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Here is one I got on Craig's list.
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/forum/thread/95781/globe-500-meat-slicer
None of the so called heavy duty home units can touch it.
Globe 500
Well my wife and I went out Saturday evening and got a great deal on a used Globe 500 meat slicer we found on craigslist. Picked the unit up for $200 guy wanted $250. We spent Sunday disassembling the unit, Cleaning, lubricating and sanitizing. Sharpened the blade and it works just like a new...
I don't trim mine. Just smoke the whole rib. When we have people over I trim them after they are smoked to St Louis style. You would be surprised how many people love the ribs (riblets) with the soft bones. If I am competing that is a whole different story St Louis all the way.
Here is a link for replacement parts on these older style Food Savers: http://www.pmgquality.com/
They will last for years. This style handles wet items very well. The vacuum pumps on these units can suck in water with no issues.
This is what you want. Buy them used on E-Bay. Lasts for years and all parts are replaceable. They were made in Italy.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Foodsaver-food-vacuum-sealer-packer-Tilia-/270589247512?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f00604018...
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