In the FS-250 Nesco has combined an elegant design with the performance of a powerful food slicer. Slice meat, cheese, bread, vegetables and fruit quickly and easily with this quality slicer. Its features include precision depth control and a strong, high quality 180-watt gear motor. With a variable thickness control knob for a 9/16" thickness range, its large multipurpose 8.7-inch stainless steel hardened serrated blade handles a wide range of food sizes and shapes.