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When i worked at Cabelas years ago i bought 3 meat mixers. Returned all of them They shave brass off the bushing into the meat. Dont know if they ever fixed the issue.
I've had the 35 pound mixer that attaches to my 1hp grinder from Cabelas for 4-5 years now, never a problem and no shavings. I see now they are offering a 50lb model also. I love that mine tilts, with my shoulders I couldn't be making sausage without it.