Vac-Master Pro 350 ~ Foamheart

foamheart · Feb 14, 2016

Bearcarver said:
That's what I used to do:

I have a real old one & another pretty old one. Both of them need a rest after doing both ends of about a dozen bags real fast, so I used to swap them to let one cool while using the other one.

Then I got a huge order of bags from Lisa.

Now since only one end needs sealing, I don't have to let my newer one cool off.

So I got about 500 of each of the two smallest bags, and a dozen rolls just for bigger oddball items.

That solved my overheating problem.

And I think the bags end up costing about 30 cents each.

Bear

What was really nice when you finish baggin, there is a little button on the side to push and it cleans up the grinder and stuffer too. I had not downloaded that app yet though, so I'll have to wait to see how well it works.

I can feel the diffrence in weight between Lisa's bag and those that came with the unit. I am thinking they will easily stand up to fresh, headed shrimp if I will dial the pressure down to the lowest setting.

SmokeyMose said:
Very nice, Foam! Looks like commercial grade. Sure puts my Foodsaver to shame....
If you didn't have one, what have you been packaging with? It's an absolute must for aging cheese.
Just go with the Sharpie method.
Merry Christmas!
Dan

Well thank God for Sam's, been buying cases and cases of "Freezer Ziplocs" for many many many years. I was really wanting a slicer, but what put the stray that broke the camel's back, I had another entire case of quart ziplocs that leaked AND it was at a very bad time. THEN I remembered the last case did the same. Sure they'll send you your money back. a mear pitance to the amount of frustration it causes. And they can break and leak into the freezer too.

So this was the right buy at the right time and it really has to do almost nothing to beat its competition! I will say I could buy a load of bags and throw away to justify a sealer as good as what this one looks.

Cheese just isn't a good topic around here right now....LOL

foamheart · Feb 14, 2016

Originally Posted by Ragnar

Iff'n that thoroughbred workhorse you've got is too much for your pasture, I'll trade my old gray mare for it!

Joking aside, that unit will do you very well. When I wear my unit out, I'll look to Lisa for something similar.

You know, all joking aside you have no idea how nice it is to deal with our sponsors. They actually care about your problems and want to take their time and insure your satisfaction. They are professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and although those were always things I required from my people, I just don't see it too much anymore. I mean gosh, Rhonda, Todd, Lisa, I wish sold more of what I need. And you know how Case likes the CS at LEM.

chewmeister said:
I hear ya. I bought the same model last year. That sucker sure is heavy, but is also a workhorse.

I am impressed so far. And the waste from freezer burn alone..... I keep forgetting that because I am careful about rotating the food in the freezers. Only problem I can see is now when a freezer goes out, knock on wood, OMG there has to be another quickly. And I have three big ones now. LOL

Bearcarver · Feb 14, 2016

Foamheart said:
What was really nice when you finish baggin, there is a little button on the side to push and it cleans up the grinder and stuffer too. I had not downloaded that app yet though, so I'll have to wait to see how well it works.

My sealer doesn't have any of those fancy schmancy extras.

I have to push Mrs Bear's button to get the cleaning done.

Bear

SmokyMose · Feb 14, 2016

Bearcarver said:
My sealer doesn't have any of those fancy schmancy extras.
I have to push Mrs Bear's button to get the cleaning done.:icon_rolleyes:

Bear

Neither does mine, and If I push the Mrs Mose button all I get is a screeching sound that sounds a lot like laughter...:dunno

foamheart · Feb 14, 2016

Bearcarver said:
My sealer doesn't have any of those fancy schmancy extras.

I have to push Mrs Bear's button to get the cleaning done.

Bear

SmokeyMose said:
Neither does mine, and If I push the Mrs Mose button all I get is a screeching sound that sounds a lot like laughter...

redheelerdog · Feb 14, 2016

You're really going to love you vac packer Kevin. I use mine all the time, I just packed up a full $14 pork loin into 4 large dinner size meals. Great cost savings.

Have fun!

SmokyMose · Feb 15, 2016

Next thing you know, you'll be wandering around the house looking for things to vac-pack. The possibilities are endless....

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SmokyMose
Feb 15, 2016

:bluesbros:

isucyclone · Feb 15, 2016

Foamheart, I do use the sticky labels (Avery 8167) on my vac bags. I type and print on them, then stick them on the margin once the bag is sealed. So far they haven't given me any problems in the freezer. As long as there isn't multiple freezing and thawing events to create moisture I expect the to last as long as the food is in the freezer.

muralboy · Feb 15, 2016

Bearcarver said:
That's what I used to do:

I have a real old one & another pretty old one. Both of them need a rest after doing both ends of about a dozen bags real fast, so I used to swap them to let one cool while using the other one.

Then I got a huge order of bags from Lisa.

Now since only one end needs sealing, I don't have to let my newer one cool off.

So I got about 500 of each of the two smallest bags, and a dozen rolls just for bigger oddball items.

That solved my overheating problem.

And I think the bags end up costing about 30 cents each.

Bear

Congrats on the new toy Foam - I am right there with BC on getting the bags. BIG time saver when bagging normal sized items - steaks, jerky, chops, cheese, etc.

worktogthr · Feb 15, 2016

Now you can mail cured sausage to all your SMF buddies hahaha

tbern · Feb 15, 2016

Do you guys find much use for the pint size bags or mainly the quart or gallon size bags?

foamheart · Feb 15, 2016

redheelerdog said:
You're really going to love you vac packer Kevin. I use mine all the time, I just packed up a full $14 pork loin into 4 large dinner size meals. Great cost savings.

Have fun!

I need to find a more convienant place to store it so its handy to use.

SmokeyMose said:
Next thing you know, you'll be wandering around the house looking for things to vac-pack. The possibilities are endless....

IMG_0981.JPG

SmokyMose

Feb 15, 2016

Bag 'em and tag 'em......

muralboy · Feb 15, 2016

Bearcarver said:
That's what I used to do:

I have a real old one & another pretty old one. Both of them need a rest after doing both ends of about a dozen bags real fast, so I used to swap them to let one cool while using the other one.

Then I got a huge order of bags from Lisa.

Now since only one end needs sealing, I don't have to let my newer one cool off.

So I got about 500 of each of the two smallest bags, and a dozen rolls just for bigger oddball items.

That solved my overheating problem.

And I think the bags end up costing about 30 cents each.

Bear

tbern said:
Do you guys find much use for the pint size bags or mainly the quart or gallon size bags?

I use the pint size for jerky and cheese.

foamheart · Feb 15, 2016

isucyclone said:
Foamheart, I do use the sticky labels (Avery 8167) on my vac bags. I type and print on them, then stick them on the margin once the bag is sealed. So far they haven't given me any problems in the freezer. As long as there isn't multiple freezing and thawing events to create moisture I expect the to last as long as the food is in the freezer.

I'll have to get some and try 'em. You described exactly what I had in mind. Avery used to have multi-tags to a sheet, using a program you could type what you wanted and the printer would do all the tags. Then you just pull a tag and stick it in the blank space.

muralboy said:
Congrats on the new toy Foam - I am right there with BC on getting the bags. BIG time saver when bagging normal sized items - steaks, jerky, chops, cheese, etc.

I'll keep it in mind. Yes mine is still new, but I really have not seen a cold down period yet. I couldn't fill bags fast enough to keep up with the vac sealer

foamheart · Feb 15, 2016

worktogthr said:
Now you can mail cured sausage to all your SMF buddies hahaha

tbern said:
Do you guys find much use for the pint size bags or mainly the quart or gallon size bags?

I bought Quarts and gallons, passed on the pints. The unit came with a roll. When I started doing the andouille, I thought about those pint bags.

Bearcarver · Feb 16, 2016

tbern said:
Do you guys find much use for the pint size bags or mainly the quart or gallon size bags?

I've found that I use the smallest (Pints) the most:

It's just Me & Mrs Bear here, so I can put about 3 meals worth in a Pint bag, of things like Bacon, CB, BBB, Dried Beef.

The Quart size I use for single Ribeyes, when we buy a Family Pack & split it up into individual meals.

Leftovers go in whichever bag they fit best in.

Then like I said, "I need bags bigger than Quart size so rarely, that I just make them up from the rolls I got".

Bear

tbern · Feb 16, 2016

Thanks, guys for sharing your thoughts on the different bag sizes. I was thinking maybe pint size would not be so useful, but have to reconsider after reading your posts.

crclass · Dec 31, 2016

As usual I'm a bit late to the party. I too have the 350, and it is awesome for repeated bag making/sealing. I buy rolls of bags on ebay and a 100' roll fits nicely in the roll compartment. I bought my 350 when the seals failed on my 2nd foodsaver. While waiting for the seals to become available(back ordered) i purchased the 350. I still use the foodsaver at my cabin where I am satisfied with it's performance. The food saver seal is a lot thinner maybe a 1/3 the width as the vacmaster. The vacuum is much higher and adjustable on the 350. as far as labels, I found printing them on my little ink jet and sticking them inside the bag before sealing works great for sausage and dry items. They are easier to read than the sharpie on the bag. It also almost looks professional.

crclass · Dec 31, 2016

The seals mentioned above were actually the gaskets that are in the vacuum area. BTW the gaskets get compressed over time and quit working. The biggest reason is storing with the cover latched. I store mine now by raising the cover and turning the latch to the locked position. This prevents the cover from closing on the gaskets.

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