Flat Storage Food Slicer

INTRO

Hey everybody! I recently got gifted a hot air fryer and I wanted to test out making some things like chips and french fries the healthy way. Only thing is I can't afford a mandoline (a kitchen tool used to perfectly slice foods to size) so I figured, why not not make something cheaper and smaller that does the same thing?

Overview

So in this lesson you will learn see some simple extrusion-body/cutting tools and how to lay objects for printing. I'm making this primarily so that you can cut different thickness' for chips and fries but this tool wont only be limited to potatoes. You can cut any fruit with it or even use it for projects other than cooking.

Precautions - IMPORTANT

In order to use this tool you will be using sharp knives, I've designed it so your hands will primarily be out of the way but always be careful with sharp objects. Second working with 3d printing and food can be problematic. First of all, make sure you are using a filament that is FDA-food-contact-compliant and BPA free otherwise you could become sick from accidental ingestion. Second whenever you 3d print anything, there are microscopic grooves that you may not be able to see or feel. These are breeding areas for bacteria so make sure you properly seal your printed object so that growth will be prevented.

Sadly I could only get the pictures into PDF form but the last picture has tons if info.

Each one is a piece of the assembly, labeled with the proper dimensions needed for recreating or modifying. Depending on your 3d printer you might have to modify the dimensions as needed so that your printer is capable of printing to the desired resolution.

INFORMATION

Each slot is where the knife blade goes, obviously. But these slots were designed for the thickness of the blade that I am going to use to cut. Different blades have different thickness and if possible, modify this design as thin as possible to make sure there is no wiggle in the blade, It will also allow for more precise cuts.

Short Side

The Short side is used for making fries or dicing. Each slot is .08 inches and the distance between each slot is 1/8th of an inch. So if you want you can make cubes that are 1/8in, 1/4in, 3/8in, etc. Or you can make fries 1/4x1/4x(any length) or larger and larger if you want. GO CRAZY!!!

Long Side

The Long side is meant for slicing at an angle and is meant to be primarily thin slices that cover a larger area (hence why it is angled). If you just chop straight down into a potato that chips will be all different sizes, if you go at an angle the slices will be more similar and "chip-like". Like the short side, the slots are .08 inches wide and 1/8th inches apart (technically a bit more if you look horizontally instead of diagonally) The first slot is just the primary cut to "zero" the project so to speak. The second slot is 1/8th inch from the first to make 1/8th inch thick chips. The third slot is another 1/8th inch from the second slot and will cut 1/4th inch thick slices. The last slot will be a full 1/2 inch from the very first and will cut 1/2 inch slices... If you ever need them for some reason?

HOW TO USE

The three pieces all fit together so it is pretty straightforward. The short side and the long side fit together first, then the long side and the bottom. BUT!!!!! BUTTTTTT!!! Get this! you can slide the bottom piece along the long side so that you can cut larger produce!

Here are the files so you can modify real fast instead of having to remake.

I would suggest trying to create one of your own though, maybe try different angles? Its good practice for extruding, linear pattern, extruded cuts, and making assemblies.

Hope you enjoy cooking, baking, and frying!!!!!!