Is my LEM a LEMON???

[dirtsailor2003]

Smoke away!!!

 

[unclejhim]

Glad you're back at it. Today I  finished slicing and freezing two bellies I smoked last weekend  Now I call all my friend and give it away...........well not all of it.

That whole customer service thing still really baffles me though.

 

[gary s]

Hey Dirt Just got my new LEM stuffer today   Here is a picture

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• gary s
• Mar 11, 2015

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• gary s
• Mar 11, 2015

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Hey Dirt Just got my new LEM stuffer today   Here is a picture

IMG_20150311_170443_175.jpg

• gary s
• Mar 11, 2015

IMG_20150311_170534_761.jpg

• gary s
• Mar 11, 2015

Gary I'd recommend adding more water to the canister before using it!

 

[Bearcarver]

Gary I'd recommend adding more water to the canister before using it!

LOL------I knew you were gonna say that !!!

Bear

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Here's my stuffer. Hard to tell due to the lighting, but the new frames neck is ground smooth where the thrust washer sits

Smoke away!!!

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Posted the wrong photos of the neck! This is the one I meant to post. Once again ground flush, unlike the first one.


Smoke away!!!

 

[gary s]

Hope you don't have anymore problems,    I think I'll send LEM a pic of my new stuffer

Gary

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Here's a comparison of the two frames. The one in the right is the original frame, notice the pitting, the new one on the left is polished smooth. How's that for QC!

Smoke away!!!

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Another QC photo. The old frame had a nut and a flat washer to hold it to the base. The frame came with nuts, flat washer and a lock washer.

Original on the left new on the right.


Smoke away!!!

 

[gary s]

I guess they are trying to make some improvements 

Gary

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Hey guess what, I added no water to the canister, ran the lubed plunger up and down and we have NO shavings! Before with and empty canister and the lubed plunger I'd be making shavings all the way down.

Add more water my ass!

Now that the stuffer is fixed I will get back to stuffing sausages. Still miffed I had to do all the leg work to get a brand new smoker working properly. Think I'll embed the original frame in concrete and use it as a boat anchor!


Smoke away!!!

 

[daveomak]

Hey Dirt Just got my new LEM stuffer today   Here is a picture

IMG_20150311_170443_175.jpg

• gary s
• Mar 11, 2015

Looks exactly like my Grizzly Stuffer.... maybe they are made in the same factory......

 

[gary s]

I wouldn't doubt it. Hopefully I'll be testing it out shortly 

Gary

 

[gary s]

Ended up with a pretty good deal, Northern Tool had it for $99.00  used a $20.00 off code and had it shipped   to the store for free

gary

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Hey Dirt Just got my new LEM stuffer today   Here is a picture

IMG_20150311_170443_175.jpg

• gary s
• Mar 11, 2015

Looks exactly like my Grizzly Stuffer.... maybe they are made in the same factory......

Looks just like my LEM, minus the key features I researched 3 years. Metal gears, stainless tubes and,
Crappy machining! Don't worry all you need to do is add more water!

 

[pc farmer]

Looks just like my LEM, minus the key features I researched 3 years. Metal gears, stainless tubes and,
Crappy machining! Don't worry all you need to do is add more water!

So the metal gears from lem should work with the kitchner?

 

[dirtsailor2003]

So the metal gears from lem should work with the kitchner?

I'd think so looking at the pictures. Don't know how much they cost though. Probably would put the cost of the Kitchener or northern right at the LEMon price...

 

[JckDanls 07]

Looks just like my LEM, minus the key features I researched 3 years. Metal gears, stainless tubes and,
Crappy machining! Don't worry all you need to do is add more water!

So the metal gears from lem should work with the kitchner?

Some say they do.. others say they don't ... (holds head between hands)... "I'm soooo confused"

 

[gary s]

I hope I'm not looking at replacing the gears any time soon.  Hadn't even had its maiden voyage yet

Gary