<![CDATA[Need an adaptor]]>Anyone know of an adapter to connect a Cabela’s grinder to a LEM hand operated meat mixer?

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/topic/3490/need-an-adaptorRSS for NodeThu, 10 Sep 2026 21:23:31 GMTWed, 24 Feb 2021 20:18:44 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Need an adaptor on Tue, 02 Mar 2021 19:37:23 GMT]]>smokinbubba I have a #25 LEM mixer. I have been running options through my head on how to do it. I got a couple ideas but haven’t really dove into it much yet. It has a stuffing speed that is slow and grinding speed that is faster. Need to check rpm on stuffing speed to see if it is slow enough for a direct drive.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32280https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32280Tue, 02 Mar 2021 19:37:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need an adaptor on Tue, 02 Mar 2021 19:31:31 GMT]]>smokinbubba said in Need an adaptor:

processhead I find reverse is very valuable when a mixer is attached. Especially when making a small batch in a BIG mixer. The reverse feature helps pull the meat back into the middle from the edges.

Agree. A power mixer needs forward and reverse controls.

Ok, how to enjinear that forwards and backwards control into a handmixer???😲

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32278https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32278Tue, 02 Mar 2021 19:31:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need an adaptor on Tue, 02 Mar 2021 19:16:25 GMT]]>Grimpuppy That’s good to know. I didn’t know any LEM grinders had reverse. Learn something new every day.
I’d say your #8 with reverse is begging to have a 25lb LEM mixer attached to the other end!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32276https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32276Tue, 02 Mar 2021 19:16:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need an adaptor on Tue, 02 Mar 2021 19:14:26 GMT]]>processhead I find reverse is very valuable when a mixer is attached. Especially when making a small batch in a BIG mixer. The reverse feature helps pull the meat back into the middle from the edges.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32275https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32275Tue, 02 Mar 2021 19:14:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need an adaptor on Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:34:13 GMT]]>Grimpuppy Reverse feature on a grinder is useful on those rare occasions when a grinder jams or stalls on a chunk of fat.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32242https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32242Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:34:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need an adaptor on Tue, 02 Mar 2021 04:46:05 GMT]]>I find it strange that my #8 LEM grinder that no attachments fit has reverse, but the #8 and up grinders that the attachments fit does not have reverse.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32231https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32231Tue, 02 Mar 2021 04:46:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need an adaptor on Tue, 02 Mar 2021 01:53:00 GMT]]>Old electricians words of wisdom " Don’t be the circuit"

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32190https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32190Tue, 02 Mar 2021 01:53:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need an adaptor on Tue, 02 Mar 2021 01:23:03 GMT]]>Been there and got the torn tee for it.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32184https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32184Tue, 02 Mar 2021 01:23:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need an adaptor on Tue, 02 Mar 2021 01:18:36 GMT]]>processhead said in Need an adaptor:

JoeB said in Need an adaptor:

I think it’s time to put on my Engineering cap and come up with a hack for reverse on these mixers. Should take a couple dpdt switches and elective surgery. 🤔

It’s been a while, but if it uses a split phase motor with a centrifugal switch in the start winding circuit, you can add the switch there to reverse the motor.

All i know about electricity is you dont want to get it on you.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32183https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32183Tue, 02 Mar 2021 01:18:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need an adaptor on Mon, 01 Mar 2021 19:33:44 GMT]]>processhead The scope in the first vid is older than i am… And that’s old

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32139https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32139Mon, 01 Mar 2021 19:33:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need an adaptor on Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:27:03 GMT]]>processhead they make a all in one motor reverse switch. But it would take a 6 conductors power cord

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32132https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32132Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:27:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need an adaptor on Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:21:54 GMT]]>JoeB

https://woodgears.ca/motors/reversing.html#:~:text=Once started%2C a single phase,polarity of the starter winding.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32131https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32131Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:21:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need an adaptor on Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:19:30 GMT]]>processhead 🤨

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32130https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32130Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:19:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need an adaptor on Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:16:31 GMT]]>JoeB Time for exploratory surgery.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32129https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32129Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:16:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need an adaptor on Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:14:57 GMT]]>processhead all mixers are not created equal. Time to prepare the operating room🥲

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32128https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32128Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:14:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need an adaptor on Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:11:01 GMT]]>JoeB said in Need an adaptor:

I think it’s time to put on my Engineering cap and come up with a hack for reverse on these mixers. Should take a couple dpdt switches and elective surgery. 🤔

It’s been a while, but if it uses a split phase motor with a centrifugal switch in the start winding circuit, you can add the switch there to reverse the motor.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32127https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32127Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:11:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need an adaptor on Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:28:56 GMT]]>I think it’s time to put on my Engineering cap and come up with a hack for reverse on these mixers. Should take a couple dpdt switches and elective surgery. 🤔

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32121https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32121Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:28:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need an adaptor on Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:55:37 GMT]]>Ozzyno Stugots I have the cabelas 50lb and usually do 15lb batches. It works well just a little over kill. If they offered a 25lb, I would have jumped on it and will get one if they ever come out with one. I doubt that will ever happen. I think Cabelas does not care that much. LEM is a great company based in Cinci. I once met the owner Larry. He is like you and me, a lover of fine meat products. He isnt big corporate. He listens to his customers. If the LEM had a reverse and was priced more competitivly, I would have went with their products. I am very happy with my Cabelas equipment tho.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32113https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32113Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:55:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need an adaptor on Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:09:44 GMT]]>yeah your right, the LEM mixer is not really a need, more of a preferrence, guess i will wait until Cabelas comes out with a 25 pound mixer, until then i still have my old faithful hand crank mixer.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32103https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32103Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:09:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need an adaptor on Sun, 28 Feb 2021 20:47:16 GMT]]>smokinbubba It’s unfortunately a learning curve. Sometimes an expense one. Most of my processing equipment is one brand. At least i can hold them accountable for backward compatibility. I may not like, and wish i had reverse on my grinder but it is what it is… I feel your pain. Comes down to: want, vs, need, vs, like. Don’t buy for now, think about 5 years in the future. I would never pop $200 for an adapter. Money better spent on an upgrade. A permanent fix, not a patch 😎

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32055https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32055Sun, 28 Feb 2021 20:47:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need an adaptor on Sun, 28 Feb 2021 18:15:26 GMT]]>Ozzyno Stugots you wont have reverse with the Lem. Thats why i stuck with the carnivore for my mixing. I grind with my #12 non carnivore

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32031https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32031Sun, 28 Feb 2021 18:15:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need an adaptor on Sun, 28 Feb 2021 18:11:47 GMT]]>Ozzyno Stugots i think the 44lb weston will fit also. Not 100% tho. I have a #12 cabelas pre carnivore grinder (weston butcher) and also a #22 1hp carnivore. My cabelas 50lb mixer fits both perfectly.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32030https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32030Sun, 28 Feb 2021 18:11:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need an adaptor on Sun, 28 Feb 2021 18:04:42 GMT]]>Ozzyno Stugots i found the cheapest way is to order the cabelas mixer. Ive put 2 15lb batches thru mine and it seems solid.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32029https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/32029Sun, 28 Feb 2021 18:04:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need an adaptor on Sun, 28 Feb 2021 17:39:29 GMT]]>For you guys experimenting with mounting different power sources to mechanical equipment, these guys have proven to be a good source for parts and they don’t charge an arm and a leg. I used one of their low speed gear motors to build a pellet auger feeder system for my electric smoker. [link text]https://www.surpluscenter.com/power-transmission/(link url)

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