I need your advice please. I am making venison jerky from steaks this weekend. The steaks are about 3/4" thick. I've sliced some (by hand) vertically and some horizontally trying to get a uniform thickness for the smoker. I need a better system. I'm trying to decide what is the best bang for the buck. Is it a cutting board with a jig or just a small meat slicer? Your thoughts please. Thanks!