Post by: highmuley on July 13, 2017, 02:20:48 PM
Just as the title states, I am needing to purchase a meat grinder. I don't want to spend an arm and a leg. Maybe sub $200. Any suggestions on brand, capacity, etc.? I'm not looking for a hand crank either. How about the kitchen aid attachment? Does anyone have experience with it? Thanks
Post by: luvmystang67 on July 13, 2017, 02:36:28 PM
http://www.onestopjerkyshop.com/tasin-ts-108-tasin-ts-108-electric-meat-grinder/
Post by: kselkhunter on July 13, 2017, 02:39:44 PM
I process all the game for myself and my friends. And I can put quite a few animals through it all quite efficiently. I still use the handcrank sausage stuffer though; I just prefer it.
Post by: Angry Perch on July 13, 2017, 02:41:14 PM
Post by: C-Money on July 13, 2017, 02:50:14 PM
http://www.cabelas.com/product/cabela-s-deluxe-grinder/1843506.uts?WT.ac=RI-1843506&WT.z_pg_ref=prd2277622
Post by: quadrafire on July 13, 2017, 02:55:28 PM
http://www.cabelas.com/product/home-cabin/food-processing/food-grinders%7C/pc/104798880/c/104723280/sc/104364180/cabelas-deluxe-meat-grinder/1843506.uts
Post by: quadrafire on July 13, 2017, 02:56:29 PM
Post by: Dhoey07 on July 13, 2017, 03:12:26 PM
Plus, if anything does happen to break, you got a lifetime warrenty :twocents:
Post by: kselkhunter on July 13, 2017, 03:16:08 PM
Post by: highmuley on July 13, 2017, 03:24:45 PM
Post by: quadrafire on July 13, 2017, 03:25:44 PM
Post by: highmuley on July 13, 2017, 03:27:14 PM
You should get the kitchen aid mixer for her and a stand alone grinder for you ;)
Ha! I'd still end up doing all the grinding...she does want the pasta attachment though....hmmmm....I love bribery
Post by: kselkhunter on July 13, 2017, 03:29:28 PM
Having done both, I'd skip the KitchenAid and just get a dedicated grinder.
Post by: KFhunter on July 13, 2017, 03:32:05 PM
I have the 2hp Cabela's carnivore and love that.
Post by: huntingfool7 on July 13, 2017, 03:34:30 PM
Thanks folks! All good info. As far as number of animals, we're looking at 2-6 deer, possibly elk and a bear or two, aren't out of the question. I asked about the kitchen aid attachment because the woman keeps asking if we should just get that instead of a stand up grinder.Go bigger and you'll be happier. A half dozen deer or an elk latter and you'll be glad you did.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/home/cabelas-carnivore-grinders%7C/pc/105625080/c/923155380/cabelas-carnivore-hp-grinder/2111979.uts
Post by: highmuley on July 13, 2017, 03:56:05 PM
Thanks folks! All good info. As far as number of animals, we're looking at 2-6 deer, possibly elk and a bear or two, aren't out of the question. I asked about the kitchen aid attachment because the woman keeps asking if we should just get that instead of a stand up grinder.Go bigger and you'll be happier. A half dozen deer or an elk latter and you'll be glad you did.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/home/cabelas-carnivore-grinders%7C/pc/105625080/c/923155380/cabelas-carnivore-hp-grinder/2111979.uts
That's awesome! May be a little more difficult to convince momma though...the animals I listed won't be ground complete either. I like steaks, roasts, jerky, stew meat, etc. Too. Her son, on the other hand, grinds all of his deer into sausage. I'm sure he'd want to use it too.
Post by: NRA4LIFE on July 15, 2017, 10:31:41 AM
Post by: lokidog on July 15, 2017, 11:17:26 AM
Having said that, I have a pretty much new in the box newer style that I can send you to try if you would like. Just cover shipping and kick me a $20 or something if you like it and decide to keep it. I do use mine for a variety of grinding needs like making wine or grinding a tough old goose after baking it and finding it too tough to eat easily....
Post by: smalldog on July 24, 2017, 10:08:16 PM
Post by: blackpowderhunter on July 27, 2017, 11:44:13 AM
Post by: Wicheesy on August 02, 2017, 07:46:13 AM
Although the Tasin could handle a few deer at a time my hunting group had grown so we purchased a Weston Meat Grinder #32 and boy can it go through some meat. It is almost hard to keep up with it to tell you the truth. It also came with an amazing stuffing tube kit which has this snack stick tube with an extra auger that you use which literally shoots the meat into the casings. Never have we made snack sticks so fast using this stuffing tube.
To be honest both grinders are good machines and I think it really depends on how much your grinding, a few deer the Tasin would be perfect but if doing more than I would recommend the Weston grinders. IMO
I added the links to where I bought my grinders, I hope this is allowed and that I added the link correctly. :dunno:
Tasin Meat Grinder: http://www.onestopjerkyshop.com/products/meat-grinders/electric-meat-grinder/tasin-ts-108-tasin-ts-108-electric-meat-grinder/ (http://www.onestopjerkyshop.com/products/meat-grinders/electric-meat-grinder/tasin-ts-108-tasin-ts-108-electric-meat-grinder/)
Weston Meat Grinders: http://www.onestopjerkyshop.com/products/meat-grinders/electric-meat-grinder/ (http://www.onestopjerkyshop.com/products/meat-grinders/electric-meat-grinder/)
Post by: luvmystang67 on August 02, 2017, 09:47:30 AM
I heard the Tasin TS-108 was a good grinder as well and after doing some research found they even use it to grind soft bones for pet food. This alone sold me on the grinder and I had used it for about 3 years with no issues at all processing my deer. It handled the sinew with no issues at all and never jammed up like my previous grinder which seemed to always have tons of sinew wrapped around the blade area.
Although the Tasin could handle a few deer at a time my hunting group had grown so we purchased a Weston Meat Grinder #32 and boy can it go through some meat. It is almost hard to keep up with it to tell you the truth. It also came with an amazing stuffing tube kit which has this snack stick tube with an extra auger that you use which literally shoots the meat into the casings. Never have we made snack sticks so fast using this stuffing tube.
To be honest both grinders are good machines and I think it really depends on how much your grinding, a few deer the Tasin would be perfect but if doing more than I would recommend the Weston grinders. IMO
I added the links to where I bought my grinders, I hope this is allowed and that I added the link correctly. :dunno:
Tasin Meat Grinder: http://www.onestopjerkyshop.com/products/meat-grinders/electric-meat-grinder/tasin-ts-108-tasin-ts-108-electric-meat-grinder/ (http://www.onestopjerkyshop.com/products/meat-grinders/electric-meat-grinder/tasin-ts-108-tasin-ts-108-electric-meat-grinder/)
Weston Meat Grinders: http://www.onestopjerkyshop.com/products/meat-grinders/electric-meat-grinder/ (http://www.onestopjerkyshop.com/products/meat-grinders/electric-meat-grinder/)
Seriously, I'm also a value conscious consumer. I've had great luck with the Tasin model. If you're trying to save money, look no further. It has been amazing. I've never had anything that it can't process. Usually it takes meat faster than I can feed it. I spend more time mixing meat than I do grinding. I've probably got 500 lbs through it without a hiccup. Added benefit, it is small and fits anywhere. I bought my brother one and he FAR prefers it to the kitchen aid attachment.
Post by: ctwiggs1 on August 02, 2017, 10:22:00 AM
I say that because I couldn't get a 3/4hp unit to go any faster than snails pace until I did those things and boy oh boy could that thing crank meat out faster than I could feed it.
Personally, I'll be buying a smaller unit this year.
Post by: Curly on August 02, 2017, 10:59:58 AM
I heard the Tasin TS-108 was a good grinder as well and after doing some research found they even use it to grind soft bones for pet food. This alone sold me on the grinder and I had used it for about 3 years with no issues at all processing my deer. It handled the sinew with no issues at all and never jammed up like my previous grinder which seemed to always have tons of sinew wrapped around the blade area.
Although the Tasin could handle a few deer at a time my hunting group had grown so we purchased a Weston Meat Grinder #32 and boy can it go through some meat. It is almost hard to keep up with it to tell you the truth. It also came with an amazing stuffing tube kit which has this snack stick tube with an extra auger that you use which literally shoots the meat into the casings. Never have we made snack sticks so fast using this stuffing tube.
To be honest both grinders are good machines and I think it really depends on how much your grinding, a few deer the Tasin would be perfect but if doing more than I would recommend the Weston grinders. IMO
I added the links to where I bought my grinders, I hope this is allowed and that I added the link correctly. :dunno:
Tasin Meat Grinder: http://www.onestopjerkyshop.com/products/meat-grinders/electric-meat-grinder/tasin-ts-108-tasin-ts-108-electric-meat-grinder/ (http://www.onestopjerkyshop.com/products/meat-grinders/electric-meat-grinder/tasin-ts-108-tasin-ts-108-electric-meat-grinder/)
Weston Meat Grinders: http://www.onestopjerkyshop.com/products/meat-grinders/electric-meat-grinder/ (http://www.onestopjerkyshop.com/products/meat-grinders/electric-meat-grinder/)
Great first post! :tup:
Welcome to the site.
Post by: Wicheesy on August 03, 2017, 05:35:47 AM
I've only one season of doing my own butchering at this point, but I found that the prep (cutting into smaller chunks, cutting silver skin and slightly freezing the meat) had a greater impact than the HP of the unit.
I say that because I couldn't get a 3/4hp unit to go any faster than snails pace until I did those things and boy oh boy could that thing crank meat out faster than I could feed it.
Personally, I'll be buying a smaller unit this year.
All grinders of the same size aren't created equally and I have seen some sellers out there actually rate a grinder in HP when the grinder should clearly only be rated in watts. They do this to make a sale and then don't support the product afterwards either. This Tasin grinder at OSJS, I know they carry parts right on their site like motors, switches, feed parts, plates, blades etc. so at least you can service it down the road should the need arise. Check out One Stop Jerky Shop or at least ask them what to look for, they helped me out when I called them a few years back. Good luck hunting, grinding and hope you have better luck!
Post by: FWilliams on August 03, 2017, 06:44:11 AM
nice first post :tup:
Post by: Stein on August 03, 2017, 08:04:51 AM