Good suggestions on a meat grinder
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All depends on what your budget is. We got a small one from cabelas on sale for $119 and it seems to work fine. Its not as fast as the larger ones but I'm not a butcher shop either.
Like BigSlam said, it really depends on how much you are going to use it as well as your budget. Here is the only one that I've had personal experience with:
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200451267_200451267
I've had this unit for close to 10 years now I would say, works great for the 1-2 deer a year that gets put through as well as an occasional hog. Might not be the fastest or most powerful on the market, but it has served me well for the money.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200451267_200451267
I've had this unit for close to 10 years now I would say, works great for the 1-2 deer a year that gets put through as well as an occasional hog. Might not be the fastest or most powerful on the market, but it has served me well for the money.
Word of advice Dustin....buy as much grinder as you can fit into your budget. You will be glad you did. I like my LEM...found it on ebay.
I just recently bought a Weston 1/2 hp grinder. Paid for it, but it has metal gears and it is solid. It did 30 lbs of burger in less than ten minutes. Without even bogging down.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004D112ZE?pc_redir=1411905206&robot_redir=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004D112ZE?pc_redir=1411905206&robot_redir=1
Strother23
Member
I use a meat grinder attachment for a kitchen aide stand mixer. It's worked perfect for many years.
I'm considering this or the LEM line. I've always wanted a Kitchen Aid and this would be a good excuse for getting one.
I have the 1/2hp that Gander Mountain sold. My wife bought it probably 8 years ago. I've ground up so many deer and hogs with it that Im always afraid its gonna just die some day. It never really bogs down and probably will do 30lbs in 10 minutes or so
If anyone has a grinder that is just not doing what it used to: Get new blades and plate for it. The old ones can be sent out to be resharpened. Don't just get the blades to save money....Both pieces wear out together.
Buckmaster
Senior Member
My grinder is a #32 hand crank model. I added a wheel, a belt, and a 1 hp electric motor.
Now it can grind about 300 pound per hour.
Now it can grind about 300 pound per hour.