :)
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  • Charlie tuna
    Charlie tuna Posts: 2,191
    I looked for one for many years and finally found an old hobart on Craigslist for $200. . It has a small leak in the gear box that i have to maintain, the blade was new when i bought it. It will slice for hours and can be adjusted down to where the meat will just shred..
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  • KenHawk
    KenHawk Posts: 58
    A local butcher sold me their small commercial one. (Fleetwood Mignon 250). It needed some minor repairs and the cutting wheel needed serious sharpening. Parts are still readily available or a decent hardware store can find something that'll work.

    It really does the job well. I haven't been happy with the home models I've used.

    I would keep an eye on Craigs List and e-bay. You might find a deal at restaurant supply shop that handles used stuff.
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