MTN Sausage Stuffer... Anyone have one?

[bigfish98]

I am in the market for a sausage stuffer and I was thinking of purchasing the 7L vertical MTN stuffer that I saw recently.  My only concern is that I will be buying online and I have never seen one in person so I can only guess as to their construction and workability.  Does anyone have one that they could share some info on?  Thanks!

bigfish

 

[pops6927]

What size and price is it?

 

[bigfish98]

Its a 7 liter which i believe is about 15 pounds.  Don't know price yet.  Online auction.

 

[pops6927]

I would recommend the one I have, which is 15 lb. SS stuffer from Northern Tool with heavy duty metal gears.  It is built like a truck, believe me!

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200425065_200425065

Here's a Qview along with my other stuff:

And the stuffer itself:

it is often on sale, usually $20 off or so.  

 

[diggingdogfarm]

I'll second what Pops said, I would go with the Northern stuffer.

 

[mds51]

I am just starting to look for a stuffer. Does this brand have extra tubes available for smaller items like snack sticks? Also for someone who is doing small amounts of Sausage making is the 5 pounder as well made except for the metal gears? I continue to learn more about this fun hobby thanks to this great forum. Thank You ALL!!! mds51

 

[bigfish98]

Well I took a chance and snagged the one I was looking at on ebay.  Got it for over 100 less than what Amazon wants for it.  Hopefully it works well and I can't post a review of it on here!  Here is a link to the one I got:


Bigfish

 

[pops6927]

Enjoy your new obsession!

 

[boykjo]

Congrats on the new stuffer... looks like the 7l is a 15 lb stuffer.. Good luck with your new toy

Joe

 

[dpeart]

I've got one of those, from Ebay as well.  It has been really nice, but I've only done about 40 pounds of sausage with it.

enjoy,

dave

Well I took a chance and snagged the one I was looking at on ebay.  Got it for over 100 less than what Amazon wants for it.  Hopefully it works well and I can't post a review of it on here!  Here is a link to the one I got:


Bigfish

 

[johnn9]

I have one it seems to be a well made unit also purchased it on ebay. Only complaint is when i inquired about buying a spare silicone ring I was told by the seller it was $50.00 for an oring I darn near sxxt myself. I have been looking around to see if I could purchase it else where. Im not giving someone $50.00 for a oring. The unit is made in China FYI

 

[diggingdogfarm]

I have one it seems to be a well made unit also purchased it on ebay. Only complaint is when i inquired about buying a spare silicone ring I was told by the seller it was $50.00 for an oring I darn near sxxt myself. I have been looking around to see if I could purchase it else where. Im not giving someone $50.00 for a oring. The unit is made in China FYI

That's ludicrous!!!!
That's definitely a MAJOR problem with this design, that weird ring.
That's one of the reasons why I recommend the Northern stuffer,
Another thing that I don't like about the MTN and others like it is that big elbow at the bottom, too much sausage left un-stuffed.

 

[boykjo]

I have one it seems to be a well made unit also purchased it on ebay. Only complaint is when i inquired about buying a spare silicone ring I was told by the seller it was $50.00 for an oring I darn near sxxt myself. I have been looking around to see if I could purchase it else where. Im not giving someone $50.00 for a oring. The unit is made in China FYI

Just a heads up on the o-ring. If your o-ring is like the one on the right make sure the cavity side of the ring is facing down when installed... The ring expands out to create the seal. It should last many years.... Whats the diameter of the ring and what type

Joe

 

[pops6927]

On the Northern Tool stuffer, the 3/8" stuffing tube is perfect for 19mm snack sticks.  It doesn't come with it but one for an F. Dick stuffer fits it perfectly, such as http://www.butcher-packer.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=27_123&products_id=434   (currently sold out, but check with other suppliers for it also).

The 5 lb'r is as well made.  The nylon gears could strip out if mishandled however, trying to push out the very last ounce and cranking too hard.  Easy fix is to get dowel rods that you can push out the remaining left in the stuffing tube after removing it with casing still attached.  Shown here:

 

I am just starting to look for a stuffer. Does this brand have extra tubes available for smaller items like snack sticks? Also for someone who is doing small amounts of Sausage making is the 5 pounder as well made except for the metal gears? I continue to learn more about this fun hobby thanks to this great forum. Thank You ALL!!! mds51

 

[mds51]

Thank You for the response and information on the 5 pound stuffer. We now have a Nothern Tool Company in Oklahoma City and i will check out both sizes. The dowel rod idea looks like a winner and simple way to get all the goods out. Once I get either unit I will see if a flared piece of SS tubing will fit in the 3/8 tube for snack sticks or just fit on the unit. Your advice had made my purchase decision a lot easier. The forum has saved me a lot of time on trial and error for both purchases and the actual smoking of expensive meats and fish and cheese.  The forum has been the best site for my restarting of this great hobby. A big thanks to everyone!!!  mds51

 

[jimmyh]

This stuffer comes in many different brandings. I looked at the one in Northern Tool as well as Scheel's Sporting Goods in Fargo, ND. Huge price difference and the only actual difference was the sticker on the side. I ended up walking into Gander Mountain in Fargo and saw the very same stuffer with Gander Mountain branding for less than Northern Tool. The sale price was $170 (just before Christmas). Moral of my story...watch the pricing and compare the actual stuffer. The Northern Tool stuffer is a good buy but the LEM branded stuffers of the same style are extremely overpriced at some of the retailers out there.

Looks like the current pricing is the same at the two locations. Gander may have made a special purchase last fall as they have a whole pallet of the 15lb on the showroom floor.

http://search.gandermountain.com/?D=sausage+stuffer&Nty=1&N=0&Dk=0&Ntt=sausage+stuffer

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...=mode+matchallpartial&Dx=mode+matchallpartial

I would recommend the one I have, which is 15 lb. SS stuffer from Northern Tool with heavy duty metal gears.  It is built like a truck, believe me!

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200425065_200425065

Here's a Qview along with my other stuff:

And the stuffer itself:

it is often on sale, usually $20 off or so.  

 

[mds51]

Will the LEM tubes fit the Northern Tool Units? Even though the LEM  are overpriced at our local Bass Pro Shop, they have a good selection of tubes and other accessories.  mds51

 

[jimmyh]

I am quite certain that the LEM stuffers (of this style) are identical and the tubes should fit very well.

 

[kagy]

Hope someone's still following this thread.  I have an MTN and have busted that ridiculously expensive O ring.  It's either replace it or look for a new stuffer!  Problem is, I can't find a source for parts.  Anyone have a company or telephone number for me?
 

 

[kagy]

Hope someone's still following this thread.  I have an MTN and have busted that ridiculously expensive O ring.  It's either replace it or look for a new stuffer!  Problem is, I can't find a source for parts.  Anyone have a company or telephone number for me?