Post by: James on November 27, 2021, 06:19:17 PM
Would like something more durable this time, and a bit more power would be nice too. Maybe 1-1.5hp? I generally only do 1-3 animals a year.
Any good blackfriday/cyber monday deals out there?
Post by: jrebel on November 27, 2021, 06:29:32 PM
Post by: NRA4LIFE on November 27, 2021, 06:31:46 PM
Post by: KFhunter on November 27, 2021, 06:39:35 PM
I have the 1.5 hp carnivore from Cabelas and it will eat anything I throw in it. Love it!!
Yup had at least 10 hogs thru mine, a bear, numerous deer, couple of beef cows
Never know its been used.
Somehow I got a round ball of bone in mine like a big marble, stopped it dead cold in its tracks, didn't strip a gear just hummed till I could get it off, cleaned out, and kept going
Post by: Stein on November 27, 2021, 07:08:35 PM
Go 1 HP minimum and #22 throat. That's what I got, but more power is better, maybe even a #32. Mine will eat 8-10 lbs per minute.
:yeah:
I have a 3/4 hp #8 and it's great but I have come to realize the big benefit of the larger ones is the larger tube, not necessarily the motor. Big tube = less hassle. I can't slow my motor down no matter what I feed but the #8 tube limits how fast and easy I can get stuff through there, especially on the second grind.
Post by: James on November 27, 2021, 08:10:46 PM
I see you can get a foot pedal with the LEM's, and that sounds really handy.
Anyone have a #22 or #32 LEM grinder? If so what do you guys think? Is the dual grind worth it or more hassle than it's worth?
Post by: fowl smacker on November 27, 2021, 08:15:35 PM
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Post by: KFhunter on November 27, 2021, 08:33:26 PM
Glad to hear you guys are having good luck with the 1-1.5hp 22-32 Carnivores.
I see you can get a foot pedal with the LEM's, and that sounds really handy.
Anyone have a #22 or #32 LEM grinder? If so what do you guys think? Is the dual grind worth it or more hassle than it's worth?
I got a foot pedal on my carnivore, and the tomato saucer attachment.
Not in love with the tomato saucer, sometimes it can spin the screen it doesn't lock in tight enough. I started wacking the retention collar with a tiny ball peen hammer
It'll do a wheelbarrow load of tomatoes pretty quick
Post by: James on November 27, 2021, 08:38:27 PM
The new Meat Your Maker stuff looks pretty nice.
$525 for a #32 1.5 hp model sounds like a hell of a deal. Just hope the quality and parts support is there.
Post by: James on November 27, 2021, 08:40:31 PM
Glad to hear you guys are having good luck with the 1-1.5hp 22-32 Carnivores.
I see you can get a foot pedal with the LEM's, and that sounds really handy.
Anyone have a #22 or #32 LEM grinder? If so what do you guys think? Is the dual grind worth it or more hassle than it's worth?
I got a foot pedal on my carnivore, and the tomato saucer attachment.
Not in love with the tomato saucer, sometimes it can spin the screen it doesn't lock in tight enough. I started wacking the retention collar with a tiny ball peen hammer
It'll do a wheelbarrow load of tomatoes pretty quick
Good to know, thank you. I missed that it had a foot pedal option.
Post by: KFhunter on November 27, 2021, 08:44:50 PM
I use in on my meat bandsaw I got from a HW member, works great! Obviously not a 220v saw, but that pedal would work on anything 120v
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on November 27, 2021, 08:55:27 PM
I have the 1.5 hp carnivore from Cabelas and it will eat anything I throw in it. Love it!!
Yup had at least 10 hogs thru mine, a bear, numerous deer, couple of beef cows
Never know its been used.
Somehow I got a round ball of bone in mine like a big marble, stopped it dead cold in its tracks, didn't strip a gear just hummed till I could get it off, cleaned out, and kept going
Real life grinding sells!!!! :tup:
Post by: huntnnw on November 28, 2021, 12:23:20 AM
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Post by: Sakko300wsm on November 28, 2021, 07:09:41 AM
Post by: James on November 28, 2021, 03:40:33 PM
https://www.meatyourmaker.com/process/grinders/1.5-hp-grinder-32/1117074.html
The price point of $525 is really luring me in.
Anyone want to talk me out of it?
Post by: Encore 280 on November 28, 2021, 05:59:16 PM