Hand Crafted Oak Bread Slicing Guide: 2 Slice Thicknesses Using Horizontal Slicing with Free Backstop

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Our guides are made entirely of wood, without any plastic parts.

I’m here to help you choose the right slicing guide and width. Here are some things to consider:

1. All my guides are designed to slice loaves horizontally. Place the loaf face down, insert the bread knife into the slot, and slice to your desired thickness.
2. For round loaves, cut them in half. Place the cut face down on the guide and slice. The diameter of the loaf doesn’t matter; the height does. For example, an 8-inch round loaf that’s 5 1/2 inches tall can be sliced with any 5 1/2-inch wide guide. If your loaf is over 8 inches in diameter, choose the open style guide. You can easily slice any diameter round loaf, as long as the height doesn’t exceed the width of the guides.

This guide is perfect for loaves up to 5 1/2 inches high or wide. It helps you achieve perfectly sliced bread. The thicknesses are close to the approximate slice thickness due to the different bread slicing techniques.

For a limited time, I’m offering a free removable back stop for horizontal slicing. I don’t use one myself, but I receive requests for it. It can be helpful if you have a weak hand grip.

Silicone tabs on all eight corners prevent the guide from sliding on the counter.

I handcraft all my guides in Lincolnton, Georgia. This guide is made from solid 3/4-inch oak lumber for the side rails and 1/2-inch veneer for the bread table.

The 5 1/2-inch guide can cut two different bread slice thicknesses. When ordering, select the guide with the desired thickness.

My goal was to create an easy-to-use, affordable, durable, and convenient horizontal slicing guide that consistently slices straight bread slices.

Videos demonstrating the guide’s use are available on YouTube. Search for “Mystery Lathe” or “William Frank.”

Here are some tips for using a horizontal slicing guide:

- I’ve sold hundreds of horizontal slicing guides across the USA, and most users are very satisfied.
- If you struggle to slice bread with your hands, I recommend a vertical guide. It requires more skill to slice horizontally than vertically.
- If you have good hand-eye coordination, horizontal slicing is the quickest and easiest way to achieve perfectly sliced bread.
- If you’re not satisfied with your guide, you can return it for a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
- Practice is key when learning to use this guide.

IMPORTANT: A bread knife with a blade length of at least 12 inches is recommended. A 10-inch knife may cause frustration and the blade to fall out of the guides’ knife slot. Please note that the knife is not included in the order.

To maintain the guide’s condition, keep it out of water or the dishwasher. If it gets dirty, wipe it off with a dry or damp cloth.

When using the guide, be cautious as it’s sharp and can cut bread and you. Keep it out of reach of children. If you’re concerned about getting hurt, you can return it for a full refund. Your safety and satisfaction are of utmost importance to me.

If you have any questions, issues, or problems with your guide, feel free to call or text me at 315-868-3453 or email me at “mysterylathe@gmail.com”. I’m here to assist you. Don’t be surprised when I greet you upon answering. This is my personal cell phone, and I’m 78 years old. This is my hobby, not a money-making business.

The guide is finished with food-safe mineral oil.

Approximate dimensions:
- Bread tray inside width: 5 1/2 inches (maximum width or height of loaf)
- Overall outside width: 7 inches
- Height: 2 1/2 inches
- Length: 11 inches
- Weight: 1 lb. 6 oz.

I hope this information is helpful!