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The is not a specific age that a meat slicer company suggests usage. However, the person should have steady hands and understand how to use meat slicers safely.
A meat slicer is safe to use around your children is certain precautions are taken. The following website has 10 safety tips for using a meat slicer at home: http://www.doityourself.com/stry/10-meat-slicer-safety-tips
First of all, unplug the slicer. Get gloves, and take off the blade. Take apart the slicer parts, and use a cloth or sanitation cloth to clean the insides of the head.
There are many safety meat slicers that can be used at home. These can be found online at www.chefscatalog.com.
The most important feature of any meat slicer is that it has a blade guard. The slicing blade is very sharp and you won't want to get cut. It is also important that the slicer feel sturdy and does not move around when you use it. If the slicer is not sturdy then it may not be safe. I would recommend handling and trying out the slicers before you buy, you can tell a lot by the look and feel of the slicer.
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There is no information about what brand of meat slicer Arby's uses. What ever they use, however, works wonders!
Depending on the size of the slicer, there are home use products that range from $40 used to $150 new. But then if you need something for industrial use the median is about $3800-$4200.
I see no reason not to use a mandolin slicer for any suitable food...bread, meat, cheese, etc. However, you may want to make sure your mandolin is dishwasher safe and wash it thoroughly if it has been used to cut raw meat (or have a separate one for meat).
You would use a carving knife, electric knife, or a manual or electric slicing machine (slicer).
You can definately make your own bacon from home, along with sliced deli meats and so forth with a meat slicer. They run for about $150 for a small one, but I think it would be a worthwhile investment. Look here for a relatively good price on one: http://www.amazon.com/Weston-9-Meat-Slicer/dp/B003H97RXO.
You can definitely use an electric food slicer to cut onions! The best place to buy an electric food slicer is at Fred Meyers, where they have them on sale all the week and for the rest of the month. To use it, follow the instructions that come with the electric food slicer.