Introduction: Peeling Apples - the Hacked Way
If you don't need a drill, find a way to need it.
So I wondered if it was possible to ... peel an apple with it, for example. Why doing simple if it can be complicated?
And, is it possible?
Do you really think I'll write an I'ble if it wasn't?
Enjoy, and you'll get a famous dessert at the end!
Needs:
- some apples
- drill
- flat drill bit
- potato peeler
- old bicycle pump (oh yes!)
Step 1: Preparing Drill
Fix the flat drill bit in the muzzle.
Kill the apple - downside works best.
Step 2: Peeling
Hold the apple against the table to get it stable.
Hold the peeler in a kind of correct position - you'll find out.
Power on! Ten seconds of fun and a lot of applespray all around.
Done!
Step 3: Removing Core
Dismatle an old bicycle pump - or try to find a pvc or alu tube.
Clean it, and use it as a 'core remover'.
Done!
Step 4: Autumn Apples
Here's a simple & delicious receipt to make so called 'autumn apples'.
Cover the drill-apple with pastry.
Fill the interior with sugar.
Close the hole.
Put into the fridge for 15 minutes - this will harden the pastry & prevent it falls down while cooking.
Preheat the oven.
Let it cook for about half an hour.
Done!
Enjoy!
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41 Comments
7 years ago on Introduction
My grandmother used to have an all metal (except for a loose wooden sleeve handle) gizmo that used to clamp to the kitchen table like an old crank mincer and perform in a similar manner to your powered version.. You could use it to just peel spuds etc or peel and core apples. I used to love it and don't know what ever happened to it.
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
Again, the ol' ones weren't stupid! If you ever find a picture of it, I'm interested!
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
I think this might be the device http://oddstufflab.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Apple-Peeler.jpg
and a video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzq9pd3iUTA
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
Yes, that's very similar to my grandmother's! She had 2 attachments with hers - one just for peeling and one that also cored, like the one in this picture. It's a pity they don't still make these things - seriously, they worked every time, didn't take a lot of effort and lasted for ages. I still have my grandmother's hand mincer that she got as a wedding present in 1917 and it works like a charm. I wouldn't swap it for an elecric one if you paid me. It has three different sized plates so you can do a course, medium or fine mince and it's perfect every time.
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
they do still make them, I don't know about the quality of them, but I came across one at walmart the other week.
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
They do still make them! Lee Valley sells them. we have one and it works great! It is amazing for pies because it can spiral cut the apples as it cores them, so you don't even need to dice them afterwords.
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
Thanx, never seen this before - quite a bit less 'rednecked' than my method!
7 years ago on Introduction
I did this with my lathe once.
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
Cool idea! Now I have a reason to buy one of those expensive little tabletop lathes. "Here woman, let me show how a MAN peels an apple!"
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
In fact, real men don't peel apples, they swallow them entirely, WITH the tree LOL
7 years ago on Introduction
Sweet!
7 years ago on Introduction
More power tools deserve to be in the kitchen. Nice work. :)
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
Agreeing with that! Ho comes up with the angle grinder?
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
I must confess I have toasted buns with a heat gun once...
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
You could use a lathe to peel carrots as a spade bit would split it in half
7 years ago on Introduction
Clever, creative, original. I like thinking that is outside the box. But possibly, just maybe there are people with way too much time on their hands. Thanks for sharing, but can't you come up with a method that does not require me to actually HOLD the potato peeler? Keep up the good work.
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
You see he made two apples, yeah? That is payment for his helper to hold the drill.
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
I like that one! But in belgium we pay with beers!
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
Well I assumed that those were already long gone. At least that is how they are with me.
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
Thanx corvan. And, I'm workin' more than 10 hours a day doing a job that I love and still having a lot of spare time.
Clamping the drill to the table or using powertape would solve the problem, enjoy!