meat grinder
#1
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 244
meat grinder
Hey gang.....any recommendations as to what kind of meat grinder i should get??? Im not looking to open a buisness, just cut up a deer or two a season....any suggestions as to electric or non-electric??? I was looking to spend about $100. Is there anything decent for that?
#3
RE: meat grinder
My family and I had been one of the old cast-iron grinders for many years though I did receive an electric model for Christmas this season. I think it is a Cabelas model and have not had a chance to use it as of yet. When I do then I will post more.
#4
Fork Horn
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Bemidji.Minnesota
Posts: 170
RE: meat grinder
I bought an electric grinder/sausage stuffer made by OSTER for $84 at our local sporting goods store. Has 1/3 hp moter and REALLY kicks out the meat(rated for 3 lbs/min). Use last night for burger, and had deer ground in about 35 min. Steve
#5
RE: meat grinder
I' ve used a cast iron crank type from Cabela' s for years. (The cheapest one). Ground up 20 pounds of Deer burger last Sunday with it. Works even better if you have a teenage boy to do the cranking.[] It does a great job at little cost, however if I was to buy one today, I' d opt for a good electric one.
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Harford Co Maryland USA
Posts: 4,966
RE: meat grinder
Over the years, I' ve used everything from the hand cranked kind to the commercial electric grinders. You basically get what you pay for. The cheaper ones are OK for small amounts once or twice a year, but will quickly bind up with the tough fibrous membrance that inevitably gets into the meat and are a hassle to constantly take apart and fix. They also wear out rather quickly. The best ones start at around $600.00 or so and work much better. I got a combination band saw/meat grinder through harbor freight tools for under $300.00 and it works great for me and makes great round steaks (from the hind quarters) in about 5 minutes for both sides!
#7
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: kanata on Canada
Posts: 63
RE: meat grinder
Hi DaveH,
As for your band saw / grinder, do you have a website or contact for the supplier ? I am interested in the same type of setup, but being from Canada may have trouble ordering across the border .......
Thanks
As for your band saw / grinder, do you have a website or contact for the supplier ? I am interested in the same type of setup, but being from Canada may have trouble ordering across the border .......
Thanks
#8
Join Date: Nov 2003
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Posts: 102
RE: meat grinder
This should take you to the search page for meat grinders from Harbor Freight.
I don' t think you' ll have much of a problem with the cross-border shipping.
http://order.harborfreight.com:9100/...6%20PST%202003
If for some reason that doesn' t work, go to www.harborfreight.com and search for meat grinders.
I don' t think you' ll have much of a problem with the cross-border shipping.
http://order.harborfreight.com:9100/...6%20PST%202003
If for some reason that doesn' t work, go to www.harborfreight.com and search for meat grinders.
#9
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: PA
Posts: 430
RE: meat grinder
here is the best deal you will find
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...egoryId=763441
If this link dont work go to www.northerntool.com and type in meat grinder in the search box... they have the grinder bandsaw combo on sale for 199.00
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...egoryId=763441
If this link dont work go to www.northerntool.com and type in meat grinder in the search box... they have the grinder bandsaw combo on sale for 199.00
#10
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: kanata on Canada
Posts: 63
RE: meat grinder
Thanks for the quick replies ......... as for the Northern Tool saw, has anyone tried these or know of a friend with one ? I noticed their " value" saw is only 199 bucks, but they also have a deluxe for over 400 bucks .............
Is the 199 dollar model going to last ?
Get what you pay for ?
Thanks again .........
Is the 199 dollar model going to last ?
Get what you pay for ?
Thanks again .........