You are not supposed to stick the food onto the spiked handle, it's to rest on top of the food you are trying to slice and then apply light pressure as you slide the food item back and forth across the blade so you don't slice your fingers. If the gap between the blade and the plastic doesn't get bigger when you move the black slider along then it's either broken or you haven't put it back together properly when you tried to change the blade, as it's used to make the slices thicker or thinner. I have one of these, almost identical from another store, and have never had a problem with it and use it all the time.
This product works brilliantly when used correctly following the instructions. You really should change the title of this video. People will be searching for reviews of this product before buying it and you have unfairly given it a bad review.
Unfair review , you should have looked up how to use a mandoline before making the video . The spiked guard is to protect your hand whilst holding the food in place . Probably nothing wrong with it , just you not using it properly !!
That was a great review. Very funny but thank you. The food isnt meant to stick to the hand guard/ slider but assist to make sure your fingers dont join the food you are slicing. Love these reviews and please keep them comming.
Hi Keith, I just finished watching your video and went through several of the comments. To be honest, I have to say that the real issue here lies with those poorly written instructions. They clearly suggest attaching the food to the hand grip first, which is exactly what you did. So, you weren’t at fault at all-the instructions were completely misleading. As for the mandoline itself, it seemed to be reasonably good for the price. It’s just unfortunate that such a decent piece of kit came with such confusing instructions. I want to reassure you that you did everything right as per the instructions, and this could have happened to anyone. You're definitely not to blame here-anyone could have been tripped up by those instructions. Take care, and all the best.
Hi Keith, the premise of the food guard is not for the food to stick stick but just for purchase. Personally never use tomato on a mandolin too as wet veg can ruin the intended usage. Mandolins are only really good for fancy presicision things for equal thickness for things like potatoes, aubergines, corgettes, potatoes etc and do require some skill and pressure on use. Only recomend buying if you make alot of julienne style veg or douphinoures. Ither than that its just as easy to use a knife. For pwople wanting to buy any sort of mandolin, some come with chainmale gloves, you can also buy chef gloves for their use too. Great review friends xxx
Thanks for the video buddy - no offence to our American friends but it’s nice to see British reviews as there seem to be so few. Just to say, I’m sure you are not thick!. I’ve tried a few mandolins without success from the cheapest to the more expensive and none of them work but I know realise that perhaps I too was using it incorrectly and trying to attach the food to the hand protector rather than putting the food on the mandolin and just resting food guard on top so thank you to the other reviewers here and thank you to you Old Food Guy 😊
I have this exact Aldi brand mandolin It’s perfect. I love it. It cuts my coleslaw cabbage in seconds and very easy to use. Been looking for a spare in case anything happens to the one I have.
😂..its not supposed to stick in the thing your slicing keith its just a guard to stop you cutting your fingers...its not your fault tho mate youve never used one before...top marks for the review keith
I had one years ago it was called the v slicer it was so dangerous the blades were so sharp I bought when I was away on holiday so I couldn't take it back it went in the bin that one you got was a load of crap j hope you got your money back
These have been around for years I have seen them demonstrated at Blackpool market there is a knack to using them but most people will just end up slicing there fingers. My solution is just use a sharp knife you don't need one of these things and it will only end up in the cupboard for years and never used.
such a funny review, my experience with a Mandoline is to hold the vegetable with your hand but just be very careful not to grate to low as not to cut your fingers, when it gets low slice the rest with a knife and it will not work with a tomato only hard vegetables
Keith I had a mandolin years ago it was dangerous I cut my self a few time on it so it went into the bin, that one from aldi looked cheap tat ,I deffo want a choper like the one you got from aldi il, nip tomorrow and see if our aldi store has any
Keith, the spike thing is just to add friction when using the mandoline, it’s not supposed to literally stick to it. I think there was a large element of user error here but at the same time these cheap things are usually crap so you’re probably still doing everyone a favour.
💕 Oh lord, haha you have made my day, love the video 👍 I grabbed one of these as my OXO Good Grips one broke and it’s actually quite good for the price to be fair 👍
This guy obviously doesn’t know what he is doing, I brought one of those mandolins slicers from Aldi’s and mine works fine, the writing on the box does say it’s for vegetables NOT cheese, so that’s why it probably doesn’t work but I tried mine on a onion, followed the instructions that came inside and it worked perfectly
Hi Keith I feel your frustration I've got one cost a small fortune but I wouldn't be without it.Saying that they are the most dangerous tools to use and that looked flimsy as bloody hell to me,so relieved you are returning it.Could imagine you using too much force and the thing smashing to pieces.
Using a mandolin is hard. My mother-in-law has an expensive one, which is hard to use and I don’t bother to use it. That mandolin looks flimsy to me and I give credit to anyone who can use it well. Another great video👍
I've had several of these mandolins over the years. No more. They are useless. The last one I bought was £69 95. It worked for a few days until the blade was destroyed by a humble carrot. Conclusion: spend your money on a top quality chef's knife - easier, quicker and far more durable.
These cheapo gadgets are nearly always a waste of money. They're marketed as gimmicks. I'm pretty sure professional chefs have loads of specialist utensils made out of stainless steel, but highly priced.
I know! I'm thick 😂 But i will show you what the instructions say tomorrow.
You are not supposed to stick the food onto the spiked handle, it's to rest on top of the food you are trying to slice and then apply light pressure as you slide the food item back and forth across the blade so you don't slice your fingers.
If the gap between the blade and the plastic doesn't get bigger when you move the black slider along then it's either broken or you haven't put it back together properly when you tried to change the blade, as it's used to make the slices thicker or thinner.
I have one of these, almost identical from another store, and have never had a problem with it and use it all the time.
Theres no way i would use a mandolin to slice a tomato either ..
Why didn’t you learn how to use it before hand
Channels about learn as i go SecondBest but thanks anyway
Dozy git.
Buy cheap Buy Twice
Ive used these for years put the food on the mandoline first then push the spikes into cant believe how ur trying to do it
The instructions don't say that Jodie, but Thanks anyway
Unfortunately it’s not the utensil that’s at fault but the user in this instance. 10 out of 10 for the comedy value though. 😂🤣😂👍👍
lmao mate
I brought one of them exactly like you Keith not a clue how to use it 😂😂😂. Bloody thing
You apply pressure when what you want to slice is sitting against the mandolin 👍
lmao mate
This product works brilliantly when used correctly following the instructions. You really should change the title of this video. People will be searching for reviews of this product before buying it and you have unfairly given it a bad review.
I followed the instructions Emily. Check out my next video and i show what the instructions say
If the spikes were longer you wouldn't be able to slice anything, to me it's common sense, no offence intended...
Far point mate
@@itskeithnNat I will call you Keith in future, I thought that was your name but wasn't sure 👍
product works perfect people dont know how to use them is the problem lol.
lmao mate. I'm so thick
@@itskeithnNat its all about learning and tbf you give us a good laugh to
Yeah, you don't know how to use it. That's your problem 😂
Yes sneer lol
Unfair review , you should have looked up how to use a mandoline before making the video . The spiked guard is to protect your hand whilst holding the food in place . Probably nothing wrong with it , just you not using it properly !!
Not what the instructions say Sue
LMFAO when it goes wrong you make it fking hilarious 🤣🤣
LOL mate
Bad workman always blames his tools 😂
Also I can see what your doing wrong!!! It’s a left handed mandoline and you was using your hand 🤚
LOL John
Now you know, re-do the video. Fair to you,fair to ALDI.
Yes mate LOL
oh dear the handle is so you dont chop the hand put it on the thing then the handle to grip it
LOL mate i'm so thick
That was a great review. Very funny but thank you. The food isnt meant to stick to the hand guard/ slider but assist to make sure your fingers dont join the food you are slicing. Love these reviews and please keep them comming.
Thanks pgmilling
Yeah the plastic hand took is just to stop you slicing your hands apart. The black slider lifts and lowers to clear plastic part to make the gap wider
I'm just stupid Stuey
@@itskeithnNat We've all gotta learn sometime dude!!
sorry you knob
keep the veg on the contact top
It's not what the instructions say mate
Hi Keith,
I just finished watching your video and went through several of the comments. To be honest, I have to say that the real issue here lies with those poorly written instructions. They clearly suggest attaching the food to the hand grip first, which is exactly what you did. So, you weren’t at fault at all-the instructions were completely misleading.
As for the mandoline itself, it seemed to be reasonably good for the price. It’s just unfortunate that such a decent piece of kit came with such confusing instructions. I want to reassure you that you did everything right as per the instructions, and this could have happened to anyone.
You're definitely not to blame here-anyone could have been tripped up by those instructions. Take care, and all the best.
Hi Keith, the premise of the food guard is not for the food to stick stick but just for purchase. Personally never use tomato on a mandolin too as wet veg can ruin the intended usage. Mandolins are only really good for fancy presicision things for equal thickness for things like potatoes, aubergines, corgettes, potatoes etc and do require some skill and pressure on use. Only recomend buying if you make alot of julienne style veg or douphinoures. Ither than that its just as easy to use a knife. For pwople wanting to buy any sort of mandolin, some come with chainmale gloves, you can also buy chef gloves for their use too. Great review friends xxx
Thank you Holy
The 45 degree angle tells you what way it goes mate 👍
Cheers mate
Hi old food guy.found your channel about a week ago and i love it! You and Nat make a great team. That Mandolin is rubbish xxx
Hi Lynne. Welcome
Thanks for the video buddy - no offence to our American friends but it’s nice to see British reviews as there seem to be so few. Just to say, I’m sure you are not thick!. I’ve tried a few mandolins without success from the cheapest to the more expensive and none of them work but I know realise that perhaps I too was using it incorrectly and trying to attach the food to the hand protector rather than putting the food on the mandolin and just resting food guard on top so thank you to the other reviewers here and thank you to you Old Food Guy 😊
Thank you so much Toria
I have this exact Aldi brand mandolin
It’s perfect.
I love it.
It cuts my coleslaw cabbage in seconds and very easy to use.
Been looking for a spare in case anything happens to the one I have.
Don't ever take up archery!
LMAO
My Mother in Law uses one of these on her feet.
🫣🤗
lmao mate
@@natssupermarketproductreviews 🤣🤣🤣👍
Noice
Never to old mate . Very funny .
Glad you enjoyed it first always
Please buy another gadget you can't use..that video was so funny!
Glad you enjoued it ciaomuffet LOL
😂..its not supposed to stick in the thing your slicing keith its just a guard to stop you cutting your fingers...its not your fault tho mate youve never used one before...top marks for the review keith
lmao mate
This was so funny Keith, I haven't got a clue how to use one either lol 😆 😂 😅 🤣 Xxx 💙
LOL Karen
I had one years ago it was called the v slicer it was so dangerous the blades were so sharp I bought when I was away on holiday so I couldn't take it back it went in the bin that one you got was a load of crap j hope you got your money back
Couldn't stop laughing 😂🤣😂🤣😂😭
LOL janey
These have been around for years I have seen them demonstrated at Blackpool market there is a knack to using them but most people will just end up slicing there fingers. My solution is just use a sharp knife you don't need one of these things and it will only end up in the cupboard for years and never used.
Agree mate
You trying to use the guard trying to stick stuff to it, I was howling mate hahaha 🤣🤣
Glad you enjoyed it mate. I'm so thick lol
Bad Workman Blames his tools ........Just saying
That's right mate LOL
such a funny review, my experience with a Mandoline is to hold the vegetable with your hand but just be very careful not to grate to low as not to cut your fingers, when it gets low slice the rest with a knife and it will not work with a tomato only hard vegetables
Glad you enjoyed it mate and thanks for the tip
Keith I had a mandolin years ago it was dangerous I cut my self a few time on it so it went into the bin, that one from aldi looked cheap tat ,I deffo want a choper like the one you got from aldi il, nip tomorrow and see if our aldi store has any
That chopper is good Fran for the price
Swede is hard to slice at the best of times
Agree Maureen
Mate that's not how it works you need stop review stuff because you no clue what your doing l have 1 of them and ther fantastic things
Why?
Dangerous keith never trusted them matey 👎👎👎
Agree mate
It’s my mums birthday tomorrow can you say happy birthday she watches every video and loves them
Yes Dj, what's her name and i will do it on tomorrows video
@@itskeithnNat her name is Moira
It looks like the Oxo good grips one which is £18 and gets good reviews. There are some clips online how to use it.
I will check it out squeaky Thanks. i'm so thick
Keith, the spike thing is just to add friction when using the mandoline, it’s not supposed to literally stick to it. I think there was a large element of user error here but at the same time these cheap things are usually crap so you’re probably still doing everyone a favour.
I'm Thick mate LOL
Assume you’ve just never used one, so nothing to be ashamed of.
Hi Keith..maybe you'd be better playing with the box..tee hee..like kids do at Xmas..🤭😄..such good vlogs..some flowers 💐for Nat..x
lmao Jan
A little bit cruel but very funny. I'll be keeping an eye on you🤔
It works fine mine does the food don't stick it's just a grip
not what the instructions say mate
@@itskeithnNat well mine works I done shit loads of onions
That’s a cheap awful copy of a real Madolin, I’m kind of happy you didn’t get a real one and that you got to keep your fingers
And me Satch lol
@@itskeithnNat the good ones are on Amazon, about 30 quid and come with “cut proof gloves” I kid you not, absolute insane sharpness
Lazy barsteward devices I call them
Yes David
Mine broke within weeks, and when I returned it to store, got the worst customer service ever, how comes aldi staff never happy instore
Hi did you get my text about steam fruit pudding recipe. Xx
I will look in a bit Caz and let you know
@@itskeithnNat loves the last video ster fry foods
More washing up.. no thanks.
Yes Christian
Bless, mate 😀
LOL mate
💕 Oh lord, haha you have made my day, love the video 👍 I grabbed one of these as my OXO Good Grips one broke and it’s actually quite good for the price to be fair 👍
Glad you enjoyed it Emma LOL
Not sure what's thickest, potato or him
I think you will find if you watch my video after that one. I was right
This guy obviously doesn’t know what he is doing, I brought one of those mandolins slicers from Aldi’s and mine works fine, the writing on the box does say it’s for vegetables NOT cheese, so that’s why it probably doesn’t work but I tried mine on a onion, followed the instructions that came inside and it worked perfectly
well mine never mate
Bought one of these years ago -never used it it's still in the box 🤣🤣.
Keep it in the box Lorna 🤣
@@itskeithnNat 🤣🤣🤣
I bought one from Tkmaxx, it was £4.99 not the same make though, it's fantastic but him indoors is scared of them.
LOL barbara
@@itskeithnNat Him indoors wouldn't watch your video 😂
its not supposed to stick lmao
Thanks
Thank you so much Independent puppy
🏴👏 lol well done for trying. Didn’t know they would give you your money back if you were dissatisfied with there products 👏🏴
Cheers mate. Yes mate they give money back for anything
Didn't like that, people saying you're using it wrong but you followed the instructions so 🤷♂️
😂😂 these are crap, got one too, after first use went straight in bin
🤣🤣🤣
lmao mate
Hi Keith I feel your frustration I've got one cost a small fortune but I wouldn't be without it.Saying that they are the most dangerous tools to use and that looked flimsy as bloody hell to me,so relieved you are returning it.Could imagine you using too much force and the thing smashing to pieces.
Yes Donna agree
Brilliant 👍 🤣
LOL shannon
Using a mandolin is hard. My mother-in-law has an expensive one, which is hard to use and I don’t bother to use it. That mandolin looks flimsy to me and I give credit to anyone who can use it well. Another great video👍
Cheers Donna
Defo simple 😂
Good review...
Keep it up.. mate..
Cheers aaron
hi im a new subscriber
Thanks Maureen
Welcome
I've had several of these mandolins over the years. No more. They are useless. The last one I bought was £69 95. It worked for a few days until the blade was destroyed by a humble carrot. Conclusion: spend your money on a top quality chef's knife - easier, quicker and far more durable.
100% agree Jack
These cheapo gadgets are nearly always a waste of money. They're marketed as gimmicks. I'm pretty sure professional chefs have loads of specialist utensils made out of stainless steel, but highly priced.
Yes Super
great video.
Cheers mate
🤣
LOL Martin
Mate that's a rubbish product but thanks for your effort 👌
You are welcome Paul