<![CDATA[Grinder Storage and Transportation]]>I need some ideas and recommendations on ways to store and transport a #12 meat grinder.
I occasionally borrow this meat grinder from my in-laws. I disassemble and carry the throat, auger, knives, etc in a 5 gallon bucket and muscle the motor unit. Tricky to handle as it has no handle or easy way to pick up off of a flat surface.
I have read your posts about hauling your grinders to deer camp. I also assume that I am not the only one without a dedicated meat processing area.
Ideally, I would like to add handles for lifting and carrying and some sort of dust cover.
I would greatly appreciate any pics or advice. Thanks

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/topic/3438/grinder-storage-and-transportationRSS for NodeThu, 10 Sep 2026 22:07:13 GMTTue, 16 Feb 2021 01:33:46 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Grinder Storage and Transportation on Wed, 17 Feb 2021 20:34:59 GMT]]>smokinbubba
Thankfully I have a spare room. Yep, Harbor Freight, can’t beat it.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/31224https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/31224Wed, 17 Feb 2021 20:34:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Grinder Storage and Transportation on Wed, 17 Feb 2021 19:47:33 GMT]]>@Jay-Fleck Leave everything in the head, so auger, plate and knife are on it. Less chance for them to bang around and get dinged up. Handles on grinders seem like a pointless add on until you need to move it!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/31221https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/31221Wed, 17 Feb 2021 19:47:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Grinder Storage and Transportation on Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:53:43 GMT]]>PapaSop That looks like the one I have. I bought 2 0f the smaller 30x18" red ones to only find out my #22 carnivore and mixer attached is like 35" long. Ugh. Had to go get the 36x24 one to fit my beast. Fits perfect but takes up a lot of space. My wife wants it out of her kitchen! Still waiting for this snow to melt so I can take it to the pole barn.
The smaller red one’s will fit the #12 grinder and lugs. So they will get used. cant beat the price from Harbor Junk store.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/31186https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/31186Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:53:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Grinder Storage and Transportation on Tue, 16 Feb 2021 21:46:29 GMT]]>PapaSop said in Grinder Storage and Transportation:

smokinbubba
That’s what holds the beast.
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Utility carts on wheels are just great. I have 4 and I could easily use four more.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/31147https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/31147Tue, 16 Feb 2021 21:46:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Grinder Storage and Transportation on Tue, 16 Feb 2021 21:38:30 GMT]]>smokinbubba
That’s what holds the beast.
IMG_20200201_155618_copy_756x1344.jpg

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/31145https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/31145Tue, 16 Feb 2021 21:38:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Grinder Storage and Transportation on Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:39:43 GMT]]>@Jay-Fleck said in Grinder Storage and Transportation:

processhead i estimate the motor unit weighs around 50# or so

Installing a good carry handle would really help with moving a lot.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/31106https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/31106Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:39:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Grinder Storage and Transportation on Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:03:03 GMT]]>processhead i estimate the motor unit weighs around 50# or so

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/31093https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/31093Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:03:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Grinder Storage and Transportation on Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:01:47 GMT]]>smokinbubba 68ff4334-4000-4db6-a9a8-bc0f30a12fd1-image.png

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/31092https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/31092Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:01:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Grinder Storage and Transportation on Tue, 16 Feb 2021 13:59:30 GMT]]>@Jay-Fleck i have carts from harbor junk store. They are great to keep everything together.
As for transportation, im going with a plastic tote.
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]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/31090https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/31090Tue, 16 Feb 2021 13:59:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Grinder Storage and Transportation on Tue, 16 Feb 2021 02:52:14 GMT]]>How much do you think it weighs?

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/31069https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/31069Tue, 16 Feb 2021 02:52:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Grinder Storage and Transportation on Tue, 16 Feb 2021 02:49:29 GMT]]>Heavy Duty Plastic tote might work.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/31068https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/31068Tue, 16 Feb 2021 02:49:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Grinder Storage and Transportation on Tue, 16 Feb 2021 02:47:57 GMT]]>We had a heavy buffalo chopper/ grinder combo unit that probably weighed in excess of 100 lbs. We needed to shuttle it around so I bolted it on to a piece of 3/4 plywood with a 2x4 frame under it. The frame had castors so it could be rolled around on a smooth floor. I put four metal handles on each corner so 2 guys could get a good grip on it to pick it up and load it in a vehicle.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/31065https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/31065Tue, 16 Feb 2021 02:47:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Grinder Storage and Transportation on Tue, 16 Feb 2021 01:48:31 GMT]]>I cant help with the carrying of it but you can put the head assembly in a trash bag to keep the dust off of it and keep it ready to use

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/31059https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/31059Tue, 16 Feb 2021 01:48:31 GMT