Scales and Grinders

[LIWaterman]

Turning my shed into a makeshift processing facility. After butchering two deer last year its obvious I need to be better prepared and set up.

Picked up a electric hoist from horrible freight.

Need:

-Meat Grinder (wanted a manual one but can't seem to find one with good reviews)

- Decent hanging scale ( Can't seem to find a good one under 100 bucks)

I estimate doing at least three deer this year. Don't think that warrants and electric jammy

[WNYBuckHunter]

Dont waste your time with a manual grinder. Doing 3 deer a year with an electric is plenty of work. Last year I processed 3, ground alot of sausage, etc and even with my electric grider it was alot of work. No way I would do it with a manual.

[erussell]

I ground up 30lbs of deer and 20 lbs of pork butt 2x's ( one through lrg hole and 2nd time through small hole ). After about 20 min I called my Dad up to come and help. It sucked. Unfortunately I still havent got an electric one yet so it will suck again this yr. If you do get a manual grinder get the biggest one you can find. Trust me!!!!

Edited September 27, 2012 by erussell

[BornToHunt]

Spend the money and get an electric grinder, your arm will thank you.

[fishuntrapper]

i quit grinding for about 4 years till i get an electric. both of my arms and both of my sons arms thanks me.

[landtracdeerhunter]

Agree with the electric grinder. We use a 330 lb. digital scale from Cabelas, for gross body weights as well as weighing the meat. I also have an old Hobart scale, that is still on the money.

Edited September 27, 2012 by landtracdeerhunter

[Hunter1]

Agree electric grinder is the only way to go , with attachment you can stuff sauage.

[Doewhacker]

You can pick up a grinder for 100-150, and a scale for $25, or a gambrel for about $25-30. Makes life much easier.

[fasteddie]

The Electric grinder is the way to go . I bought a big ass grinder at BassPro several years ago and used it for about 4 deer . Bought an electric grinder far a bit more . Using the hand grinder didn't tire me out . It just took longer to grind .

[jr.deerslayer]

If you're worried about the price of a electric grinder, consider this one...http://www.tractorsupply.com/larin-meat-grinder-with-wheel-3771414 i have a similar model that I hooked up to 3/4hp electric motor that does a really good job.

[erussell]

Or if the wife will give you a hard time about it buy her a kitchen aid stand mixer and buy the sausage grinder and stuffer attachements for yourself. Make her happy and make your grinding easier.

[oneidacountyhunter]

Or if the wife will give you a hard time about it buy her a kitchen aid stand mixer and buy the sausage grinder and stuffer attachements for yourself. Make her happy and make your grinding easier.

I used my Kitchenaid grinder for 10 pounds. (5 of venison and 5 of pork butt)

It worked really well even though I recommend taking a couple breaks, 10 pounds seemed like a lot and the grinder wasn't happy with me LOL. However I really think that it is better than hand grinding. I also recommend getting a food saver/sealer. Worth its weight in gold IMHO.

[Gizmo285]

If you have a lot of years of hunting left in you buy an electric grinder. I bought the #22 from Cabelas a couple years ago and it is the cats meow. The initial investment sucks but the prices are definitely going up every year so take the plunge and get it over with. I gound up 25 pounds of pork butt in about 4 to 5 minutes. Comes w/ stuffers and 2 cutting plates....If you want to sell it down the road 10 tears from now you'd probably be close to getting your money back!! Good luck in what you decide.....