Waltons 11 lb stuffer question
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marzig20 you will love it
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Chef said in Waltons 11 lb stuffer question:
processhead You have a very technical mind. I would think that a ratchet would make it work, but do you think that is the fix to the problem? I think the gear ratio or something might be the solution. I only have used two stuffers, one an 11 pound LEM and a 30 pound F. Dick. Similar diameters cylinders, but the LEM is much harder to crank and I did often need a cheater bar or ratchet of some type for snack sticks. The F. Dick has no problem stuffing snack sticks at all, yet the throughput is faster than the LEM. Engineering wise, I can only think that the gear ratio is the difference.
Your Thoughts? (BTW Happy Thanksgiving)
You are correct, Chef . Ease of cranking is all about the gear ratio which is something we can’t change and the length of the crank handle, which in theory we can control.
And the laws of physics and gear ratios say you can go slow with little effort or fast with more effort, all other things being equal.
The only advantage the ratchet-crank brings you is that it allows you to operate the crank repeatedly in a position where it requires the least amount of effort. For most people that probably means a position where they can apply some body weight on the down stroke.
The one thing I found I can control is the length of the crank handle on my antique stuffers. A longer handle means more leverage which reduces the amount of effort required. (but you have to move the handle a greater distance)
I fabricate longer handles for my old stuffers and it is totally worth it.
processhead I wish I could find one like that to fabricate. That looks ingenious!
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processhead I wish I could find one like that to fabricate. That looks ingenious!
calldoctoday said in Waltons 11 lb stuffer question:
processhead I wish I could find one like that to fabricate. That looks ingenious!
calldoctoday Are you looking for an old stuffer? Or do you have an old stuffer already and want to put an extended handle on it?
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I pulled the trigger and ordered the 11 lb stuffer this morning. Was pleasantly surprised when I saw that Walton’s had dropped the price to $169. Thanks everyone for your comments and suggestions!
marzig20 Ordered mine today also, but will definitely be tuning in Monday.
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Just got an email back from Walton’s notifying that my stuffer has shipped. They answered my question about attaching suction cups to the stuffer quickly. Great customer service!
marzig20 you will find that Waltons is awesome to deal with. I proudly wear my Walton’s gear out and about. I steer people their way all the time because of their customer service and Meatgistics.
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calldoctoday said in Waltons 11 lb stuffer question:
processhead I wish I could find one like that to fabricate. That looks ingenious!
calldoctoday Are you looking for an old stuffer? Or do you have an old stuffer already and want to put an extended handle on it?
processhead I am looking for a good stuffer & manual mixer, period. I have been doing all mine manually & with the grinder all these years & really need to get with the program. I like the idea of the old ones & think that they are made to last forever pretty much, like a lot of other older things, that you can still work on, as long as parts are available. However, I also like the idea & have been thinking about the Walton’s 11 pounder a lot. The idea of you putting those levers on your old stuffers is terrific & solves the issues I am hearing about with some of them being a little more difficult to operate, especially with smaller casings. That is true American Ingenuity.
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I received my 11 lb stuffer and I’m very, very impressed! It’s like a Cadillac compared to my clunky old 5 lb from Sausage Maker. I don’t think I’ll have any trouble adapting to the side crank. Looks like my suction cups will fit once I shorten the threaded studs as there is very little room underneath. I can’t wait to give it a try!
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I received my 11 lb stuffer and I’m very, very impressed! It’s like a Cadillac compared to my clunky old 5 lb from Sausage Maker. I don’t think I’ll have any trouble adapting to the side crank. Looks like my suction cups will fit once I shorten the threaded studs as there is very little room underneath. I can’t wait to give it a try!
marzig20 You won’t be disappointed, it’s a great stuffer!
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marzig20 you will find that Waltons is awesome to deal with. I proudly wear my Walton’s gear out and about. I steer people their way all the time because of their customer service and Meatgistics.
ND Mike I am on some sausage and meat processing sights on FB and I send people to Waltons all the time. It is amazing the questions that they have that are answered on this sight. I sometimes think I shouldn’t send them here as more competition for the drawings, but Walton’s is such a great place I have to send them here.
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marzig20 We hopw you enjoy the 11 lb, it is my favorite size of our stuffers and the one I use aside from the prototype electric we have. Our 11 lb has given me many years of service and the only thing I have ever had to replace is the piston gasket and a stuffing tube that I inexplicably lost!
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I received my 11 lb stuffer and I’m very, very impressed! It’s like a Cadillac compared to my clunky old 5 lb from Sausage Maker. I don’t think I’ll have any trouble adapting to the side crank. Looks like my suction cups will fit once I shorten the threaded studs as there is very little room underneath. I can’t wait to give it a try!
marzig20 Mine is supposed to be here tomorrow, can’t wait to test drive it.
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marzig20 We hopw you enjoy the 11 lb, it is my favorite size of our stuffers and the one I use aside from the prototype electric we have. Our 11 lb has given me many years of service and the only thing I have ever had to replace is the piston gasket and a stuffing tube that I inexplicably lost!
Jonathon I just ordered one too, forgot all about ordering another gasket replacement. Can you link that part #?
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Jonathon I just ordered one too, forgot all about ordering another gasket replacement. Can you link that part #?
twilliams I forgot to order a replacement gasket also, will have to do that during the Christmas sales when I am sure I will be ordering other things.
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ND Mike I am on some sausage and meat processing sights on FB and I send people to Waltons all the time. It is amazing the questions that they have that are answered on this sight. I sometimes think I shouldn’t send them here as more competition for the drawings, but Walton’s is such a great place I have to send them here.
bocephus I do the same thing.
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Chef said in Waltons 11 lb stuffer question:
processhead You have a very technical mind. I would think that a ratchet would make it work, but do you think that is the fix to the problem? I think the gear ratio or something might be the solution. I only have used two stuffers, one an 11 pound LEM and a 30 pound F. Dick. Similar diameters cylinders, but the LEM is much harder to crank and I did often need a cheater bar or ratchet of some type for snack sticks. The F. Dick has no problem stuffing snack sticks at all, yet the throughput is faster than the LEM. Engineering wise, I can only think that the gear ratio is the difference.
Your Thoughts? (BTW Happy Thanksgiving)
You are correct, Chef . Ease of cranking is all about the gear ratio which is something we can’t change and the length of the crank handle, which in theory we can control.
And the laws of physics and gear ratios say you can go slow with little effort or fast with more effort, all other things being equal.
The only advantage the ratchet-crank brings you is that it allows you to operate the crank repeatedly in a position where it requires the least amount of effort. For most people that probably means a position where they can apply some body weight on the down stroke.
The one thing I found I can control is the length of the crank handle on my antique stuffers. A longer handle means more leverage which reduces the amount of effort required. (but you have to move the handle a greater distance)
I fabricate longer handles for my old stuffers and it is totally worth it.
processhead I keep watching my local swaps for a deal on one of the enterprise units, but no such luck as of yet.
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marzig20 Thanks good to know.
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Jonathon I just ordered one too, forgot all about ordering another gasket replacement. Can you link that part #?
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ND Mike Thanks, have you looked how suction cups would fit and does it come with them?
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