Really like this. The quality is very good. Solid metal parts that operate smoothly and effectively. The rubber base secures easily by turning the lever in either direction. Putting an apple on the unit is easy and it peeled a variety of smaller windfall and larger store bought apples cleanly. Core is minimal left after finishing. I was impressed by the concept and the actual process. Brilliant! It slices the apple too in perfect width for pies but leaves as a unit so it is easy to make the minimal cuts to make slices.
I recommend for speed in pie making but also for the "cool" factor. It fascinates adults and kids alike. It does have sharp edges but reasonable adult setup and oversight ought to make this peeler a fun memory making event for children.
In addition, it works well for one-handed adults. Sometimes the smallest things like peeling an apple to eat is impossible when someone is disabled and lost the use of a hand but this tool allows them to do for themselves and not have to ask for help just to eat an apple.
I've only used this for about 20 apples. I imagine at some point it will get dull and possibly need a replacement cutter, especially if used all the time but so far just rinsing it under running faucet and sitting on the counter to dry it hasn't rusted - so that's another kudos.
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This Item  Purelite CAST IRON APPLE PEELER by Durable Heavy Duty Cast Iron Apple Slicing Coring and Peeling Machine Razor Sharp Stainless Steel Blades and Chrome Plated Parts |  |  |  | |
| Price | Currently unavailable. | $18.99 | -5% $27.50 List: $28.99 | -10% $26.92 List: $29.99 |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Monday, May 20 | Get it as soon as Thursday, May 16 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 |
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| Sold By | — | TIGWH | Best Point Sales | Zerbert |
| blade material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| number of blades | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| handle material | Rubber, Stainless Steel, Aluminum | Rubber, Stainless Steel | Wood | — |
| style | Lightweight | Modern | Clamp Base | Suction Base |
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Why did I wait so long?
I've always wanted one of these apple peelers... and I read all the reviews for almost all the different models. I settled on the the Purelite even though it was a bit more expensive than the others. The fact that it's cast iron appealed to my need for durability (I hate when tools break!) and the suction base sounded the best set-up for my counter top. It is well made and very compact. No problem finding a space for it among the other kitchen tools. I set it up right over the sink so the peels go right into the sink. My counter is made of solid engineered stone, smooth finish and this thing really stays in place! There was some adjusting to do to get the tension just right. The peeler wanted to take too big a bite out of the apple. But, once I got it set right and figured out that you had to turn the handle quickly and push the apple toward the corer, it all came together. There is a little bit of work to take off a bit of peel here and there... especially at either end of the apple. I just decided that part was for the cook, so instead of worrying about getting that little bit off, I just ate the little pieces at both ends! LOL! Cook's treat! Seriously, this thing works great, cleaned up fast and I made a ton of applesauce in little time. It's great!
