Meat grinders

[Boo]

Our "Pro" series Cabela's meat grinder died. I took it apart and found a shorted winding. No way I'm buying another one of these because this sucker only ground 40 to 50 lbs of meat.
So the question I have for everyone is, what should I buy? We will be making sausages, salami as well as grinding dead things (no yotes or coons).
Suggestions please!

[nchunterkw]

Here you go. A little pricey but it will last as long as you do. and FREE SHIPPING.
https://www.pricefalls.com/product/univ ... Atro8P8HAQ

[Hi5]

Burned out the motor, did you? You'd be lucky to get warranty. There's got to be a better way to mulch up old tractor tires.

[Hunt it]

If it is the Cabelas branded model warranty is much better than if another brand they sell. Asking is free.

[galamb]

I "bought my wife" a "Kit chen Aid" Stand Mixer a good few years back. She loves it (does a lot of baking).

And wouldn't you know it, they make a meat grinder (amongst other attachments) that go into the (power take off) on the front of the mixer

It is a somewhat slow process because the hopper can't handle a ton of meat at a time, but works great if I'm only grinding up 20 or 30 pounds of bambi. I then swap out the sausage tip for the cutters to stuff tubes (after mixing up the secret sausage recipe of course).

But I also have one of the "old school" hand crank jobs - still works well when I feel like cranking...

[Fazan]

Nella Cutlery at Hwy 400 / Finch has a pretty good selection. Bought a lot of meat processing stuff there.

http://www.nellacutlery.com/grinders_me.php

On another note: guy that fixes your alternators (or any other motor repair shop) can have it re-wound for a fraction of the cost of a new grinder.

[Roadrunnr72]

I bought mine from Gander Mtn. Caught it on sale less than $100. Have had it several years, probably 6+. Never have had problem.

[robertyb]

I bought mine from Gander Mtn. Caught it on sale less than $100. Have had it several years, probably 6+. Never have had problem.

I probably have the same one from Gander Mtn. as you. I have been using it for years doing deer with it. I think it is a size 5.

[nchunterkw]

C'mon....nobody checked out the link I posted? It's ridiculous!!

[dutchhunter]

You have to spend 4 to 5 hundred at least to get s good grinder. Even the spam aid mixer has plastic gears .I took one apart to see... spend the money and get one that will last a lifetime. Dutch

[Deaf jeff]

Our "Pro" series Cabela's meat grinder died. I took it apart and found a shorted winding. No way I'm buying another one of these because this sucker only ground 40 to 50 lbs of meat.
So the question I have for everyone is, what should I buy? We will be making sausages, salami as well as grinding dead things (no yotes or coons).
Suggestions please!

have had good luck with a "Lem products" grinder. all I have done is grind venison but have had it about 8 years now

[Xbowkiller]

C'mon....nobody checked out the link I posted? It's ridiculous!!

Think I may buy two of them. Hopper size is amazing.

[nchunterkw]

C'mon....nobody checked out the link I posted? It's ridiculous!!

Think I may buy two of them. Hopper size is amazing.

I actually have an old hand crank one like this. My Dad would use an old fan belt or something to hook the handle up to and old motor with a giant flywheel so the motor ran the crank at about the same speed you would manually crank it. It worked pretty well as I recall but I like my electric one a bit better.

[Waif]

Well Boo, if you were buying me one ...a LEM #22 would suffice.
I've considered one for raw feeding dogs ,but would need another freezer too.
Metal gears ,a five year warranty and bone crunching ability on fowl and rabbits.

I would if possible in your location take the fried unit into Cabala's and push for a replacement.
While not real familiar with failure rates ,after many reviews over the course of my research into grinders ,a Cabala's model burning up I've not seen any mention of.

[j.krug]

We have a small Cuisinart that we use once in awhile for small batches. It has served us well but I wouldn't try to overwork it. If I was to get the grinder I really wanted it would be one of the LEM Big Bite models.