thanks for the replies but let me clarify. #'s per minute was just what I saw used for comparing different models per manufacture. I'm just looking for a quality grinder at a decent price, as I'm sure most of us are. I think I'm going to go with the sausagemaker model that baconoligist posted.thanks...

lookin good there nick.orf...

thanks for the reply.orf..

no cure brine this time. turkey didn't thaw in time and things went south from there.it's all good though thanks for the info .orf...

bacon,is this one that you have or just a recommendation.and do you know off hand how many #'s per minute? thanks orf...

we're having turkey day tomorrow due to work so, for CW's 7up brine would I use the cure if I'm roasting not smoking the bird?orf...

I'm looking to get a real grinder. I have a kitchen aid now and I made 50# of kielbasi,it took forever to grind it as I like to grind twice thru the same size plate. I'm looking at one from grizzley,here's a link. any comments are more than welcome.thanks,happy thanksgiving.orf... http://www.grizzly...

yes .you got that right.I used drywall screws in mine but as you see by the pic's I'm not concerned about rust streaks,it' kinda on the rustic side. Your's however is nice cedar and the streaks wouldn't fit in very well.IMO. carry on .orf...

CW that one worked.pretty cool stuff.orf...

you should maybe use stainless steel screws nick you don't want to have them "bleed " on all that nice cedar.JMO ,nice so far.orf...

that's about what I do also.great video.CW I can't open the link you posted .orf...

I read up on it on the home site and answered my own ?'s.thanks for the reply.orf...

I had an old fish pump that we had from when the kids were small that I tried to use. It didn't work so good so I went and bought a new pump at the walmart's. It works great I think I could use chips,dust or any combination of them. I have 50# to do this weekend for the holiday I'll let you know how...

do you have any problems with chips getting in the pipe or is there a screen on it.orf...

Just thought I'd ask if someone had some pic's or tip's of removing the bone from a butt? with its odd shape I thought some might find it hard to do. I just follow around the bone with the tip of my knife till I remove it but I'm sure someone here is an old pro at it and would like to share their me...