Microplane Slider Attachement for the 35000 Grater Series

by Microplane

Product Features

• Fits all 35000 series Microplane graters
• Hopper holds ginger, garlic, nuts safely for grating
• Protects hands from grater's sharp teeth
• Made of polycarbonate
• Dishwasher-safe

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.2 x 3.2 x 2.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00009WE3W
• Item model number: 35037
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #73,569 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #89 in Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Utensils & Gadgets > Cheese Tools > Graters

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

This attachment slides onto the blades of any grater in Microplane’s 35000 series to grate smaller foods. Lift the lid on the attachment’s hopper and load it up with ginger, garlic, nuts, or a hunk of cheese. Place the weighted lid back on and push lightly as you slide the attachment back and forth on your grater. The slider grates small foods more quickly while keeping your fingertips safe from the grater’s sharp teeth. This attachment is made of polycarbonate plastic and is dishwasher-safe for easier cleaning. --Cristina Vaamonde

Product Description

This NEW slider attachement help protect fingers when grating down to the last bit.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Best for ginger, nutmeg and the tail end of cheeses..., November 30, 2003

By 

J. Manly "healthychoices" (Honolulu, HI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microplane Slider Attachement for the 35000 Grater Series (Kitchen)

This may be worth having for a limited number of tasks. I use this primarily for grating smaller pieces ginger and nutmeg.

The two-piece design of this attachment makes cleaning it easy. However, that same two piece design also makes using it clumsy. You must use the same hand to adjust the pressure against the grater while simultaneously moving the attachment back and forth over the surface of the grater.

DOWNSIDE: This attachment won't let you use that last little nub of nutmeg. The "plunger" portion doesn't go down far enough.

COMMENTS:
1. If well-turned out nails (polish, acrylic nails, etc.) are part of your lifestyle, you probably will want to use this attachment for a lot more tasks than than I do.
2. As an add-on to an initial purchase, this isn't a bad idea.
3. Note that this attachment is designed to use only with certain models.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent accessory for excellent graters, July 9, 2003

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John Nolley II (Fairfax, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microplane Slider Attachement for the 35000 Grater Series (Kitchen)

If I had to find a complaint regarding Microplane's fine series of graters, it would be that they are so effective that a small slip of the hand can result in a painful cut. This excellent accessory takes care of that issue by providing a slider that holds whatever food or spice you're grating against whichever Microplane model you prefer (coarse, fine, ribbon, etc.)

The slider also makes grating spices like nutmeg much easier as it provides a handle of sorts to hold the small spice kernels against the Microplane's grater surface. My only problem with the slider is that it's fairly small and thus requires cheeses to be cut into small chunks, but that's a minor complaint.

If you own one of the 35000 series graters from Microplane, you should consider this slider attachment a required item for your kitchen.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For Safety's Sake....Buy this Attachment!, August 8, 2003

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Daniel F. Moore (Yarmouth, Maine USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microplane Slider Attachement for the 35000 Grater Series (Kitchen)

The Microplane graters are an absolute must-have in any kitchen. Cheese simply disappears into fluffy mounds within seconds. BUT...the sharpness of the blades creates a potential safety hazard. If your fingers come into contact with the blades, count on receiving a nasty cut. The slider attachment is a small price to pay for security.

Hard cheeses and nutmeg are very easy to grate with the attachment although as a previous reviewer noted, you must use small chunks. The results will impress you. Soft cheeses however, are a little harder to grate. The cheese tends to mash against the blade unless you apply the right amount of pressure and keep up a steady grating motion. It will however, produce finely shredded cheese.

That is a mere quibble with the attachment. It will 'complete' your Microplane grater set and you can confidently and safely use this remarkable product.