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Old 12-27-2011, 03:18 PM   #1
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I'm looking at buying a meat grinder. I don't want to pay much more than 100 bucks. Do any of you have a grinder that you spent around a 100 bucks on and are ahppy with?
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Old 12-27-2011, 03:37 PM   #2
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Most of the grinders in the $100 range are made with plastic gears and are not meant for heavy duty use. If you'll only be using it infrequently then I would pick up something like the Waring Pro and just understand that after a while it will burn out. You could also get a hand cranked grinder if you don't mind putting a little effort into it. If you expect to use it more often then I really recommend you save up more for something from LEM (sold at Bass Pro Shops) or Cabelas, you'll be much happier in the long run.
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Old 12-27-2011, 03:39 PM   #3
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I have had the Sam Baere TS-110 for a couple of years.
Well built, reasonable power, and easy to clean.
Great unit.

I think it was a bit more than your desired limit--but a starting place to look around.

I use mine often and love it.

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Old 12-27-2011, 03:43 PM   #4
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If you have a kitchenaid mixer, I always reccommend the grinder attachment for that. It only costs $49, and is fine for home use. If you are going to be using it really frequently, I would go another route, but if you don't know, $49 is about as cheap as it gets to find out. All that being said, if you are planning on stuffing as well, I would stear clear of the kitchenaid stuffer attachment.
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Old 12-27-2011, 03:46 PM   #5
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I was looking at a cabelas one here at this link--------------> http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabel...h-All+Products

If you get a chance check it out and let me know what you think of it. Also was looking at this one: Amazon.com: Deni 3500 800-Watt Professional Grade Meat Grinder: Kitchen & Dining@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41KBJYyXfwL.@@AMEPARAM@@41KBJYyXfwL


I might add that I am planning on using this a fair amount. I don't butcher my own meat by any means and rarely am I lucky enough to kill something when I go hunting, but I imagine when I first get it I'll be using it quite a bit. I want to make my own bratwerst and polish sausages.
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Old 12-27-2011, 03:48 PM   #6
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My Waring Pro has done the job for me. I only use it about 1-2 times a year and grind anywhere from 20-40 lbs of pork butt each time. I think I paid about that much for it at Lowe's about 4 years ago.
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Old 12-27-2011, 04:40 PM   #7
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Looking at cabella's the waring Pro grinder usually $99.00, selling refurbished models for $39.00...
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Looking at cabella's the waring Pro grinder usually $99.00, selling refurbished models for $39.00...

Woah, this looks like a great deal. I think we have a winner, I don't think you're going to do better than this at $40!

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Warin...h-All+Products
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Old 12-27-2011, 05:14 PM   #9
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They are farkin' cheap but the reviews scare me.
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They are farkin' cheap but the reviews scare me.
Yeah, I just saw the Cabelas one you posted has much better reviews. I think anything under $200 is gonna be a crapshoot, however, because they're going to give you a pretty weak motor and plastic gears. If you try to put in too much meat and work it too fast you're going to snap the gears or fry the motor.

I bought my dad a cheap one for about $100 a couple years back. We opened it up and it just screamed CRAPPY so I took it back and spent the difference on the 1/4 hp LEM from Bass Pro Shops and we couldn't be happier. It has handled everything we've thrown at it. Of course it was about $240 so it's way over your budget.
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Here ya go.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...1267_200451267
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I was just about to post that link myself. I've had one for a few years, and while I've only used it 3 times, it ground a couple pork butts in about 10 minutes. There were many folks on another forum that had this unit, and all of them liked it.
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Old 12-27-2011, 07:42 PM   #13
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Check Northern Tools. Their grinder gets pretty decent reviews with guys that make quite a bit of sausage. I just bought their Kitchener 5# stuffer.

This 1/2 horse #12 is currently $99 and I've seen it lower and on occasion they have coupons. ((Just saw the previous posts!!))
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The Kitchen Aid grinder gets the job done but you are a bit limited on plate sizes. My next purchase is a #10 or #12 grinder.
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Old 12-28-2011, 08:04 AM   #14
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The Kitchen Aid is a good choice for light duty. Or get one of the old style hand grinders and motorize it. Kits are available and should last a lifetime.
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I got the Northern Tool grinder for about $100 3-4 years ago and it's still going strong. It's not commercial grade but for home use it does great. I use it at least once a month for simply grinding chuck for a few burgers or for 20lbs of pork for sausage on occasion. I have a good amount of venison sausage making coming up soon and it'll handle it just fine. And if it does crap out, it's inexpensive to replace. I highly recommend it.
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