Curiosity

[processhead]

twilliams said in Curiosity:

Has anyone ever went back to your purchase history and added up what you have spent in Waltons. Made a sizable order last night and was going through the page and found previous purchases. I found waltons last year, my first purchase was in april 2019. So far spent $1800. Not too shabby…lol

I would say that makes you a valued customer… worthy of special treatment and consideration!

[twilliams]

processhead nope, im no better than anyone else in the group. Was just curious if anyone else has looked at it.

[PapaSop]

twilliams
Nice. Now I’m curious as well.

[Midwest_kc]

I’m over $500, for sure. I just found walton’s late last year, and made my first purchase…in late January. While my dollar amount is going to be way less than most of you, I am spending at an unsustainable rate. Or not. Either way, once Comp BBQ season starts, I’ll back off until next winter.

[Midwest_kc]

Went back and looked. I made my first purchase 2/1, so just over a month ago.

[PapaSop]

Think I just had one of those WOW moments… $2779. First order was 12/13/17.

[twilliams]

PapaSop woohoo!! Thats awesome

[TexLaw]

I took a look, and my first purchase was 1 year ago today! As for the amount, well, I’m not quite at the twilliams or PapaSop level, but I did make it to 4 figures.

Now, if I actually had everything I -wanted- . . . .

[twilliams]

TexLaw lol, i couldnt even fathom the “want” total. First two purchases would be a hydraulic stuffer and cabin vac sealer.

[processhead]

twilliams said in Curiosity:

TexLaw lol, i couldnt even fathom the “want” total. First two purchases would be a hydraulic stuffer and cabin vac sealer.

My current processing stuff is generally older, but mostly all commercial grade equipment. Hell, a lot of it is as old or older than I am. But all of it is fully functional and besides that, I like old stuff that continues to soldier on and gets the job done.

So whenever I contemplate a new equipment purchase I find myself asking a couple of totally practical questions to justify the purchase.

1. Will the new equipment do anything that my old equipment doesn’t already do just fine?
2. Will the new equipment make my life easier in some way?

Usually the answer to both question is No.

One exception might be my sausage stuffers. I have two. Both are cast iron gear driven vertical stuffers that function no differently than the modern stainless steel equivalents that are being sold today. One is a 6 quart with a removable cylinder which makes cleaning and handling a lot easier. The other is an 8 quart one piece Enterprise that is just a beast to handle due to the weight. The beast was my Dad’s so there is also some sentimental value there.

Both have been deep cleaned and reconditioned and have been modified with lengthened crank handles to make them easier to turn when making snack sticks. Each time after they have been washed, they have to be coated in food grade oil to keep them from rusting almost immediately. But again, they both stuff great sausage.

If I were to make a purchase, it might be a modern stainless steel electric or hydraulic stuffer if I found one that was as reliable as the two I already have. The older I get, the less I like turning manual stuffers.

[PapaSop]

The bulk of my purchases have been equipment upgrades. After stumbling across Walton’s and Meatgistics it kind of got me pumped for doing more home processing. I’m also looking at this as an investment. My kids and grandkids will be using this stuff for years to come.

Probably three more pieces to buy. Small kitchen grinder ( Walton’s # 12 ), chambered sealer and the ultimate goal… The PK100 may be a retirement gift to myself.