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How Does an Apple Peeler Work?
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By eHow Contributing Writer
Sharp Blade
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A apple peeler can also be used to peel other fruits or vegetables. The peeler has a handle on one end and a 3-inch-long blade on the other. The blade is essentially two blades facing each other with a 1/8-inch gap between the two. The blades are angled slightly downwards so when one blade is being used the other acts as a guide to how thick the peel can become. When used, the blade cutting causes the peel to move over itself.
Pressure
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The amount of pressure needed to peel an apple is minimal, but this pressure allows the blade to cut. When pressure is applied to the apple with the peeler, the blade is able to cut through the skin and start cutting the flesh of the apple right below the skin.
Thin Slice
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Having a double blade allows for the peeler to be used on either side, but the second blade plays a integral part in only peeling the skin off of the apple. When one blade is in use, the second blade acts as a blunt bumper. Because the blades are angled toward each other, when one blade is in use, the other is dragged across the apple backwards. This allows for only a thin slice to be removed with each stroke.
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