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Old 12-25-2017, 05:19 AM   #1
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Thinking of getting a manual meat grinder
I am thinking of getting a manual meat grinder for a few reasons , it will cost about 50% for me to grind it vs price of pre-ground meat , I can control what cuts go into it and I do not have room to store an electric grinder.

I do have a Kitchenaid stand mixer , but , the grinding attachment seems to be hit or miss , two people I know have them , one loves it , other got rid of it...

I am only talking about grinding maybe several pounds at a time nothing high volume.

So , does anyone have any recommendations?

And/or a grinder you no longer use/need that you would like to sell..

Thoughts ?

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Old 12-25-2017, 05:45 AM   #2
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I've been using the KA grinder for 20 years and even with a small crack in the plastic casing, it's still operating. If you are going to buy a standalone, shop Northern Tool and ignore any model with plastic gears.

Imo, I'd spend the $40 on the KA and only look at another if it doesn't serve your needs.

FWIW, the sausage stuffer is worse than useless.
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Old 12-25-2017, 07:21 AM   #3
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By KA you mean the attachment to the kitchen aid stand mixer?
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Old 12-25-2017, 07:31 AM   #4
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Exactly.
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my mom has a cast metal manual grinder, made in Gemmany - pre-WWII (maybe pre WWI) that is amazing. I am sure she inherited it. It is very similar to the one Julia Child used in one of her early TV shows.

it looks a lot like the one in this picture

https://www.etsy.com/listing/2654674...yABEgK6nPD_BwE

I do see these at antique stores, but they rarely have the different blades.

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Look what Amazon has!

https://smile.amazon.com/Grinder-Tab...+grinder&psc=1
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I have one similar to that that I inherited from my dad that was my grandmother’s. Dad was a butcher his whole life which I’m sure is why he wound up with it.

There is a place called Lehman’s that carries all kinds of stuff to live life the old fashioned way (I think it is Amish) that I bet carries these as well. It is online, check it out as well.
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Old 12-26-2017, 09:00 AM   #7
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JG

I forgot about Lehmans , they are 45 miles from here...

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It'll wear your arm out, but it is a viable option. My stuffer wears mine out, but I'm done with 5-10 lbs of sausage in less than 10 minutes.
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It'll wear your arm out, but it is a viable option. My stuffer wears mine out, but I'm done with 5-10 lbs of sausage in less than 10 minutes.
I think that is why my mom had kids....
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That and hand cranking an ice cream maker.
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