On Mon, 31 May 2010 20:17:31 GMT, "l, not -l" > wrote:

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>On 31-May-2010, jt august > wrote:

>> To that end, raid local estate sales. I got mine for $12 back in the
>> 90's. Just got the disk blade sharpened, and it is sweet. The disk
>> turns slower than a commercial unit, but does what it is supposed to.
>> Also, remember to spray no-stick vegetable spray when you start.

A slower disk is not necessarily bad. I recall a review of a deli on
the food channel that boasted of the ancient Italian meat slicer they
used, and it was hand cranked. Their rationale was that motorized meat
slicers turn their blades fast enough that it tends to melt fat, while
the hand-cranked units don't. Supposedly this makes a difference o the
flavor of the sliced meat.

>from sliding around and scarring countertops. Replacement suction cup feet
>have been unavailable from Rival for a long time; I have found a source for
>excellent replacement rubber cup feet and offer them for sale in sets of
>four. These are new production, therefor the rubber is supple and does a
>great job. In the past 18 months I have sold nearly 100 sets to very happy

A useful tool in the kitchen is that rubberized netting that is sold
in rolls. Useful for lining drawers. Also useful as non-slip mats
under cutting boards, pastry boards, meat grinders, etc. Small squares
make great grippers to remove stubborn jar lids. Available at
specialty stores like Wal-Mart and Target. Two brands are GRIP-Liner
and Wonderliner. The latter is a lighter product; the GRIP liner is
better for the uses I suggest. Sometimes available in hardware stores
for lining the drawers of tool cabinets. Look for DUCK EasyLiner.

Also great as a separator for stacking dishes to avoid chipping. Great
stuff. Cheap and easy to use.

HTH

Alex