Home Made HD Electric Meat Grinder

[billythekidrock]

After it sets up in the fridge for several hours I will give it the taste test and if it's good I'll bring some for the meet on the 4th.

I bet if it tastes great it won't last till the 4th. lol

[@RCHER]

Good lookin grinder you built there. Nice job. 

Toss some of that sausage in the smoker for about 6 hours. I think you'll like it.

[NRA4LIFE]

Nice work.  I built one similar about 10 years ago.  I wore the damned thing out. 

[Michelle_Nelson]

Nice looking grinder.  I just broke down and bout one from Cabelas.  Can't remember if it is the 3/4 or the 1 hp I got.

[Wea300mag]

I thought I would update this thread. Since this grinder was built, myself (and several others) have ground over 1500 lbs of meat . With all new parts, the thing would rip through anything that wasn't frozen and push it through a 3/16" plate without hesitation. As parts (mainly the knife) started to wear it wasn't so forgiving anymore. So last weekend I upgraded the motor from a 3/4 hp to 1-1/2 hp. I then ground 75lbs of elk/pork shoulder in record time with a dull grinder knife. If you decide to build one, go will max HP.

[carpsniperg2]

thanks for updating it. that thing looks like a beast do you even have to cube up the meat or just drop the leg in whole

[dogtuk]

WOW Dan
that looks awesome I think i will stick with my Cabalas grinder tho as clumsy as I am I would lose a finger or two in that thing : ) nice upgrade glad it works for you be careful with that thing

[Wea300mag]

thanks for updating it. that thing looks like a beast do you even have to cube up the meat or just drop the leg in whole

Can't do whole legs but I don't have to cube, just cut in 2x2xVarious length strips. The screw won't grab large chunks.

[Wea300mag]

WOW Dan
that looks awesome I think i will stick with my Cabalas grinder tho as clumsy as I am I would lose a finger or two in that thing : ) nice upgrade glad it works for you be careful with that thing

It's not too bad Huey, you feed it from the "non-business" side. There is a standing rule that no kids can be around and no alcohol can be consumed until the grinding is complete.

[carpsniperg2]

thanks for updating it. that thing looks like a beast do you even have to cube up the meat or just drop the leg in whole

Can't do whole legs but I don't have to cube, just cut in 2x2xVarious length strips. The screw won't grab large chunks.

 

[GooNiEs]

awesome..!!   yea if you got a cover fabbed for the belt .. i think you should think about building a few to sell..?   ...   

[WCTaxidermy]

Wow, I don't know how I missed the original post, but I'm glad you updated it so I can see that monstor grinder.  Great job on it.  That motor should last you a lifetime.  John

[50CalJim]

 Do you think that made in Taiwan Motor is tough enuff to grind up the rest of my Elk?

[Bean Counter]

I wish I were so handy to build my own stuff that I want  

Well, at least I got a new 3/4hp commercial grinder at Cabelas for $280 at the bargain cave 

[donimator]

I am seriously thinking of buying the parts to do this before elk season.  3 of us have cow tags and my little $100 grinder almost died last year after doing 2 bulls.  Plus it took FOREVER to grind up all we had to do. How is your grinder working after a few years.  Have you had to replace anything but the motor?