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Hello Phil - 

>> You may want to expand on this for me. I only know of the
>> musical instrument "mandolin" and know of no 'holding
>> device' for it? 

PM> It's a kitchen gadget used for slicing. Has a fixed blade
PM> slightly raised on a smooth surface along which you slide
PM> the food item to be sliced, the slices coming out of the
PM> bottom. Works along the lines of a grater. For safety's
PM> sake, it's better to use the device that comes with it for
PM> holding the food item than just using your fingers. The
PM> blades on these things are usually -very- sharp. Why it's
PM> called a mandolin I have no idea. I'm not even sure I
PM> spelled it correctly. 

Ah ... we just call them "meat slicers". 

I've told my mother and daughters that I didn't think it is an
appliance intended for home use. Wood workers often do the same
things on the joiners that shave boards down to size. They are
taught to use a 'push stick' but get in a hurry and become too
comfortable with the machine I guess? 

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