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  • twilliamsT twilliams

    Joe Hell lol, that motor looks undersized with the #32

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    twilliams I thought that a bit too. My co-worker used it and said that he hard a hard time keeping up with it and commented that it was super quiet. I can’t wait to use it tonight!

    Better Living Through BBQ!

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    • Joe HellJ Joe Hell

      twilliams I thought that a bit too. My co-worker used it and said that he hard a hard time keeping up with it and commented that it was super quiet. I can’t wait to use it tonight!

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      Joe Hell nice

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      • twilliamsT twilliams

        Njlungbuster id go with a minimum of a #22 throat and 3/4hp motor. If money is right step up to the 1hp.

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        twilliams I don’t think that will be an option. That’s a little pricey bumping up to a #22. Hmmm damn

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          twilliams and there aren’t any in stock

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            Njlungbuster the #8 butcher series will certainly be an upgrade over the home style #8 you have now, however doing 50 lb btaches could get tiresome on a #8, especially the 2nd grind through a 1/8" plate would take a long time. I used a #12 butcher series in all of our videos for a few years and was very happy with it BUT I very rarely did full 25 lb btaches. A 50 lb batch on a 2nd grind on a #8 Butcher is going to take a while. I think you would be happier with a #22/#32 either butcher or pro. Throat size of a #8 butcher is 2-3/8" a #22 pro (I don’t have a butcher to measure) is 3". That might not seem like a lot but it really is a huge difference!

            TL;DR A #8 butcher will be an upgrade but if you are ding mostly 25 + lb batch size, you might want to seriously consider going #22

            Get more help with your processing questions and learn more about processing meat by subscribing to our waltonsinc.com youtube page at https://wltns.link/waltonstv I am a Gorilla, love yourself

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              Jonathon thanks for the advice. Guess I’ll be waiting a while for new stock. Any ideas on how long that’ll be?

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                Njlungbuster We are being told March but it’s been a while since we got an update, if we hear anything we will absolutely share that information!

                Get more help with your processing questions and learn more about processing meat by subscribing to our waltonsinc.com youtube page at https://wltns.link/waltonstv I am a Gorilla, love yourself

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                • JonathonJ Jonathon

                  Njlungbuster We are being told March but it’s been a while since we got an update, if we hear anything we will absolutely share that information!

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                  Jonathon ok thanks 😭

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                    So I’m torn on what grinder to get and could use some help. I don’t own a business but I also don’t do little batches either. Usually when I’m making sausage of any kind I’m doing a minimum of 10lbs but typically 25lbs and other times 50lbs. I’ve had a cheap kitchen grinder that I’ve had for a couple years and have never upgraded even though I’m doing significantly more than when I started. My last 50lb batch of Chorizo essentially wore it out. I’m thinking 3/4hp? Too small? Too big? Butcher series or Pro series? And why do I see some 3/4hp grinders on the Walton’s page that are #8 and some are #12? Hopefully this isn’t one of those topics that has been beaten to death because I don’t wanna be that guy:man_facepalming_light_skin_tone: . Thanks everyone.

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                    Njlungbuster hey,first off I’ve been grinding n making sausage for a long time. Started with my dad and his #10 hand grinder when I was about 13 I’m 62 now and this is what I think we use a #12 grinder and do 200-250# of venison a year plus I do 10-25# batches of sausage every couple of months. I’ve done 1000s of # though that grinder over the last 10 years I’ve had it. But I would go with a 22 because you don’t have to cut the meat so small-bigger throat less prep, not that much more money. My 2-cents

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                      Thanks ziek . I appreciate it.

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                        Thanks ziek . I appreciate it.

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                        Njlungbuster
                        Agree with ziek on the throat size. I have the 22 butcher series. A beast if you can swing it.

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                          You do not need a 22 for what you do. I am a sausage maker for wild game in Colorado. I have used this grinder 8 years. It is not as quick on the second grind but gets the job done. I do more sausage then you do in a day. Take look at it. I like the big pan and the easy of tear down and cleaning.Pro-Cut #12 KG-12-FS Meat Grinder
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                          This not not your average #12 meat grinder. Designed to handle all of your meat processing needs and built with an extremely strong construction that will last for years to come. When you purchase this grinder, you will wonder why you have settled for other brands and smaller grinders in the past. The Pro-Cut #12 KG-12-FS Meat Grinder is the highest quality meat grinder available on the market at its affordable price point. It is powerful, reliable, and ready to use as soon as you take it out of the box.
                          Includes Free Economy Shipping!
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                          SKU: 170012
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                          Availability: In stock
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                          • N Njlungbuster

                            Thanks ziek . I appreciate it.

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                            Njlungbuster My grinder and dehydrator is actually the only things I didn’t purchase from Walton’s. I bought the Cabela’s carnivore commercial grinder 3/4 hp it was $399. Only reason why I got it from there was because I had a lot of giftcards to burn and their warranty was always good to me on their line of stuff.

                            You’re not far from me if you wanna come grind some meats one weekend you’re more then welcome to try it out before making your purchase. I’ll post a picture of it too 34A776A8-9147-4E14-9D88-862C718C02D5.jpeg

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                              You do not need a 22 for what you do. I am a sausage maker for wild game in Colorado. I have used this grinder 8 years. It is not as quick on the second grind but gets the job done. I do more sausage then you do in a day. Take look at it. I like the big pan and the easy of tear down and cleaning.Pro-Cut #12 KG-12-FS Meat Grinder
                              5 Reviews
                              Ask a question
                              This not not your average #12 meat grinder. Designed to handle all of your meat processing needs and built with an extremely strong construction that will last for years to come. When you purchase this grinder, you will wonder why you have settled for other brands and smaller grinders in the past. The Pro-Cut #12 KG-12-FS Meat Grinder is the highest quality meat grinder available on the market at its affordable price point. It is powerful, reliable, and ready to use as soon as you take it out of the box.
                              Includes Free Economy Shipping!
                              Click for more details
                              SKU: 170012
                              Only 5 left
                              Availability: In stock
                              $595.00
                              Qty:
                              s By

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                              Grizz I’m sorry grizz, but I’ve used both n the #22 is far superior, less prep, more power. I mean really r u getting a kick back

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                              • BobbyMacB BobbyMac

                                Njlungbuster My grinder and dehydrator is actually the only things I didn’t purchase from Walton’s. I bought the Cabela’s carnivore commercial grinder 3/4 hp it was $399. Only reason why I got it from there was because I had a lot of giftcards to burn and their warranty was always good to me on their line of stuff.

                                You’re not far from me if you wanna come grind some meats one weekend you’re more then welcome to try it out before making your purchase. I’ll post a picture of it too 34A776A8-9147-4E14-9D88-862C718C02D5.jpeg

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                                BobbyMac I’ve actually been looking very hard at that exact grinder as well. I’ve got basspro money and points to burn and it gets fantastic reviews. Thanks. I’ll hit you up if I need to check one out. Thanks!

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                                • Joe HellJ Joe Hell

                                  Njlungbuster I just got a new grinder that I can’t wait to try out! It’s a bit of an upgrade from the #8

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                                  Joe Hell what was your opinion of the #8 I just ordered one and had it sent to a nephew I raised, he hunts and likes to cook + he doesn’t know it is coming !

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                                  • G Grizz

                                    You do not need a 22 for what you do. I am a sausage maker for wild game in Colorado. I have used this grinder 8 years. It is not as quick on the second grind but gets the job done. I do more sausage then you do in a day. Take look at it. I like the big pan and the easy of tear down and cleaning.Pro-Cut #12 KG-12-FS Meat Grinder
                                    5 Reviews
                                    Ask a question
                                    This not not your average #12 meat grinder. Designed to handle all of your meat processing needs and built with an extremely strong construction that will last for years to come. When you purchase this grinder, you will wonder why you have settled for other brands and smaller grinders in the past. The Pro-Cut #12 KG-12-FS Meat Grinder is the highest quality meat grinder available on the market at its affordable price point. It is powerful, reliable, and ready to use as soon as you take it out of the box.
                                    Includes Free Economy Shipping!
                                    Click for more details
                                    SKU: 170012
                                    Only 5 left
                                    Availability: In stock
                                    $595.00
                                    Qty:
                                    s By

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                                    Grizz that model is very reminiscent of the old style Hobart that I ran 40 yrs. ago and the large tray on top is a big help for the speed of the process when you can dump a whole tub of meat and grind then change plates and grind again working in a cold room is so much faster.

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                                    • craigriceC craigrice

                                      Joe Hell what was your opinion of the #8 I just ordered one and had it sent to a nephew I raised, he hunts and likes to cook + he doesn’t know it is coming !

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                                      craigrice my friend had one n I used it with him quite a bit— good grinder, you really can’t go wrong with a quality grinder

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                                        Buy the biggest head size you can afford, horsepower is largely irrelevant for home processing unless you want to grind frozen items. A #32 with a big feed pan and good technique will grind 50lbs of sausage in under ten minutes. I personally really like procut grinders for the value commercially, but spending $1500 on a hobby that you’re also going to have to get a special 220v plug wired for isn’t worth it for the majority of people.

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                                          Buy the biggest head size you can afford, horsepower is largely irrelevant for home processing unless you want to grind frozen items. A #32 with a big feed pan and good technique will grind 50lbs of sausage in under ten minutes. I personally really like procut grinders for the value commercially, but spending $1500 on a hobby that you’re also going to have to get a special 220v plug wired for isn’t worth it for the majority of people.

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                                          sailfaster I agree sailfaster, but I think my grand kids(who help making sausage)will appreciate the better grinder. $600-700 is not the end of the world for something that will last many life times if taken care of. Here’s how I look at it, look at what u can afford n save to buy the next better one!

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