Stuffing horns

[phoenix rising]

I'm looking for stuffing horns for an optima 12 ltr stuffer. Was looking at the idea of 4 or 5 horns.

Also looking for a bag stuffing horn for a #32 grinder. 2"-3" in diameter would work.

Anyone on the forum make them, or any good places to get them?

 

[thirdeye]

I'd start with The Sausage Maker, or Butcher Packer. If they don't carry something that will work, send them an e-mail and ask who might.

 

[phoenix rising]

Updated the name of the stuffer as I didn't put the right one. The base of the tubes are 1 7/8". I was looking for tubes that were kind of like the smokehouse chef. They're called 'The Best'.

 

[thirdeye]

For smaller grinders and stuffers I thought the standard base was 1-9/16. Just curious if you are measuring an actual tube or taking a measurement of the inside diameter of the nut?

 

[phoenix rising]

I'm measuring the widest point of the flare of the actual tube.

 

[thirdeye]

I just checked the tubes on my 5# stuffer and the flare is 1-1/2+, the threaded receiving area of the nut is 1-9/16. So maybe tubes for your stuffer are a custom size? Is that manufacturer out of business? And is there enough material around the hole for the tube that you could use a tube with a 1-9/16 flange dimension?

 

[phoenix rising]

It might be a custom size. The retaining nut at the smallest point is 1.6", and it's 2.1" at the threads. On the stuffer's meat holder (not sure what it's called) there's a bit of a recess for the stuffer tube to go into.

Here's a pic of the thing. It's a very heavy mostly cast iron jobby. The gear box case and the base are cast iron.
2020-05-26_07-47-24 by wolverine00089, on Flickr

 

[thirdeye]

That is a serious stuffer. I have friends with restored Enterprise stuffers and they still use them.

 

[phoenix rising]

Well, if it comes down to it, I'll get the ones that are larger, and chuck them up in the lathe, and cut them down to the correct diameter.

I thought there was either a board member who was a supplier, or a maker. Was hoping to find this member.