10 mm Grinding Plate Wont Fit in Grinding head

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Getting ready to grind meat for Green Chile Sausage and the 10 mm plate wont quite fit inside head. I have the Cabela's Pro Series DC Meat Grinder and bought the 10 mm separate. it suppose to fit. I may be past return I will check. Was going to do half 10 mm and half 4.5 mm. Guess I will use the 7 that came with it. It is SS so not sure if could grind it a little?

I called and they dont have anymore and giving me a refund. They said it made by Blue sky and to contact them. What would it take to grind the outside diameter?

 

[chopsaw]

I called and they dont have anymore and giving me a refund. They said it made by Blue sky and to contact them. What would it take to grind the outside diameter?

Don't do it . Take the refund if they are willing to give it .
You don't know if the thickness / thrust is right or not . Might be close but ruin something over time , or put the whole works in a bind all of a sudden while running .

 

[chopsaw]

If you want to have to different grind sizes , try the bean plate , hand chop , or use your food processor .

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Don't do it . Take the refund if they are willing to give it .
You don't know if the thickness / thrust is right or not . Might be close but ruin something over time , or put the whole works in a bind all of a sudden while running .

You probably right. It sucks because I dont know if it a manufacturing error or not. Amazon has one i might try.

https://www.amazon.com/Sausage-Grind-Grinder-Hobart-Cabelas/dp/B01AMJ4IAG/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2SGYNA3KRE1IS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sM3KPJPwg7Lgb0ZCuIRVKtKJLPB8GyaZibdW8zo9MuPRp3lolJ5MiXg1tArp8WowcvqRqhOaR8pF5AHdzdyJ4AWVz_SdOH2HZy10hCRWplZT-KGgndmG2MEi5StiVU3LhuzgoMGV2lL-nLA7ZYdnyPbyYT_Ua8Lb_lIIOpq_cgVvSuVxcwoluVW48Apu7DiLIMkScI61EV_ZU-x94mtjikMBVdhUTLUSXC433S_pp4thmWY1qy9v_g_VuC3xxlebrmkWbCAjHFIvPNFoVT1zmqb6LoOPcwsG6CsPFLuAVxE.90_SAnxmoNOr8MiwgnXKRAgaZI5kgR-xVirugXlff8Y&dib_tag=se&keywords=Grinder+Plate+for+%2312+Grinders+10mm&qid=1722534952&sprefix=grinder+plate+for+12+grinders+10mm%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-7

 

[geostriata]

If you want to have to different grind sizes , try the bean plate , hand chop , or use your food processor .

Second this. You might actually find that you like it better in some situations. The bean plate works well for chorizo size pieces (I'd probably only do pork through this) and careful use of a food processor can give a nice finer mince/chop. Cube well for the food processor and run it while the meat is very cold, but not frozen.

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Finally got this done. I really suck at the stuffing part! Blow outs! Re-did first part as it was skinny and looked really bad. Also dealing with air pockets. Went with the string thing this time as I having a bad day at this. Not sure this is for me but i guess keep trying.

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

If you want to have to different grind sizes , try the bean plate , hand chop , or use your food processor .

Second this. You might actually find that you like it better in some situations. The bean plate works well for chorizo size pieces (I'd probably only do pork through this) and careful use of a food processor can give a nice finer mince/chop. Cube well for the food processor and run it while the meat is very cold, but not frozen.

I gonna figure out how to make a 10mm work! It just a matter of getting the right plate. time for a drink or two!

I called sky blue and the 10mm for the commercial grinders and they don't make one for this unit. Oh well.

 

[JckDanls 07]

Brian... Are you trying to stuff by yourself ?? That's something that needs to be done after stuffing about 100lbs with 2 people...
As for air pockets... Loading the meat into the stuffer ls where they develop... Take exrtra care to make sure when loading that no air is trapped between handfuls...

Besides that they look pretty good... It will come to you easier as you go ...

 

[SmokinEdge]

Sorry for your troubles Brian. The sausage looks great to me. There are lots of folks that tie off links, no big deal. The blow outs are frustrating when you first get started, but believe it or not I still occasionally have them too. It’s sometimes part of the process. Just stick with it Bud, it will get better and easier. Besides, how else can you eat the best sausage if you aren’t making it?

Nice work

 

[chopsaw]

I gonna figure out how to make a 10mm work! It just a matter of getting the right plate. time for a drink or two!

Mine says INOX on the edge . Check yours .

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I think this is INOX as well . Came up in a search , but can't see it for sure . Weston / Cabelas would be in the " ballpark " .

https://www.amazon.com/12-Stainless-Plate-Kitchenaid-Grinders/dp/B07PLXPWL7/ref=asc_df_B07PLVYWQY/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693711673876&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11338280340412013181&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1020519&hvtargid=pla-680170426278&mcid=44e26e9afd7439519503b66f5ed9ed5e&gad_source=1&th=1

 

[Gonna Smoke]

Not sure this is for me but i guess keep trying.

I am terrible at stuffing and linking, but I really like the final product so if at first you don't succeed...

 

[geostriata]

Finally got this done. I really suck at the stuffing part! Blow outs! Re-did first part as it was skinny and looked really bad. Also dealing with air pockets. Went with the string thing this time as I having a bad day at this. Not sure this is for me but i guess keep trying.

Looks great!

Smart move with the string! It's like stuffing insurance: you spend a little extra (time) for peace of mind. When I have a "bad stuffing day," I almost always go that route entirely. Don't worry about small air pockets -- you can pop those out. If it's a big air pocket, you can pop it out, squeeze the meat to the center and re-tie with string.

Hang in there, it gets faster! Also, as long as it's within the casing, you can always move it around.

So one strategy I used when I had a "bad stuffing day" and blow-outs with natural casings. I stopped what I was doing, took a breath, and understuffed 2' segments one at a time, tying each off until I was all out of meat. Then with the understuffed segments, I just took my time and gradually squeezed the meat to the center, tighten them up, and make them linked and nice and pretty from the center out. The segments also make it easier to hang :)

 

[chopsaw]

BrianGSDTexoma
I just ordered the one from Amazon in post #10 . If you can wait a couple days , I'll let you know if it fits .

 

[SmokinEdge]

BrianGSDTexoma
Do you have a caliper to measure diameter and thickness relative to the other plates?

 

[JckDanls 07]

The groove/notch on the bottom isn't of different sizes is it ??

 

[Fueling Around]

The groove/notch on the bottom isn't of different sizes is it ??

I haven't had a problem with that Keith.

Measuring is the start

BrianGSDTexoma
Do you have a caliper to measure diameter and thickness relative to the other plates?

#12 is supposed to all use a 2-3/4" diameter plate. Thickness is almost irrelevant as the retainer ring can adjust.
The only other measurement to watch is the center hole where the grinder auger tip goes through the plate.
It reads as some of the retailers have changed sizes to make their branded products the only items that will fit.

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I called sky blue and the 10mm for the commercial grinders and they don't make one for this unit. Oh well.

Yeah, this is this the crap that sucks.
I picked up a Cabelas labeled cutter and it doesn't fit my Weston.

 

[SmokinEdge]

I haven't had a problem with that Keith.

Measuring is the start

#12 is supposed to all use a 2-3/4" diameter plate. Thickness is almost irrelevant as the retainer ring can adjust.
The only other measurement to watch is the center hole where the grinder auger tip goes through the plate.
It reads as some of the retailers have changed sizes to make their branded products the only items that will fit.

Yeah, this is this the crap that sucks.
I picked up a Cabelas labeled cutter and it doesn't fit my Weston.

Not really as simple as that, but ok, I’ll agree-ish

 

[indaswamp]

chopsaw ; Inox plates will fit perfectly in the LEM grinders. Cabela's pates run a little larger so not sure if they will work or not. I have an LEM grinder....

 

[cptnding]

Not really as simple as that, but ok, I’ll agree-ish

chopsaw ; Inox plates will fit perfectly in the LEM grinders. Cabela's pates run a little larger so not sure if they will work or not. I have an LEM grinder....

Not disagreeing with you indaswamp but I don't think INOX is any indication of size or fitment. I have very little experience with grinders. Only been using one for a couple of months. But INOX seems to be a European designation for stainless steel. I've seen lots of knives, guns, and tools marked INOX and they are all stainless. Italian guns and tools seem to especially proud of this. I did notice that the extra plates and knives I bought for my grinder (#8 LEM) are marked INOX on the edge and are made in Italy.

 

[indaswamp]

Not disagreeing with you indaswamp but I don't think INOX is any indication of size or fitment. I have very little experience with grinders. Only been using one for a couple of months. But INOX seems to be a European designation for stainless steel. I've seen lots of knives, guns, and tools marked INOX and they are all stainless. Italian guns and tools seem to especially proud of this. I did notice that the extra plates and knives I bought for my grinder (#8 LEM) are marked INOX on the edge and are made in Italy.

I was thinking Salvinox.....my bad...