Ban saw or slicer?

[cgasner1]

I want something electric to help cut the pile of meat I have headed my way. Does anyone know of a slicer that will do a 1” cut or do I have to go with a ban saw style set up

 

[Nick87]

If you can swing the saw I'd go that route. Slicer works well for jerky and such.

 

[Arcola]

I’m pretty sure you’re venturing into band saw territory there. I have a larger slicer (12” blade or so?) and it maxes out around 1/2”.

 

[cgasner1]

Thinking it’s gonna have to be a saw thought I would ask

 

[Nick87]

I’m pretty sure you’re venturing into band saw territory there. I have a larger slicer (12” blade or so?) and it maxes out around 1/2”.

Mine will cut thicker but it's not gonna be near as clean of a cut as a saw and it'll be a mess.

 

[Arcola]

Make sure you do some of those moose steaks 1.5” or so, though.

 

[Bluffgruff]

If you buy a band saw, I bet you could rent it out when you aren't using it.

 

[LIK2HNT]

The thought of thoroughly cleaning a band saw does not sound like much fun. I have had metal bandsaws both stationary and handheld, and the cutting oil gets up and into everything. Making a mess of shaving and oil. I assume blood, meat, and bone would get up into everything also. Unless there is something special about butchering bandsaws. As long as everything is deboned a long quality knife might be a better option.