Project 14782EZ:

Bagel Slicer
While this kitchen accessory will become an attractive conversation piece for the cooks guests, its really designed to allow the user to slice bagels safely. With the ever-increasing popularity of these donut-shaped breads, you should also find it to be a marketable item. Cherry was used, but any other dense hardwood thats suitable for turning can be substituted. Cut your material to the exact dimensions, making sure that the grain on parts A, B, and C runs in the same direction.

Bagel Slicer Complete Schematic

Bagel Slicer Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cut each jaw (A and B) from 1" stock (3/4" actual) to a 5-1/2" square. 2. Equip a lathe with a faceplate to cut the 3-1/2" diameter contoured face on each jaw. NOTE: The 3-1/2" diameter contour is exactly in the center of the 5-1/2" square. 3. Drill an accurate hole just large enough to hold a 2" nail at the center-point of each dowel location on parts A, B, and C. 4. Attach parts A, B, and C together with the 2" nails for machining. 5. Lay out and mark the bell profile on A, B, C assembly. 6. Use the band or jig saw to cut the profile. 7. Remove one nail at a time. 8. Use the drill press and, using the nail hole as a guide, drill a 1/2" hole for each dowel. 9. Use a rasp to enlarge the holes in part B so it can freely slide on the dowels. 10. Equip a router with a 1/4" round-over bit to round all edges EXCEPT those on the base surface. 11. Slide the dowels through part C for final assembly. 12. Glue the dowel ends into the holes in part A and a C. 13. Sand the dowel ends flush. These plans were originally published in Volume 5, Issue 6 of The Woodworkers Journal (Nov./Dec. 1981, page 30).