Grinder

[anthonyaguirre]

I have Weston pro series 8 with sharper on top. Only used 3 times and ever time there’s metal cream through out meat. Is this normal? Grinder has did 20lb since new.

[mdseaside]

What you might be getting is meat fat that is being over ground or emulcified where the auger shaft meets the grinder plate. If you oil the plate and cutting knife when assembling this will happen, which is what you should do. From the picture I think that is what is happening. Doesn’t look like metal to me.

[anthonyaguirre]

mdseaside Thankyou . It is metal happens on first grind. I go through and pick chunks out however on second pass there’s seem be vary little if any.

[processhead]

If it is actually metal, a close inspection of the knife, plate, auger and housing should give clues on where it is coming from. Look at the friction points where surfaces make contact for signs of metal loss and wear. Don’t forget to check that back end of the auger where it enters the motor drive. There should be a plastic or brass bushing or washer there.
As mdseaside mentioned, you should be oiling the plate and knife with food grade oil. This is so when you start the grind they have some lubrication till the meat makes it through the auger and can act as a lubricant for the knife and auger.