The blade sliced easily through about half of the massive trunk and then slowed.

The half-millimeter oscillations occurred hundreds of times a second and would slice through just about anything.

Slice each half into thin slices, about 1/8-inch thick, and place in a large bowl.

Slice the half into 8 pieces, about 3/8 inch thick.

One way to test it is to slice a small mound - about two cups' worth - down the center.

So, we sliced about $3 off our 1998 profit numbers.

Cut the zucchini into even slices about 1/8 inch thick.

Fry the potato slices a few at a time, turning them once, until golden, about 1 minute per side.

Use large knife to slice about 1/2 inch from ends of roll, so cut sides are smooth.

The low option, therefore, if adopted, would slice away about two-thirds of the previously budget.