Beswood 250 R Meat Slicer Review. How To Clean Blade and Machine, Take Apart and Reassemble.

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  • Опубликовано: 7 фев 2022

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  • @victoriayoung2311
    @victoriayoung2311 2 месяца назад +1

    Excellent, just what I needed! Very thorough and professional. I appreciate you and your video very much. Thanks for posting : )

    • @vinylchefsteve6692
      @vinylchefsteve6692  2 месяца назад

      Thank you, Victoria! I’m so glad to be of service to you. I appreciate you watching and sharing your thoughts! 🫶🏽

  • @Busyguy-mb6ho
    @Busyguy-mb6ho 7 месяцев назад +3

    This was really, really well done. I’ve had mine for about a year and I feel much better knowing that cleaning it doesn’t have to be an ordeal. Nice work

    • @vinylchefsteve6692
      @vinylchefsteve6692  7 месяцев назад

      I appreciate your comments and thank you for watching. Cheers

  • @matthewwilliams07
    @matthewwilliams07 4 месяца назад +2

    Thanks my friend. Just got this for Christmas and wanted to see what I was getting myself into cleaning wise before first use.

    • @vinylchefsteve6692
      @vinylchefsteve6692  4 месяца назад

      My pleasure, Matthew! What a wonderful Christmas gift! Enjoy! Let me know if you have any more questions.

  • @marctrainor5595
    @marctrainor5595 4 месяца назад +2

    You know, if this were any other type of video, I'd "almost" say that you took too much time going into extreme detail about everything, but......., in Lew of how seriously important it is to not only thoroughly clean the machine after every use, and........ watch your ass with the blade, including using gloves, and honestly, not wearing thongs,,,,,, You did a great job. Everything you showed us in this video is immensely important and thank you for taking the time to show us. Marc T.

    • @vinylchefsteve6692
      @vinylchefsteve6692  4 месяца назад

      Thank you recognizing my efforts, Marc.
      I truly appreciate your comments.

  • @marctrainor5595
    @marctrainor5595 4 месяца назад +2

    I wanted to add an idea I have about cleaning, just part of the machine. I want to say that this is just my idea, so take it as you will, but I think it might just work. I have a steam machine, that's a little more powerful than some of them and gets pretty hot, but here's my idea. If I buy this slicer or any similar slicers might work, I'd like to use the steamer just to clean out the blade protector part after the blade is removed. Steam machines are great at getting into small nooks and crannies, but I'd also use soap or some kind of disinfectant either during or after that part of the cleaning. Remember, the steamer only blows particles out, not vacuum them up, in this case, so you'd still need to wipe around the area with at least a damp cloth. Some steamers are hot enough to disinfect the area, but you'd have to check your particular machine, and always remember, the closer the steam nozzle is to the part, the hotter it is. I want to thank Steve again for a very important and informative video he's done here. Marc T.

    • @vinylchefsteve6692
      @vinylchefsteve6692  4 месяца назад

      That’s sounds like a great idea, Marc! A steamer has many uses.

  • @RMV-vo2gp
    @RMV-vo2gp Год назад +3

    Excellent video sir. I'll add that you should occasionally lubricate the rails that the carriage rides on and the rail that the meat pusher rides on, with food grade mineral oil which you can buy online or at any pharmacy.
    Also note the blade (it's actually called a rotary knife or just knife) that comes standard with this particular machine (Beswood 250 or 250R) is PLAIN STEEL, not stainless steel. The cutting edge will RUST if you do not oil it! Simply take a paper towel with a little of that same food grade mineral oil and apply a light coat of it to the edge of the blade front and back before storing your machine.

    • @vinylchefsteve6692
      @vinylchefsteve6692  7 месяцев назад

      Thank you for this information. I truly appreciate it. Very helpful. Cheers.

    • @CreativeTrish
      @CreativeTrish 3 месяца назад

      Great tip. Thanks🙏

  • @venetiancat
    @venetiancat 5 месяцев назад +1

    What an awesome breakdown of how to safely clean the Beast-wood😂. As many have noted, I would also be sure to unplug it first, just to be on the safe side with that blade! Much love from New Mexico USA!❤❤❤

    • @vinylchefsteve6692
      @vinylchefsteve6692  5 месяцев назад

      Aww thank you so much for the kind words! I have since taken the advice to be sure and unplug the machine when removing the blade. Much love right back at you. My wife and I bought a home in Taos New Mexico (Arroyo Hondo) in 2021. We’re relocating in 2026. The land of enchantment awaits us! 🫶🏽 Take care.

  • @michaelhelmick8225
    @michaelhelmick8225 Год назад +2

    Thanks for this video. The alan wrench that came with mine didn't fit so I just used my own metric set.

  • @bigguy1403
    @bigguy1403 Год назад +2

    I use Pam original cooking spray and I been doing that for many years just spray the guide rail underneath ànd the springs on the blade sharpener. Works great cheap and always available.

  • @stevenjohnson249
    @stevenjohnson249 Год назад +1

    I use a power drill with a hex bit to remove and put the blade back on. With regard to lubrication and oils, I recommend food grade silicone spray.

  • @ginarichards821
    @ginarichards821 Год назад +2

    Great cleaning video, thank you for making it simple

  • @michaeltrinhcuocsongmy4411
    @michaeltrinhcuocsongmy4411 2 года назад +1

    Great review, thanks a lot for doing this! I just got mine delivered yesterday and I'm so excited to use it!!

    • @vinylchefsteve6692
      @vinylchefsteve6692  2 года назад +2

      Enjoy! It’s a great machine! Thanks for commenting.

    • @100PercentOS2
      @100PercentOS2 2 года назад

      @@vinylchefsteve6692 I have one, but I don't have the wrench.

    • @bigguy1403
      @bigguy1403 Год назад +1

      @@vinylchefsteve6692 so how do you like it? Is it enough power at 240 watts?

    • @vinylchefsteve6692
      @vinylchefsteve6692  Год назад +1

      I love this machine! Solid construction! Great customer service and easy to use. Plenty of power for slicing thick deli meats.

  • @ronangst7427
    @ronangst7427 Год назад +2

    Great job. But scary that you didn't unplug it

  • @lillieguerrero9523
    @lillieguerrero9523 2 года назад +1

    Very nicely done. 👌

  • @thisnamewastakentoo_
    @thisnamewastakentoo_ Год назад +3

    I mount the blade sharpener backwards when not about to use it. Keeps it cleaner.

  • @bigguy1403
    @bigguy1403 Год назад +4

    Just letting you know you have the sharpening wheels on backwards they should only be on that way when sharpening the blade turn it around 180 degrees so the curve end faces forward it acts as a blade protector when slicing. I see almost every video people slicing meat and the sharpening wheels are facing forward. Not good.

    • @RMV-vo2gp
      @RMV-vo2gp Год назад +1

      Correct. And good catch!

  • @poindexter1387
    @poindexter1387 Год назад +1

    Just got mine today and I cleaned it. Ready to go.You talked about beef jerky recipes. Where did you get yours? Great video 👍

  • @USA__2023
    @USA__2023 Год назад +2

    A big issue with people that make their own bacon is the carriage travel. The Beswood has around 8.5 inches which is 4 inches or so short of a pork belly. It's hard to find one with a long travel. most 12" slicers don't have much more. After watching your video I think i can make a carriage travel extender for it using a linear bearing adapter. I'll know next week when my Beswood 250 gets here.

    • @dylan-nguyen
      @dylan-nguyen Год назад

      I don't remember what I do exactly but I was able to slice bacon on my old 7.5" meat slicer no problem
      I think since the meat isn't very tall you are able to run it in at an angle

    • @RMV-vo2gp
      @RMV-vo2gp Год назад +2

      I own this machine (not in special edition red color though) and simply cut the pork belly in half if I want to slice it all. Otherwise I just trim it to fit the carriage then take the trimmed portion and cut it into 1x1 cubes to use in baked beans, green beans and so on.

    • @USA__2023
      @USA__2023 Год назад +1

      @@RMV-vo2gp I bought one too, not long after my comment on this video. Haven't done bacon on it yet but I'm going to try to fold it in half before I cool it in the freezer and slice. It's a nice slicer no doubt.

  • @joehaynes1725
    @joehaynes1725 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great video, thank you

    • @vinylchefsteve6692
      @vinylchefsteve6692  9 месяцев назад

      You’re welcome, Joe! Glad I could be of service. Take care! Steve

  • @Markthemeateater
    @Markthemeateater 2 года назад +5

    Just wanted to add that the very first thing to do is please unplug it!, otherwise great video.

  • @deborahhall4636
    @deborahhall4636 Год назад +1

    You have done an amazing job at showing this product and tips for safety. Really, really appreciate it!
    So, I'm considering buying the red machine directly from Beswood. So it comes with the cleaning brush? And does it come with the bread slicer guard attachment?

    • @vinylchefsteve6692
      @vinylchefsteve6692  Год назад +1

      Hi Deborah! 😃 Thank you so much for sharing your appreciation for my product information relating to the Beswood 250R! Yes it should come with the cleaning brush, hex wrench for removing the blade, bread slicer attachment and some type of oil I believe for maintenance. The Beswood 250R really has been reliable and consistent. There customer service is the gold standard in my opinion. Anything you need just email them and they will take care of you. Mention my name Vinyl Chef Steve and they may even give you extra special attention. Happy slicing! Take care.

    • @deborahhall4636
      @deborahhall4636 Год назад +1

      @@vinylchefsteve6692 Thank you so much for your quick response!

  • @100PercentOS2
    @100PercentOS2 2 года назад +1

    What size hex wrench does the blade screws take? When you took the center plate off I seen fine pieces of Styrofoam stuck to the blade and back of plate. So if I can see Styrofoam there this is telling me that the blade needs to come off to get the tiny bits of meat off the blade too to avoid contamination.

    • @vinylchefsteve6692
      @vinylchefsteve6692  2 года назад +1

      Yes removing the center plate and the blade for a thorough cleaning is a MUST after using the machine. Food always gets trapped in the grooves and behind the blade. I don’t know what size the hex wrench is for the blade screws. My machine Your machine came with a hex wrench that fit the blade screws. You should have received a hex wrench with your machine too. If you didn’t receive a hex wrench you can email Beswood and they will send you one. They have great customer service! Also be sure to buy some Kevlar gloves to protect your digits when handling the blade. Take care.
      Steve

    • @100PercentOS2
      @100PercentOS2 2 года назад

      @@vinylchefsteve6692 My machine did not have a hex wrench or the oil. I already bought the oil. I tried several SAE hex wrenches which was either too big or too small. So I did a search of the screws on my machine and they are metric. So I will be buying a new set of hex wrenches probably tomorrow, which include SAE & Metric. In fact they look like yours.
      I may as well leave the center plate and the product table off and wash them as they will be a few parts I won't have to worry about. I'm getting ready to slice a bunch of pork belly into bacon thickness pieces. I will be doing something a little bit different than you. I will be cutting a piece of parchment or wrapping paper and slipping the edge of it under the edge of the white round part that holds the gauge plate, in back and let the pork belly slices fall on the paper.
      I make a lot of Japanese recipes with pork belly and I got tired of those people in these meat departments complain about cross contamination when they are just too lazy to clean their equipment despite me offering to pay for anything extra they have to do. I will check into the gloves as well. 😃 Thanks. Enjoyed watching your video to touch up on anything that I may have overlooked. For some reason it was the wrench and oil thing with me and the main reason I watched your video.

  • @realUtubeUser
    @realUtubeUser Месяц назад +1

    How do I adjust the gauge plate, from the bottom? What tools can I use? Thanks.

    • @vinylchefsteve6692
      @vinylchefsteve6692  28 дней назад

      I apologize but I haven’t had to adjust the ‘gauge plate’ so I couldn’t tell you. Not sure what the gauge plate is.

  • @jerrygill931
    @jerrygill931 Год назад

    Great review! Any idea how much it weighs?

  • @jamiemclachlan8311
    @jamiemclachlan8311 11 месяцев назад +1

    For safety sake could you lay this on its backside after removing the sharpener?

    • @vinylchefsteve6692
      @vinylchefsteve6692  11 месяцев назад

      Hi Jamie. Great question! Laying the machine on its back side will create instability, and put an excessive amount of stress on the power cord, so I wouldn’t recommend laying it down. It’s my belief that at all times the slicer should be on all four legs for maximum stability. When it comes to safety and accidents nothing is 100% guaranteed. Knowing that a very small section of the blade is partially exposed when the sharpener is removed should promote caution. Thanks for commenting.

  • @deimosadrastos6172
    @deimosadrastos6172 6 дней назад +1

    Trying to avoid it because because of the price.... BUUUUuuut.... The cheaper ones are just so much louder....