A new grinder too

[Mossy]

I used my gift cards to pick this up today.  My 10lbs of snack stick meat took about an hour to grind and 2 1/2 hours to stuff with two people and a hand grinder.  I know this should be an upgrade but would like some opinions on the unit before I open the box.  Should be a 1 person operation now anyhow.

 http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=939465&destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct.jsp%3FparentCategoryId%3D104798880%26categoryId%3D104723280%26subCategoryId%3D104364180%26productId%3D714623%26type%3Dproduct

[NRA4LIFE]

That 10 lbs should go in about 5 minutes.  Let 'er rip!

[turkey buster]

I have an L.E.M. 575 watt grinder that is able to grind 2 lbs a minuet what you got is way better you will love it, for now any way

[billythekidrock]

I used my gift cards to pick this up today.  My 10lbs of snack stick meat took about an hour to grind and 2 1/2 hours to stuff with two people and a hand grinder.  I know this should be an upgrade but would like some opinions on the unit before I open the box.  Should be a 1 person operation now anyhow.

 http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=939465&destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct.jsp%3FparentCategoryId%3D104798880%26categoryId%3D104723280%26subCategoryId%3D104364180%26productId%3D714623%26type%3Dproduct

It will be ok if you only do a few lbs a year. Not to bum you out, but can you take it back and save up for a better one?

Imagine the upgrade you think this is, then times it by ten for the lowest in the commercial grade series.

FWIW, I have one similar to yours and I only use it once every couple years when I want to do about 5 lbs of brats.

[dogtuk]

Got to agree with the kid here on this one get the biggest and best you can afford may have to save up for a while but will be worth it in the end and they do have great sales at times I would get the commercial unit

[Mossy]

I thought about getting something bigger, maybe the smallest of commercial size.  I'm thinking a larger unit would be a pain for cleanup with small projects though.  A hundred extra dollars isn't bad I guess.

Should I stick with a cabelas unit or is there something else I should be looking at?

[Bean Counter]

Keep your eye out at their bargain cave. I went to teh Lacey store with plans to buy the commercial 3/4 hp for $349. I found it in the bargain cave for $280 bc the box was damaged.  Glad I checked!

If my house burned down tomorrow and I got insurance money for the total value of its contents, I'd go out and buy another 3/4hp grinder. I wouldn't even go down to the 1/2. Try grinding an elk and let me know how that slow grinder works for ya 

[billythekidrock]

You may notice that most here will agree the 1 horse and up is the way to go, but in this case I would think the 1/2 Commercial series would be fine. Definately way better than the Pro series. Plus it comes with more stuffing attachments and the high speed auger.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Home-Cabin/Food-Processing/Food-Grinders%7C/pc/104798880/c/104723280/sc/104364180/Cabelas-Commercial-Grade-Electric-Grinders/744936.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse.cmd%3FN%3D1101293%26WTz_l%3DSBC%3BBRprd939465&WTz_l=SBC;BRprd939465;cat104364180

[Mossy]

Looks like downside with the 1/2 hp model is no reverse and 1 speed?  Oh well, I just want something that will last

[Yak-NDN]

I have a 10hp commercial grinder I well sell you. Anyone need more power.

[billythekidrock]

Looks like downside with the 1/2 hp model is no reverse and 1 speed?  Oh well, I just want something that will last

Yes, that is why most reccommend the 1hp, but it is also more expensive.

[Mossy]

I returned the pro series today and picked up the 1/2 hp commercial grinder.

[billythekidrock]

I returned the pro series today and picked up the 1/2 hp commercial grinder.

Now let the sausage fest begin....   oops.. uh. Get to stuffin'.

[PolarBear]

I returned the pro series today and picked up the 1/2 hp commercial grinder.

Now let the sausage fest begin....   oops.. uh. Get to stuffin'.

Have you been hanging around down town Oly or Evergreen too much lately.

[billythekidrock]