Lil Outlaws
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HA! A miter box!
Soap cutter for Identical slices.
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kaseencook
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Hey!
I just thought I would chime in with some ideas!
Sorry (Carol-Ann) that I'm not making that particular slicer any more (due to lack of time), but I have a few ideas for some DIY ones.
I can give instructions on how to make the one I used to sell, but it does require a plunge router for most of the features, which makes it a bit more difficult for those without a router.
The miter box idea is a great one (Outlaws), as they can be purchased at most hardware stores. Wire it also a great slicing implement. I get my steel wire from the music store. The thinnest guitar or piano wire works great (I think it's G wire for guitar), and it also very cheap (under a dollar per meter). I think if you were to get some music wire and wrap each end around some sort of handle to make a cheese-cutter like device, and use a miter box as a guide it could be an easy solution. Free style cheese wires can be a bit hard to control without a guide.
Oh, my I have to go! If I think of any more easy DIY ideas I'll post them!
See ya!
I just thought I would chime in with some ideas!
Sorry (Carol-Ann) that I'm not making that particular slicer any more (due to lack of time), but I have a few ideas for some DIY ones.
I can give instructions on how to make the one I used to sell, but it does require a plunge router for most of the features, which makes it a bit more difficult for those without a router.
The miter box idea is a great one (Outlaws), as they can be purchased at most hardware stores. Wire it also a great slicing implement. I get my steel wire from the music store. The thinnest guitar or piano wire works great (I think it's G wire for guitar), and it also very cheap (under a dollar per meter). I think if you were to get some music wire and wrap each end around some sort of handle to make a cheese-cutter like device, and use a miter box as a guide it could be an easy solution. Free style cheese wires can be a bit hard to control without a guide.
Oh, my I have to go! If I think of any more easy DIY ideas I'll post them!
See ya!
Sunkawakan
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One of the people on another forum posted pics of one, I believe, her father made for her. My Marine made one for me over the weekend while he was home on leave in less time than it took to make a batch of cphp. If the moderators allow I'll post the link (not sure if posting a link to another forum is allowed), if not pm me and I'll give you the link.
I love it - its set to cut 1" slices and is 3" wide so it will easily handle either my loaves or my tubes (pvc). Cuts cutting time down dramatically and was made with scrap lumber and spider wire (fishing line).
I love it - its set to cut 1" slices and is 3" wide so it will easily handle either my loaves or my tubes (pvc). Cuts cutting time down dramatically and was made with scrap lumber and spider wire (fishing line).
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Check this out:
http://shop.ebay.ca/maxiemumdeals/m.htm ... &_osacat=0
This might work! And the price is right!
http://shop.ebay.ca/maxiemumdeals/m.htm ... &_osacat=0
This might work! And the price is right!
TomDillinger
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i use a 5 dollar miter box from the hardware store.
it works decently for making straight uniform cuts
it works decently for making straight uniform cuts
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