meat grinder options

[ChuckC]

I agree with those above.  I started with a Kitchen aide grinder attachment, and it worked, but it tended to bog the motor and the motor got fairly hot.  I bought a 3/4 HP grinder on sale from Gander Mtn a couple years ago and the difference is nite and day.  

As above, I can't keep up with the capacity of the thing.  I don't think I need a bigger version, though some may.  I am glad I didn't go with the 1/2 HP version as I am completely satisfied with this one.

It also has an attachment available for tenderizing the pieces, using the motor to run it.  Like that too.
ChuckC

[dnovo]

Before chiming in, I would ask how much use it would get and do you have a budget?  I do 2-4 deer a year and use the 1000 watt grinder from Northern tool.  It does a great job for what I do for $89.  If you are going to be doing a lot more, go with the Cabelas or LEM model for $250 or $300

[akaboomer]

My family uses the kitchner #32 grinders with 3/4-1 hp motors. My brother has used his for 10+years for many elk, deer, beef hogs each year. I would use a foot pedal on off switch also because it grinds very fast and can overwhelm the user by the amount of meat coming out. Very fast very reliable.

Chris

[sswv]

thanks for all the advice gang. there sure are a lot more grinders out there to choose from than I thought. I'm headed to town this morning to check out a few. I have some meat chilling so I'm hoping to come home with a new one.