Any one use this meat grinder????

[danbono]

Hi All Has any one had any experience using this meat grinder? It is TSM #10. I will be using IT for small 5 lb batches of Italain sausage. How is IT as a sausage stuffer? I'm a NewBee at this!!!!

http://www.meatprocessingproducts.com/64106.html

Thanks Dan

PS I'm between this one and a Lem #8

 

[BGKYSmoker]

You would be better off with the LEM.

You can use the grinder as a stuffer, remember if you do dont use the blade or plate when stuffing. Looks like you have a stuffing plate (kidney plate)

A dedicated stuffer is better.

Good luck

 

[couger78]

Here's another good deal to consider:

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200451267_200451267

All these grinders can double as a 'stuffer'—but that is definitely NOT the strength nor the intent for these units.

Most home sausage-makers get separate stuffers—it makes the whole process MUCH easier, less frustrating, and considerably more efficient than using the grinder as a stuffer.

This stuffer is a great bargain & highly recommended by many:

http://www.grizzly.com/products/5-lb-Sausage-Stuffer-Vertical/H6252

I use it for smaller batches (5 pound or less). Prior to getting one, I did use my grinder for stuffing (

).

Night & day difference.

Kevin

 

[smokinhusker]

I used my LEM #8 as a stuffer one time. Did a coarse grind, then removed the blade and plate, inserted the kidney plate and for my liking it was too mushy...If you are only going to be doing small batches from time to time another grinder might be ok, in conjunction with a sausage stuffer. 

 

[rexlan]

Those grinders are almost identical to Harbor Freights that cost $59.  I have one and it doe an excellent job on the grind ... terribly (as they al do) as a stuffer.


http://www.harborfreight.com/electric-meat-grinder-99598.html

I bought this stuffer from Grizzly and it is the same as the others at less money ... made by the same people in China!

http://www.grizzly.com/products/5-lb-Sausage-Stuffer-Vertical/H6252

Don't be fooled by the plastic/nylon gears ... heavy duty and it works perfectly.  So with what you have saved now you can buy both!

 

[driedstick]

I just ordered the LEM stuffing kit that comes with enought casings and seasoning to do 60lbs and a book and a 5lb Lem Stuffer from Everything kitchens for 154.00 and it had free shipping cant beat that I had a coupon for5.00 off too. should be to me any day know cant wait.

 

[scarbelly]

I just ordered the LEM stuffing kit that comes with enought casings and seasoning to do 60lbs and a book and a 5lb Lem Stuffer from Everything kitchens for 154.00 and it had free shipping cant beat that I had a coupon for5.00 off too. should be to me any day know cant wait.

They are great people - I have been dealing with them for years.

 

[sam3]

Dan, check your inbox.

 

[bubbonehead]

That looks just like my Sam Baere grinder. Mine has served me very well but I've never used the stuffer attachments. It's on my "to do" list.

 

[slownlow]

Those grinders are almost identical to Harbor Freights that cost $59.  I have one and it doe an excellent job on the grind ... terribly (as they al do) as a stuffer.


http://www.harborfreight.com/electric-meat-grinder-99598.html

I bought this stuffer from Grizzly and it is the same as the others at less money ... made by the same people in China!

http://www.grizzly.com/products/5-lb-Sausage-Stuffer-Vertical/H6252

Don't be fooled by the plastic/nylon gears ... heavy duty and it works perfectly.  So with what you have saved now you can buy both!

I'm with you, I have the exact same grinder and stuffer.  Can't beat the price and for the 5 lbs batches I do every couple of weeks, it works out. 

Also if you're worried about the harbour freight grinder, they offer a 2 year warranty for $20( I believe that was the cost)  anything happens bring it back to harbour frieght and they will give you a new one on the spot, off the shelf.

 

[couger78]

Also if you're worried about the harbour freight grinder, they offer a 2 year warranty for $20( I believe that was the cost)  anything happens bring it back to harbour frieght and they will give you a new one on the spot, off the shelf.

Having some type of warranty with most  Harbor Freight purchases is smart.

In a grinder unit that claims to crank out only 2lbs a minute, that's a lot of motor wear & heat generation for a 10 to 15lb batch.

As long as one does smaller meat loads (less than 5), it should be fine.

Kevin

 

[danbono]

Hi All So I'm guessing NO one has used the TSM # 10 grinder. Oh well just have to give It try myself.

Thanks Dan

PS I don't see a Kidney Plate listed . Can I still use as a stuffer for sausage?

 

[danbono]

You would be better off with the LEM.

You can use the grinder as a stuffer, remember if you do dont use the blade or plate when stuffing. Looks like you have a stuffing plate (kidney plate)

A dedicated stuffer is better.

Hi I'm confused. I E-mailed the TSM Co. about a stuffing plate/kidney plate for this meat grinder, and here is the answer I got.

No, it does not come with a spacer, but you would put in the largest grinding plate in and stuff with that.

So then I would have to stuff thru the 5/16 grinder plate, Doesn't sound right to me, but what do I know I'm a Newbee.
 http://www.meatprocessingproducts.com/64106.html

Another pic: http://www.sausagemaker.com/6410610electricmeatgrinder.aspx

Thanks Dan

 

[diggingdogfarm]

You can always buy a kidney plate for it.

~Martin

 

[danbono]

Hi Martian  So I CAN'T stuff unless I have a Kidney plate, what does the Kidney plate look like?

Going to check some websites and see what the Kidney plate is/look likes.

Thanks Dan

 

[diggingdogfarm]

Hey Dan,

I just happened to remember that I've got a thing that should work for you.
It came with one of the manual grinders that I have, it's made to work just like a kidney plate.
If you want it, I can send it to you so you don't have to buy a kidney plate.


~Martin

 

[danbono]

Hi Martin Thanks for the offer. Let me see how things go with what comes with the stuffer..I may be able to pick up a plate locally if I need one.

I find it strange   that the TSM meat grinder comes with 3 stuffing tubes and NO spacer/kidney plate. Using the coarse 5/16" grinding plate while stuffing seems redundant and will give my sausage finer texture.YUK!!!!

Dan

PS I can always spring for stuffer.

 

[diggingdogfarm]

That will work with a plate with big holes, you'll want to leave out the knife and it won't grind again.
Let me know, and I can put this thing in the mail, no big deal, I'm never going to use it.



~Martin

 

[boykjo]

you can also stuff with one of these

#30  in the pic

heres a link on plates

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/116665/using-kidney-plate-for-stuffing

 

[diggingdogfarm]

you can also stuff with one of these

#30  in the pic



heres a link on plates

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/116665/using-kidney-plate-for-stuffing

Yep, that's exactly what I'm going to send him, if he wants it.


~Martin