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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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    Joe Hell
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    craigrice For me personally it was a game changer for home processing. I only have a Kitchen Aid grinder attachment to speak of prior. Back in August I took a professional job in the ‘meat industry’ and this little grinder quickly became the shop go-to for small jobs. I really put this thing to work prior to the shop and it performed well. We have since ‘abused’ it and it keeps on ticking. If you are into 10-15 lb batches at home it can’t be heat for the price. I played with a brand new #32 tonight at the shop today and was blown away. More info coming soon!!!

    Better Living Through BBQ!

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    • S sailfaster

      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 couldn’t agree more! No matter the hobby I’ve been a part of I’ve come to the conclusion that size matters. Go big if you can afford it. It pays dividends!

      Better Living Through BBQ!

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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
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        Jonathon
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        Grizz What you say is absolutely true, we have done comparisons in grinding in the past and a #12 Pro-Cut will usually outperform a #22 Weston. They are awesome machines but they are a little more expensive than the #8 he was talking about but good point! Pro-cuts are designed with commercial places in mind and they stand up to it.

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        • Z ziek

          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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          ziek You nailed it, a #12 is a great machine. I have the exact same story. Have had mine for 15 yrs. We grind 10 to 15 deer a year with our hunting party, and 3 0r 4 hogs. Im 65 and find myself with a little extra disposable income now, and I think im going to treat myself to a new grinder. And the winner is a #32. I know I wont be disappointed.

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            coyote307
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            LEM #12 big bite and make a foot switch. put grinder head in freezer does 25 pounts in id say 10 minutes tops. a great machine. I have one.

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              if you want to build it yours self I can post everything I bought from a industrial site. a True 1 H.P. motor and a 90 degree gear box to face the grinder. I bought a #32 hand grinder to attach to the gear box. It has bearings ( not plastic bushings ) on the hand crank in. But you remove the crank and attach a love joy coupler. Grinder / to gear box. I built it to the tune of $300. Out put is supposed to be 650 lbs per hour. Like you I do 15-25 lb batches. 3-4 minutes to grind it all.

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                if you want to build it yours self I can post everything I bought from a industrial site. a True 1 H.P. motor and a 90 degree gear box to face the grinder. I bought a #32 hand grinder to attach to the gear box. It has bearings ( not plastic bushings ) on the hand crank in. But you remove the crank and attach a love joy coupler. Grinder / to gear box. I built it to the tune of $300. Out put is supposed to be 650 lbs per hour. Like you I do 15-25 lb batches. 3-4 minutes to grind it all.

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                Tex_77
                Team Blue Power User Traeger Primo Grills PK Grills Canning Sous Vide Community Moderator
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                Denny you have me intrigued now!

                Isaiah 5:22 Woe to those who are heroes at drinking wine and champions at mixing drinks

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                  Ok I will find my sheet I built it with. Can we post a picture on this site?

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                    Njlungbuster
                    Team Orange
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                    Denny I don’t see why not. I’m intrigued myself. I love diy stuff. That’s why I’m here lol. Diy sausage, diy jerky, diy bacon, etc lol.

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                      if you want to build it yours self I can post everything I bought from a industrial site. a True 1 H.P. motor and a 90 degree gear box to face the grinder. I bought a #32 hand grinder to attach to the gear box. It has bearings ( not plastic bushings ) on the hand crank in. But you remove the crank and attach a love joy coupler. Grinder / to gear box. I built it to the tune of $300. Out put is supposed to be 650 lbs per hour. Like you I do 15-25 lb batches. 3-4 minutes to grind it all.

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                      Denny I’d like to see that as well

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                        file:///C:/Users/ddfas/Documents/#32%20Grinder/#32%20Grinder/Grinder/#32%20Cast%20Iron%20Meat%20Grinder.pdf

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                          Denny that didn’t do anything

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                            try this address http://buffalotools.com/manuals/sm07528manual.pdf

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                            • blackbetty61B blackbetty61

                              Denny I’d like to see that as well

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                              blackbetty61
                              go to you tube #32 meat grinder 1 hp motor

                              Let me know if you need the material list

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                              • Tex_77T Tex_77

                                Denny you have me intrigued now!

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                                Tex_77

                                go to you tube #32 meat grinder 1 hp motor

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                                  Parksider
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                                  I upgraded to the Weston #22 and I’ve owned every size down from there… I have a #12 gander mtn 3/4hp in moth balls right now as my backup and it can’t hold a candle to the #22. Plus if you’re doing a small batch it does a great job stuffing off the 2nd grind. #teamorange

                                  John C.

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                                    ziek
                                    Team Orange
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                                    Hey chico,I’m with u but what I don’t get is it’s not the size of the grinder or # per minute it’s the throat size. They all talk about how much u can do in a minute, but what about prep? My first grinder my uncle left me, home made,old 1 horse (huge) n a #12 Chicago head. I could throw a 2×5 inch chunk in or bigger( watch fingers) but grnd a little slower,who cares. I think if Walton’s made a 12 with a large diameter throat(at least 4 inches deep) n gear it down, that’s a winner-- less prep means faster. Pounds per minute are a marketing scam

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                                      would love to have a grind off with you. LOL go to youtube and type in #32 meat grinder 1 hp motor look at the size of the pieces of meat going into the grinder. the whole project was 1/2 the price of a off the shelf unit plus you have the capacity to do a whole hog,steer,elk,or deer if needed. #32 grinding auger is about the size of my forearm. the capacity is there. Proof is in the pudding

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                                      • Z ziek

                                        Hey chico,I’m with u but what I don’t get is it’s not the size of the grinder or # per minute it’s the throat size. They all talk about how much u can do in a minute, but what about prep? My first grinder my uncle left me, home made,old 1 horse (huge) n a #12 Chicago head. I could throw a 2×5 inch chunk in or bigger( watch fingers) but grnd a little slower,who cares. I think if Walton’s made a 12 with a large diameter throat(at least 4 inches deep) n gear it down, that’s a winner-- less prep means faster. Pounds per minute are a marketing scam

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                                        ziek Very true, the prep is where your time is ate up. We have some times 8 to 10 people chunking up meat, so ate meat chunks are different sizes, thus requiring a lot of meat stomping. I like the meat to fall right in thus controlling the grinding better. Would have to be much more carful to keep body parts out of a 32. Most of our group are very carefull, but theres always the one.

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                                          I use a foot pedal to energize the grinder. you could probably set a cake pan with a hole in it for safety. Mine I don’t have to stomp . When drop in it makes burger.

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