There are times when "they don't make 'em like they used to" is a good thing. I have helped with many seasons of apple processing for pies, applesauce, apple butter, and other such kitchen projects using various apple peelers. Some had corer/slicer attachments, too.
Modern examples like the one linked above are relatively simple mechanically, with just a hand-crank on a simple screw drive and a spring-loaded peeler arm. A small frame with a stamped and sharpened bit of tin on the end to complete coring and slicing keeps the parts count and manufacturing cost low. There's not a lot to go wrong, and fixing it is easy. In contrast, the antique monstrosity restored in the video below is an affront to my engineering sense, and it is also an astonishing look at how past designs overcomplicated matters. Still, it does peel and core quickly, so it's not entirely absurd. I also have to admire the numerous castings and the work that must have gone into the design before it was manufactured.
Even though I have written a couple paragraphs of commentary to go along with this video, the video itself is not my own work. As such, I considered declining payout on this post. In the comments, let me know what decline-payment threshold for original versus copy/pasted content feels right for you. I don't think we Steemians should try to profit by lazy sharing, but original content warrants opportunity for rewards. Where do you draw the line?
