Good day Dear friends! In today's article I would like to show you how to make a homemade product that is quite relevant at the moment. So, now the sunset season is in full swing - this is the season when many of us make preparations for the winter from what we grew in the summer at the dacha. Namely, we will look at how to make a cabbage shredder. Many of us love sauerkraut, and many of us know how difficult it can sometimes be to prepare it. One of the problems with preparing cabbage for the winter is chopping it, of course, when you are going to prepare one or two liter jars, you will not have any particular problems with this. But when we are talking about ten three-liter jars, then shredding cabbage forks will be quite problematic, time-consuming and not as neat as it could be with the help of our shredder. This homemade product will have a very simple and primitive design from parts that you will probably find at home, in the country or in the garage. Well, enough of the long prefaces, and let’s start assembling this homemade product. Let's go!
So, for this homemade product you will need:
- Sheet of plywood (1m * 1m).
- Shovel handle.
- Wooden block.
- Round wooden stick 2 pcs (for example from wooden hanger for clothes).
- Furniture nails.
- Self-tapping screws.
- Blades for stationery knife.
- A couple of washers.
Tools you will also need:
- Hammer.
- Jigsaw.
- Hand jigsaw.
- Ruler.
- Black gel or capillary pen.
- Drill and drill bits.
- Screwdrivers.
- Hot-melt adhesive.
- Stationery knife.
First, let's take a sheet of plywood, on it we should draw a quadrilateral. To do this, we will need a black gel or capillary pen (by using a pen instead of a marker, you will achieve a thinner and more precise outline) and a ruler. The sides of the quadrilateral should be equal to 18 cm and 22 cm. We will need 2 of these quadrilaterals. After we have drawn the drawing using a jigsaw, we cut out our blanks. It should also be noted that on freshly made workpieces, a hole should be made in the center relative to the top and bottom side and slightly shifted to one of the sides. The diameter of the hole should be equal to the outer diameter of the round stick.
After the above steps, we should do the following. Namely, four racks in order to connect previously made blanks together. For them we need to take wooden block and using a hacksaw to divide it into four equal parts of 14 cm each. After we have made the racks, we will temporarily secure them with hot glue as shown in the photo below, that is, along the edges of the plywood quadrangle.
The next step is to take a cutting of medium diameter and cut off a cylinder from it with a height equal to the height of the posts, in our case it is 14 cm. And in the center of this cylinder we make holes whose diameter will be equal to the diameter of the hole made earlier on the plywood quadrangles, that is, the diameter of the round one you took wooden stick. Next, install the cylinder in the place indicated in the photo so that the holes of the cylinder and the quadrilateral coincide. We will attach it using hot glue.
Then we should take and modify the second plywood quadrangle made earlier. Near the previously made hole, you should draw a rectangle towards the far side, that is, towards the center relative to the sides (see photo). The width of this rectangle should be about 1 cm, and the length should be slightly less than the length of the stationery knife blades you took.
Cut it out, cut it out using hand jigsaw exactly along the drawn contour. And with the help of a stationery knife we bevel one of the sides as soon as we have done rectangular hole(see photo).
We connect the modified quadrilateral to the previously made workpiece using hot-melt adhesive. Then we knock together the entire structure using furniture nails and twist it with wood screws. This will give us strength and reliability of the structure.
Next we need a blade from a stationery knife. The blade should be secured to the place indicated in the photo (see below). In order for the blade to hold securely, it should be secured using self-tapping screws through metal washers.
Next, we will make the next piece, on which the cabbage will rotate. To do this, from a small block the size of a little smaller size The racks should be sawed off to a length of 14 cm and at the edges, as indicated, drill through holes, the diameter of which will be equal to the outer diameter of the round stick. Insert a round stick into one of the holes made.
Then we will cut out a circle from plywood, the diameter of which will be equal to 5-6 cm with a hole in the center, and the diameter of the hole in the center should be equal to the diameter of the round stick. This part will act as a large wooden washer. And install it in the place indicated in the photo. To ensure that the plywood washer does not rotate, but sits tightly and motionlessly in its place, we strengthen the connection with a pair of furniture nails.
And into the second hole we insert a round stick about 14 cm long; it will act as a handle, which we will hold on to and rotate the cabbage around its axis.
All is ready! All that remains is to test it, to do this we string a head of cabbage onto the axis of the “handle”, set it in place and rotate the head of cabbage clockwise until it runs out. As a result, we got a very simple and useful design, which will certainly be useful for preparing cabbage for the winter.
What could be more beautiful than finely shredded sauerkraut or various vegetable salads and dressings for first courses, including borscht, prepared for the winter? And the only thing more beautiful than this can be an electric vegetable shredder, which will help you prepare all these goodies in a matter of minutes, making the housewife’s work as easy as possible, especially if the scale of consumption of products of this type is not small. Today, various brands offer a choice of a huge amount of equipment of various capacities and configurations, which directly depend on the volume of processing, but the prices, as we know, “bite”, so if there is a man in the house whose head works well, not only , but also hands, then such a device can easily be performed independently.
At the same time, you should not be afraid of not coping with the task, because the device of a vegetable shredder is very simple, and the costs of turning this idea into reality will be minimal, because any available means on the farm can easily be used. The most a big problem may arise with an electric motor, which should drive the circular knives, and if it is possible to select a suitable device, borrowing it from some outdated equipment, then the problem can safely be considered half solved. As for the structure itself, it is a welded metal frame on which a motor and a bearing assembly are mounted, designed to rotate the disc blades, which are connected to each other by a belt. The unit itself is placed inside a rigid housing equipped with two holes - an inlet funnel designed for loading vegetables and, accordingly, the outlet itself.
The body of an electric vegetable cutter must exactly follow the contours of the metal disk with minimal gaps equal to one or two millimeters. Naturally, it is much easier to adjust the size of the shredding disc itself, which is usually made of durable duralumin steel, at least two millimeters thick. The whole difficulty lies in making three serrated crescent-shaped knives, the sharp edges of which are carefully bent to the side by at least four to six millimeters, and the hole itself, located in the middle of the shredder. The edge of the disk is also processed by grinding, choosing an angle of 90 degrees for this work (the width of the edge is at least 10 millimeters). If it is not possible to make such a product due to the lack of skills or special equipment for turning, then you can order a rotating disk with knives in a workshop or even purchase it at an already finished form for very little money.
In the latter case, you will have to adjust the body of the electric shredder to the purchased knife, which is not very convenient. Alternatively, you can try to make a simplified design of the disk, equipping it with straight knives, instead of complex crescent-shaped slots, but then you should be prepared for the fact that the quality of operation of the finished unit will be noticeably inferior to its more advanced analogue. As for the body of such a shredder, it is best to make it from of stainless steel using spot welding. To ensure maximum ease of use, it is ideal to make it from two separate parts - a cylinder with a circular knife placed inside and a removable lid, to which you can attach a large funnel in the form of an inverted truncated pyramid.
This approach will ensure the use of large fruits and timely cleaning of the inside of the body from various types of waste that may interfere with the work process. Alternatively, you can use elements of the drum body from an old one washing machine, which is very convenient and does not require the use of gas welding. The belt drive elements themselves can also be borrowed from washing machine, out of order. As for the bearing assembly, it is usually made of two bearings, a housing welded to metal corners rigid frame, as well as rotating circular knife shaft Alternatively, you can attach the unit to the frame by performing through holes in the corners of the frame and the body itself, which are ultimately connected to each other by bolts.
Before starting the unit, it is imperative to adjust and adjust the working body and all parts connecting it into a single mechanism. When using an introductory funnel with a mouth that is too wide, you need to be extremely careful when using an auxiliary pestle, because usually such a shredder can chop an entire head of cabbage in a matter of minutes, let alone your fingers.
Every autumn it’s time to prepare vegetables in the form of a variety of pickles and canned salads. It's nice to treat yourself to this delicacy in winter.
No matter how many housewives prepare various appetizers and marinade salads, the central place in this vegetable wealth still occupies sauerkraut. But its appearance is preceded by a rather tedious and not very popular process of chopping heads of cabbage.
Many years ago, I remember, they said “chop the cabbage.” This is because it was used for such a thing special knife- a chopper, or a hoe, not a cabbage shredder. Cabbage was chopped in a rounded wooden trough, linden or oak, and salted in it and stored until the next harvest.
And even though few people now ferment cabbage in whole barrels, they try to make the cutting process easier with the help of various devices. However, even for small volumes, a special knife with several sharp steel blades located at an angle was invented. This type of cabbage shredder (manual, as it is called) is absolutely safe and allows you to significantly speed up slicing and improve its quality. The result is an even, thin straw that can only be cut with a regular knife by a professional chef. True, some skill is needed, but any housewife will quickly master this device, there is little wisdom.
A plastic cabbage shredder is suitable for small quantities. This simple device resembles a regular grater and is made of durable plastic with removable blades. Some products have a container for
A wooden shredder for cabbage is more productive and reliable; it is also a very simple device that many housewives prefer to use. You can buy it in a store or make it yourself. A wooden shredder is a board on which plate-like steel knives are mounted. The thickness of the cut pieces depends on the size of the gaps between the knives and the board. Typically, wooden cabbage shredders are made in large sizes and installed directly above the pickling container. For operational safety, some shredders are equipped with a moving hopper, shaped like a cube with a pressure lid. The head of cabbage is placed in the hopper, covered with a lid, and then moved forward onto the knives. This cabbage shredder is safe to use and has good performance.
All of the above devices make chopping only half as easy, because your hands still get tired of holding a head of cabbage. But technological progress, as we know, does not stand still, and now some housewives trust shredding to modern electric meat grinders, which have special attachments, including for cabbage. A food processor is an even more improved and modernized shredder; it can deal with pieces of cabbage in a matter of minutes. And finally, the slicer is an electric vegetable cutter.
However, cabbage after shredding in this miracle technique does not turn out as beautiful as we would like, so many housewives prefer to shred cabbage more simple devices. Or the old fashioned way, with your own hands.
Any woman knows that chopping cabbage takes a lot of time and effort. Especially if it needs to be cut into thin strips. A special shredding knife can come to the rescue in such a situation. In this article we will talk about what types of knives there are, how to choose the right product, and also focus on how to properly shred cabbage with a shredder.
Types of vegetable cutters for cabbage
Using a shredder will help you save time and effort. The device is a knife with a comfortable handle, on which several blades are attached at an angle. The series of blades are designed in such a way that the juice is retained in the vegetables when cutting. In this section we will talk about the type of shredding devices.
Household electric shredder
An electric shredder is most often used in large vegetable warehouses where it is necessary to chop a large number of vegetables in short time. This device is designed for rapid processing of solid products. Inside the shredder there is a disc-shaped knife made of durable stainless steel. You can adjust the thickness of the slice by changing the location of the blades. In addition, when using an electric vegetable cutter, the amount of waste is significantly reduced, which is important.
household electric shredderManual shredder
Vegetable cutter for cabbage with manual drive is a great alternative electrical device. If you are looking for a shredder for your home, we recommend that you pay attention to this model. All products are equipped with a cutting board and a special chute, which is made of environmentally friendly plastic. The shredder also has several blades, the height of which can be changed. Manual mechanism It perfectly chops both cabbage and many other vegetables and fruits. Easy to care for: just need to rinse after use warm water, and keep the blades sharp.
Shredder with box
Another convenient option For home use- vegetable cutter for cabbage with a wooden box. It consists of a wooden body with blades inside. The cutting board and box are made from durable wood. In this shredder you can also adjust the height of the blades. The device is very convenient, as it does not slip on the surface and does not require much effort.
Mechanical shredder
A mechanical shredder is often used to chop cabbage and other vegetables. It is an attachment to a meat grinder, which is made of plastic or metal. To chop the cabbage, you just need to rotate the device by the handle and turn the grater around its axis. Most often, the set contains several graters with holes of different sizes.
How to choose a shredder?
In this section we will talk about what you need to pay attention to when choosing a shredder. To use the device safely and quickly, you need to pay attention to several important aspects.
- First you need to choose for yourself what type of vegetable cutter you need. Manual device Perfect for preparing salads, chopping vegetables for preservation. A electric models worth purchasing for industrial scale.
- Particular attention should be paid to the blades. Make sure the shredding blades can be adjusted in height and angle. This will make the operating process easier for you.
- The material from which the device is made must be safe and environmentally friendly. Otherwise, the taste of the products may deteriorate.
- Make sure that the product you purchase is equipped with a cutting board. This will make it easier to use the grater for shredding. The board must be made of hard wood.
Rules for using the device
When operating shredders, you must follow safety rules to avoid injury.
- When using the knife, you must hold it so that there is a forefinger, the big one looked to the side, and the rest were located below.
- Care must be taken to ensure that the edge of the tool does not come off cutting board, but moved only in one direction.
- Remember that if you want to cut the cabbage in your direction, the blade will be pointing down.
- Before shredding, the cabbage must be divided into two halves. If the size of the head of cabbage is large, then you can cut it into four parts.
How much does a shredder cost?
Price is another important aspect that should be taken into account when choosing a shredder. Naturally, it may vary depending on the region in which you live. Don't forget that the price must correspond to the quality.
- The simplest models, which are a grater with blades for shredding, can be purchased for 200-400 rubles.
- The price of mechanical shredders for home starts at 1,500 rubles. Please note that models from natural materials are more expensive. However, they have a long service life and high quality.
- Price range for electric vegetable cutters extremely wide. The most simple model costs around 5,000 rubles. However, depending on the quality of the product and its performance, the price may increase and reach 90,000 rubles.
Popular models of shredders
In this section we will talk about the most popular shredding devices.
Bradex Kitchen
Shredders trademark Bradex Kitchen are one of the most popular mechanical vegetable cutters for the home. The set contains a large number of blades that allow you to make several cutting options. The shredders are small in size, which is very convenient for storage. The price of the devices is very affordable and amounts to 700-800 rubles.
Alligator
Alligator brand vegetable cutters are manufactured in Sweden and are famous for their safety and high quality. Using the models produced by this company, it is very convenient to chop vegetables for salad or canning. Products can be cut different ways. Using shredders from this brand is very easy. The cost of one device is 2500 - 3000 rubles.
Moulinex
Vegetable cutters from Moulinex allow you to cut food in various ways. The kits include a large number of attachments that are very convenient to use. The shredder bodies are equipped with special compartments in which attachments can be stored. The price for one device is 2500-3000 rubles.
Borner
Vegetable cutters of the Borner brand have proven themselves to be excellent devices for chopping. Their body is made of durable and safe material. The set includes a set of 5 nozzles, each of which is colored specific color, which facilitates the operation process. Shredders from this company cost around 2,000 rubles.
In this article, we talked about what a cabbage shredder is and focused on the types of vegetable slicers. In addition, we talked about how to safely use the devices, and also provided recommendations for choosing a product. Remember that a well-chosen shredder will help you save time and effort that you spend on cooking.
Delicious and useful product- sauerkraut. Practical housewives they prepare it in the fall as in rural areas, and in the city. And the most labor-intensive operation here is chopping the heads of cabbage. They use both sharp long knives and special shredders. But no manual one can compare in convenience and performance to an electric one, which you can make with your own hands by taking some parts and components from an old washing machine.
The general structure of the electric shredder is simple: an electric motor and a bearing assembly of a working disk with three knives are mounted on a metal frame welded from steel angles 20X20 mm. Rotation is transmitted to it from the engine by a belt drive. The shredder body, enclosing the working disk, has an inlet with a loading funnel and an outlet window. For ease of operation, the frame is installed on support legs welded from steel angles so that the working disk is 30° deflected from the horizontal. This makes it easier to load the funnel and feed the cabbage under the knife.
The most important part of the shredder is the working disk with three knives. It is cut from dur aluminum sheet 2 mm thick. To increase rigidity, its edge is flanged on the floor at a right angle of 10 mm. Having marked the location for installing the knives, three crescent-shaped windows are cut into the disk, and then the edges of the cut are extruded 6 mm above the plane of the disk, as shown in Figure 2. Crescent-shaped knives are installed on the resulting sites on the rivets. Best material for them - a blade from a mechanical hacksaw or a scythe blade. It is somewhat easier to make a straight knife, but a saber knife is better at work. Three duralumin corners riveted on the side of the disk opposite to the knives will help you remove the cabbage “noodles” from under the disk.
The shredder body consists of two parts: a casing of the working disk and a cover with a loading funnel. Both parts can be made either from steel sheet 0.75 mm thick, connecting joints gas welding, either from the material of the washing machine body with aluminum rivets, or from aluminum sheet with a rolling connection.
1 - loading funnel, 2 - cover, 3 - coupling bolt, 4 - working disk, 5 - frame, 6 - electric motor, 7 - drive pulley, 8 - belt, 9 - working disk casing, 10 - bearing housing, 11 - working disk shaft, 12 - bearing No. 80202.
1 - knife, 2 - disk, 3 - disk hub, 4 - angle, 5 - angle rivets, 6 - knife rivet
1 - working disk, 2 - loading funnel, 3 - adjusting support plate, 4 - knife.
The bearing assembly of the working disk is made up of: a housing, a shaft and two bearings No. 80202. A 20X20 mm angle and a vertical steel plate 3 mm thick are welded horizontally to the housing. Two holes in the bottom flange of the corner are for attaching the unit to the frame, and two in the vertical flange and one in the top plate for connecting protective casing working disk.
The parts of the V-belt reduction transmission from the engine to the working disk are borrowed from a washing machine. The belt tension is regulated by the position of the engine: the grooves of its mounting bolts on the frame allow the center-to-center distance to be changed within small limits.
Adjustment of the working element is reduced to setting a gap of 3-5 mm between the support plate of the feed funnel and the knives, and the thickness of the cut is determined by the design of the working disk: the height of the blades of the knives relative to the disk.
An electric shredder with sharp knives copes with a head of cabbage in a matter of seconds, so to avoid injury, the chopped vegetables should be fed to the rotating disk with a wooden pestle.
V. MALYSHEV, Blagoveshchensk, Amur region.
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