<![CDATA[Best stuffer for snack sticks.]]>I’ve used a 7lb Hakka stuffer for about two years. Makes large sausage well. Snack sticks have always been difficult. Need lots of power when using 17mm casings even when watered down. The upper hopper mount broke today when stuffing 22mm breakfast sausage. Bracket cracked at weld. What would be a recommendation for a stuffer that can handle 17mm snack sticks. Is the Walton stuffer made by Hakka? Thanks for the input.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/topic/2854/best-stuffer-for-snack-sticksRSS for NodeThu, 10 Sep 2026 22:39:36 GMTWed, 28 Oct 2020 21:31:49 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Best stuffer for snack sticks. on Wed, 09 Dec 2020 14:46:52 GMT]]>@jroby3646 Those look like the same ones I got. At some point in the future ours will come with this option!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/26011https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/26011Wed, 09 Dec 2020 14:46:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Best stuffer for snack sticks. on Tue, 08 Dec 2020 20:05:09 GMT]]>The link was removed. Description from Amazon hstech French fry suction cup feet.

They work great although moving the stuffer when stuck to the table getting all the suction cups to release can be a fun challenge

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/25918https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/25918Tue, 08 Dec 2020 20:05:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Best stuffer for snack sticks. on Tue, 08 Dec 2020 19:57:32 GMT]]>These are the suction feet I ordered from Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082TX86BT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_nO9ZFb104SFBD

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/25917https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/25917Tue, 08 Dec 2020 19:57:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Best stuffer for snack sticks. on Tue, 08 Dec 2020 19:24:48 GMT]]>@jroby3646 Link to suction cup feet please.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/25915https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/25915Tue, 08 Dec 2020 19:24:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Best stuffer for snack sticks. on Sun, 06 Dec 2020 22:01:42 GMT]]>@jroby3646 Love the suction cups, a game changer when working by yourself in my mind. Next round will have them as a standard option in the box I think and if not in the box then there will be a link for them from the stuffer page.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/25779https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/25779Sun, 06 Dec 2020 22:01:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Best stuffer for snack sticks. on Sun, 06 Dec 2020 02:03:56 GMT]]>Hi I made 10 lbs of snack sticks today with my new 11 lb Waltons stuffer. I used the 12mm tube with 19mm collagen casings I also put the suction cup feet on the bottom. Worked out fantastic.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/25767https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/25767Sun, 06 Dec 2020 02:03:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Best stuffer for snack sticks. on Tue, 01 Dec 2020 16:03:33 GMT]]>Parksider and rich LOVE this group for their Honesty and experiences. It is an invaluable resource.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/25507https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/25507Tue, 01 Dec 2020 16:03:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Best stuffer for snack sticks. on Tue, 01 Dec 2020 10:29:16 GMT]]>the 11 is great

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/25498https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/25498Tue, 01 Dec 2020 10:29:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Best stuffer for snack sticks. on Tue, 01 Dec 2020 02:28:21 GMT]]>Mschmidt Trust us, everyone on here agrees the 11 is a great piece and really you’ll have to reload a maximum of 2 times for a 25 pound batch. Its not a big deal and you made the right choice! You’ll love how the brats and bags fill off the big horn. We try to share not only the how but also the why. I’ve been at this for decades, and between the collection of knowledge and experience on this board I’d say we’ve been there and made that mistake! This is by far the best, most open and honest group. We aren’t afraid to say we’ve made mistakes that cost time and money from equipment to spices, to processing procedures, we’re just trying to flatten the learning curve so you don’t have make every mistake we’ve made! I see first timers posting pics of very successful processing. If I didn’t have my family experience I wouldn’t have half the knowledge I do now. I’ve learned a LOT from the folks on this forum. Good people for sure!! Can’t wait to see it in action!!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/25492https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/25492Tue, 01 Dec 2020 02:28:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Best stuffer for snack sticks. on Tue, 01 Dec 2020 02:19:57 GMT]]>Parksider Currently we do Brats and 1lb bags of breakfast sausage, and with reviews thought 11lbs would be best because of ease to crank. May learn to do snack sticks at some point. Praying I didn’t make a mistake ordering the 11lb stuffer earlier today. We have shoulder issues so worried 26 would be too hard and electric is out of budget right now. Thanks for your input

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/25491https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/25491Tue, 01 Dec 2020 02:19:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Best stuffer for snack sticks. on Mon, 30 Nov 2020 23:42:37 GMT]]>Parksider
Amen to that. Well said.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/25490https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/25490Mon, 30 Nov 2020 23:42:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Best stuffer for snack sticks. on Mon, 30 Nov 2020 22:15:51 GMT]]>Mschmidt If you’re doing fresh sausage or bratwurst then the 26 is the right tool. If you’re doing snack sticks say 19mm or 21mm then the 11 is the right tool. The 26 had a large diameter and spreads the pressure out too much making it hard to crank with small diameter casings and meat with cure in it. The 11 had the dual speed “up” so it goes quick, you’ll learn to make balls and drop them in the stuffer to quick reload. The 11 is the most versitile stuffer out there, trust me we’ve busted them all and had to go to a hydraulic because we do 19mm sticks with cure and cheese, the 26 will never survive nor will or cranking shoulder! Good luck and make sure to post pics!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/25486https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/25486Mon, 30 Nov 2020 22:15:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Best stuffer for snack sticks. on Mon, 30 Nov 2020 16:55:43 GMT]]>Joe Hell Do you find doing that many pounds of meat is a hassle to reload stuffer all the time? I think the 11lbs stuffer would be nice because reviews say easier to crank. Husband wants 26lbs because holds more, however my concern is strength to turn crank. Thoughts? And of course don’t want to miss great sale .

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/25476https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/25476Mon, 30 Nov 2020 16:55:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Best stuffer for snack sticks. on Sat, 07 Nov 2020 18:11:55 GMT]]>I have a #11 stuffer not from waltons from the other guys works great with the dual speed for snack sticks…we also have. #15 single speed stuffer it’s a pain in the a$$ to make sticks with it…I use 19mm casings for snack sticks with a 10 or 12mm horn can’t remember size of horn

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24635https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24635Sat, 07 Nov 2020 18:11:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Best stuffer for snack sticks. on Mon, 02 Nov 2020 13:06:23 GMT]]>Thanks to all for your replies.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24413https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24413Mon, 02 Nov 2020 13:06:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Best stuffer for snack sticks. on Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:19:02 GMT]]>No expert here but something I noticed or assume. I will use 21mm casing as an example. To get the collegian casing on as packaged it is recommended to use 13mm tube. But, if you unravel the casing you can use a 19mm (3/4 inch) tube instead of the 13mm or 1/2". To me it would be much easier to push with larger tube even though you will have to make shorter runs of your stuffed meat with the same hank.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24394https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24394Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:19:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Best stuffer for snack sticks. on Sat, 31 Oct 2020 22:05:22 GMT]]>@jroby3646 we used the #11 for a few years and eventually broke it doing snack sticks in 17mm. So new we only do 19mm and bought a hydraulic stuffer and it will kick the breaker is we are doing sticks with cheese. If you want to do volume buy a Talsa hydraulic stuffer you can’t go wrong but dropping $3-5k is no joke. I wouldn’t trade my stuffer for a hand crank even if someone else was cranking! We found ours on Craig’s list. A butcher shop upgrades and we grabbed it quick!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24314https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24314Sat, 31 Oct 2020 22:05:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Best stuffer for snack sticks. on Sat, 31 Oct 2020 21:49:49 GMT]]>I got the 11 pounds waltons too. I have done a ton of sausage with it. Zero complaints

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24309https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24309Sat, 31 Oct 2020 21:49:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Best stuffer for snack sticks. on Fri, 30 Oct 2020 19:49:42 GMT]]>I have the Walton’s 11 lb stuffer and it works great for everything I use it for, with the smallest casing I stuff being the 19 mm smoke collagen when I make snack sticks. The only issue I have had is if I am stuffing by myself it can be a bit tricky to crank and control the casings at the same time but most of the time if I’m doing sausage or snack stick one of my daughters will crank it for me. If I’m stuffing meat bags or larger casings like a salami or summer sausage I can do it on my own no problem.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24263https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24263Fri, 30 Oct 2020 19:49:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Best stuffer for snack sticks. on Fri, 30 Oct 2020 17:28:17 GMT]]>Allenp. Hi I ordered 17mm from Amazon they were the LEM brand. To be honest I had a lot of trouble with that order bursting during stuffing and it was very frustrating. This is why I ordered the 19mm Waltons product. They have good reviews so hopefully will work great.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24257https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24257Fri, 30 Oct 2020 17:28:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Best stuffer for snack sticks. on Fri, 30 Oct 2020 17:22:43 GMT]]>Good I have Waltons 19mm casings. I’ve been waiting to make another batch of snack sticks for a while now. Now I just need to order my 11# stuffer. Thanks for the post.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24256https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24256Fri, 30 Oct 2020 17:22:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Best stuffer for snack sticks. on Fri, 30 Oct 2020 14:17:44 GMT]]>@jroby3646 Yes, the 12mm should fit the 19mm casings. I have had 1 12mm tube that the 19mm did not fit over for whatever reason. If your 12mm won take 19mm casings let me know. https://www.waltonsinc.com/casings-netting/collagen-sausage-casings you can find 16 and 19mm 3 packs there.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24248https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24248Fri, 30 Oct 2020 14:17:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Best stuffer for snack sticks. on Fri, 30 Oct 2020 13:41:20 GMT]]>Where do you get the smaller casings?

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24238https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24238Fri, 30 Oct 2020 13:41:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Best stuffer for snack sticks. on Fri, 30 Oct 2020 08:51:12 GMT]]>Hi so for the 19mm casings is it best to use a 12mm tube or something else.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24232https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/24232Fri, 30 Oct 2020 08:51:12 GMT