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How to make a bread slicer?
trying to cut home made bread for sandwiches, can not get even slices, ive seen bread slicers online its a guide to cut the bread in even slices dont want to spend a ton of money on one or even know where i would buy one anyway
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Best Answer 9 years ago
gusse what tried my electric knife and it worked great! i dont have to build anything and i can use my electric knife more then twice a year when i cook turkey!
Answer 9 years ago
An ordinary slab-of-metal knife works just fine too, you know.
9 years ago
Maybe all you need is a really nice bread knife. They are not all created equal.
9 years ago
I guess a band saw is out?
So, I saw a couple of similarly designed bread slicers to the one in your image at the thrift store this weekend. I think they were asking a $1.50 each.
Answer 9 years ago
A band saw would work. I was just thinking that the blade on my table saw is just the right size. But sometimes you gotta use what you got.
Answer 9 years ago
Years ago, I bought a side of beef and cut it up on my band saw. It did a pretty good job, but afterwards, it took me a full day to clean all the beef bits out of it.
9 years ago
You can get the board and the plastic at Home Depot. You'll need a way to cut the slots in the guides accurately though. A table saw would be perfect for that.
Answer 9 years ago
thats would require me to own one , i own a drill and jig saw maybe i can use just wood though the pic is just an example
Answer 9 years ago
You can cut the slots with a jig saw, but they'll be pretty narrow. I'd suggest clamping both of your side pieces together when you cut the slots, so they line up.
Answer 9 years ago
Why bother with two sides? If the wood is thick enough (2cm?) then it will keep the knife straight...
Answer 9 years ago
Good point there.