Mine slices things like beets and carrots super-thin, a sixteenth of an inch or so. I use the slices to make chips in the oven, and the thinnest setting is actually too thin for me. I have to go up one or two settings from the thinnest.
By Ken Lirette on December 5, 2016

Always take it out from the bottom. Safest. Easiest. Grab the mandolin with both hands. The top side should be facing you, and your thumbs will be on that top side with your fingers hidden underneath, clasping the unit. One hand should be where the hinges are...and the other on the opposite side (the side typically tou… see more Always take it out from the bottom. Safest. Easiest. Grab the mandolin with both hands. The top side should be facing you, and your thumbs will be on that top side with your fingers hidden underneath, clasping the unit. One hand should be where the hinges are...and the other on the opposite side (the side typically touching the countertop when open and ready for use). Now, just hold the mandolin with your thumb on top, (far from the blade) and apply simple consistent force with your fingers from underneath. Sometimes, one side dislodges first. If this happens, just apply equal pressure to the opposite side. Now the blade is free. Rotate it up from the two plastic tabs which serve as hinges. They are located on the blade side. Now, gently tug or pull when the insert (with the blade), and the main body form an angle greater than 45 degrees. At this point the insert/ blade should be completely free. Respect the blade. It is sharp. Treat it the same way that you would any sharp knife. see less Always take it out from the bottom. Safest. Easiest. Grab the mandolin with both hands. The top side should be facing you, and your thumbs will be on that top side with your fingers hidden underneath, clasping the unit. One hand should be where the hinges are...and the other on the opposite side (the side typically touching the countertop when open and ready for use). Now, just hold the mandolin with your thumb on top, (far from the blade) and apply simple consistent force with your fingers from underneath. Sometimes, one side dislodges first. If this happens, just apply equal pressure to the opposite side. Now the blade is free. Rotate it up from the two plastic tabs which serve as hinges. They are located on the blade side. Now, gently tug or pull when the insert (with the blade), and the main body form an angle greater than 45 degrees. At this point the insert/ blade should be completely free. Respect the blade. It is sharp. Treat it the same way that you would any sharp knife.
By Rob on October 19, 2020

I use the Vidalia Chop Wizard to make cubes (either 1cm or half that, tiny little things). You simply slice the vegetable across in the thickness you want and then pass it through the chop wizard to create cubes. Here's the link, but look at alternatives, as there are many different models with additional features. htt… see more I use the Vidalia Chop Wizard to make cubes (either 1cm or half that, tiny little things). You simply slice the vegetable across in the thickness you want and then pass it through the chop wizard to create cubes. Here's the link, but look at alternatives, as there are many different models with additional features. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071ZXT5MT/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3?psc=1 see less I use the Vidalia Chop Wizard to make cubes (either 1cm or half that, tiny little things). You simply slice the vegetable across in the thickness you want and then pass it through the chop wizard to create cubes. Here's the link, but look at alternatives, as there are many different models with additional features. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071ZXT5MT/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3?psc=1
By M. Bayan on November 9, 2017

This is a good question. I have the gloves and I wear them whenever I use a knife or a blade. I haven't used them yet when using the Mueller Mandoline as I am careful not to get my fingers near the blade. But now that you mention it, I can see where wearing the gloves would be safer. Hope this helps.
By Amazon Customer on January 31, 2017