Agreed, if my time is worth on the low end $50/hr at home...even a few extra hours grinding adds up quick.
Busboy totes from SamsClub were like $15 for two. Crazy cheap.
If there's anything we've learned here lately ... it's take out a loan if you have to
Before and after pics of the grinder upgrade.
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Mom, helped me make some deer burger at xmas and got super frustrated at my kitchen aid grinder... my birthday rolled around.
Haven't had a chance to use it yet on big game. Ground a bunch of my turkey from this spring though. Holy smokes what a difference, just tossed an entire turkey breast into the hopper, refrigerated not frozen with zero problems.
Night and day difference. It's probably a little over kill for what I do, but I can already tell it's going to make the process way more enjoyable.
Haven't had a chance to use it yet on big game. Ground a bunch of my turkey from this spring though. Holy smokes what a difference, just tossed an entire turkey breast into the hopper, refrigerated not frozen with zero problems.
Night and day difference. It's probably a little over kill for what I do, but I can already tell it's going to make the process way more enjoyable.
kwyeewyk
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Bowmannate2000
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Love my LEM #8!
Bowmannate2000
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Speaking of KitchenAid attachments, we have the wheat grinder. It works, but we are not impressed. It takes like 20 minutes to grind two cups.
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sccritterkiller
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Don't waste your time on the small one...Go for at least the 15lber.
wyoelkfan15
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Same, every year after I process my first critter I go "That's it, it's time for more more horsepower!" My enthusiasm dies as soon as I look at the price tags.
Nick87
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Yup lol
Buy once, cry once.
klampson
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I’ve had my LEM grinder for about five years now, got tired of using the attachment on my mixer. Should have purchased a LEM sooner, it actually makes grinding enjoyable….
Paul in Idaho
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Has anyone else here had trouble with a LEM dual grind model?
Mine does not work well on elk. It seems like it can't handle silverskin at all. I lose so much time clearing jammed parts and waiting for it to cool down after overheating. Each time I reassembled it after unjamming, I made sure the blade was installed correctly.
Before the LEM I had a cheap grinder from Harbor Freight or similar. It would grind all edible parts without jamming. I spend a lot more time trimming off connective tissue now, and the LEM still jams.
Mine does not work well on elk. It seems like it can't handle silverskin at all. I lose so much time clearing jammed parts and waiting for it to cool down after overheating. Each time I reassembled it after unjamming, I made sure the blade was installed correctly.
Before the LEM I had a cheap grinder from Harbor Freight or similar. It would grind all edible parts without jamming. I spend a lot more time trimming off connective tissue now, and the LEM still jams.
Blade sharp?
Paul in Idaho
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Seems to be. It had this problem since the first time I used it.
Sometimes how tight the retaining ring is can affect the grind.
Obvious newb question so forgive me for asking, is the flat side of the blade against the plate?
Paul in Idaho
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It's a good question. This dual grind blade is different than what I'm familiar with. Both sides are flat. It has arrows to show which direction it has to turn. I checked it several times to be sure it was correct.
I experimented with retaining ring tightness and didn't see much improvement. The blade seems to be making good contact with both plates since there are visible rings worn into the surfaces.
After I started having trouble I read more in the manual and found multiple references to removing all silverskin or sinew. I don't think that's feasible for wild game.
I experimented with retaining ring tightness and didn't see much improvement. The blade seems to be making good contact with both plates since there are visible rings worn into the surfaces.
After I started having trouble I read more in the manual and found multiple references to removing all silverskin or sinew. I don't think that's feasible for wild game.
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kwyeewyk
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What's the purpose of the dual grind? Do those plates go on both sides of the blade?
Paul in Idaho
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It's supposed to make it so you get the texture of two passes through the grinder on the first grind. Yes, the plate with the large holes is closer to the auger, then the normal plate goes on the other side of the blade against the retaining ring. Here's a video from LEM showing the assembly
SD_Prairie_Goat
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Is the meat very slightly frozen? Or completely thawed?
Even with thawed I wouldn't think it would clog up so fast but you might have to always use slightly frozen meat
