Waltons 11 lb stuffer question
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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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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.
bocephus if it’s like my 7lb stuffer it comes with an extra gasket.
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processhead I keep watching my local swaps for a deal on one of the enterprise units, but no such luck as of yet.
Ridley Acres said in Waltons 11 lb stuffer question:
processhead I keep watching my local swaps for a deal on one of the enterprise units, but no such luck as of yet.
I see a few within about 60 miles of you advertised on FM marketplace, but nothing in your immediate area.
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bocephus it does not come with suction cups. I haven’t really looked how they would mount. I might have to pull it out and look.
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bocephus it does not come with suction cups. I haven’t really looked how they would mount. I might have to pull it out and look.
ND Mike Thanks, another thing I will have to order at the Christmas sale. I have them on another stuffer and really like them. I thought Jon stated the rubber feet come off and the suction cups can be mounted there.
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Ridley Acres said in Waltons 11 lb stuffer question:
processhead I keep watching my local swaps for a deal on one of the enterprise units, but no such luck as of yet.
I see a few within about 60 miles of you advertised on FM marketplace, but nothing in your immediate area.
processhead said in Waltons 11 lb stuffer question:
Ridley Acres said in Waltons 11 lb stuffer question:
processhead I keep watching my local swaps for a deal on one of the enterprise units, but no such luck as of yet.
I see a few within about 60 miles of you advertised on FM marketplace, but nothing in your immediate area.
Yeah I keep telling myself I’ll smash one next time I’m up that way, but I am usually in to much of a rush or we make a last minute decision to make a run to the city.
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Suction cups modified and attached to stuffer. The weight of this stuffer combined with suction cups makes it rock solid. Just pop off the rubber feet and attach suction cups.
marzig20 I plan on putting them on my 11 lb stuffer that is due today.
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How are we supposed to store the stuffers gasket? On the plate or off the plate? If off the plate, sealed sandwich bag or in the canister? Thanks
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How are we supposed to store the stuffers gasket? On the plate or off the plate? If off the plate, sealed sandwich bag or in the canister? Thanks
deweymeats said in Waltons 11 lb stuffer question:
How are we supposed to store the stuffers gasket? On the plate or off the plate? If off the plate, sealed sandwich bag or in the canister? Thanks
I’d like to know that as well.
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How are we supposed to store the stuffers gasket? On the plate or off the plate? If off the plate, sealed sandwich bag or in the canister? Thanks
deweymeats I don’t think it really matters, I think I left mine on or just put in the cannister. Really comes down to personal preference, best way not to lost it, would be to put it back on.
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How are we supposed to store the stuffers gasket? On the plate or off the plate? If off the plate, sealed sandwich bag or in the canister? Thanks
deweymeats I store mine with the gasket on and all the way down the cylinder, I think that is how the stuffer came, and the spare in a ziplock bag.
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deweymeats I store mine with the gasket on and all the way down the cylinder, I think that is how the stuffer came, and the spare in a ziplock bag.
bocephus this is how I do it too.
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I store mine on the piston with it in the cylinder making sure the lip does not roll up when I compress it. I store my tubes inside the cylinder as well, keeps things clean, I put a plastic bag over the top of it all as well.
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Leave mine off in the cylinder. Spare is still in a bag.
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How are we supposed to store the stuffers gasket? On the plate or off the plate? If off the plate, sealed sandwich bag or in the canister? Thanks
deweymeats I always give it a shot of silicon spray before I crank the piston down.
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