Mincer in Oz

tazplas · Post by **tazplas** » Sun Jun 30, 2013 07:09

Hi Guys

I up for buying a mincer and would like recommendations for a 240V unit that can used here Downunder.

Would prefer to buy it here in Oz as i reckon the shipping would kill me on a heavy item.

Cheers

Steve

crustyo44 · Post by **crustyo44** » Sun Jun 30, 2013 08:50

Hi Steve,
I bought a # 22 mincer, all stainless,in Brisbane. Obviously Chinese made, on Ebay.
I have had it for about 12 months now and I am convinced that it will outlast my grandkids.
Most of them come with 2 knives and 4 plates now.
Cheers Mate,
Jan.

oneills · Post by **oneills** » Sun Jun 30, 2013 22:19

Hi Steve

It is also a good idea to have one knife for every mincer plate and keep them as a set . They will wear together and do a much better job
The Italian made ones are very good but are expensive, like reber or tre spade. Dont buy the small kitchen ones like i did once. They are useless. I would get either a 22 or 32. I have a 42 but it is too big. Try Sydney supply co.

Cheers

tazplas · Post by **tazplas** » Mon Jul 01, 2013 14:59

Thanks Guys

Might have to play with the Kenwood #5 attachment at the moment. Will get some new blades and knives from Butcherquip (same as Butcherathome.com.au) until i can afford the real thing.

Cheers

Steve

crustyo44 · Post by **crustyo44** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 05:05

Steve,
The #22 all stainless mincer with 2 knives and 4 discs sell for around $ 4-500 dollars some sellers ship for free.
When we used to make salami long ago, everything was hand minced, a big hand mincer works very well, they are cheap too, especially as an interim solution.
Beats a bloody Kenwood hands down, they don't mince and stuff very good, just buy a hand mincer with a funnel for a proper job.
Cheers,
Jan.

Divey · Post by **Divey** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 07:04

I bought a real cheapy from Aldi. Seems to be working fine for me.

tazplas · Post by **tazplas** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 02:52

Picked up extra Kenwood plates and knife via Gumtree for $30.
Have been looking out for a good mincer but finances dictate at the moment so i'll deal with what i've got until i really get pissed off

Unfortunately, Aldi aren't over here yet.

Thanks for all the suggestions

Cheers

Steve

CoreyRanie · Post by **CoreyRanie** » Sat Jul 13, 2013 07:12

Hey which one did you buy? Can you please share some pictures of it?

tazplas · Post by **tazplas** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 14:09

Hi Corey

I ended up with an attachment for the Kenwood mixer, same as this one http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/KENWOOD-CHEF ... 232d4665c9

I ran a kg of pork scotch fillet (pork butt) through it the other day and all was good. Made excellent burgers

Cheers

Steve

oneills · Post by **oneills** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 03:08

Hi Steve. just bought a Trespade #22 mincer from butcherquip in Perth and various size mincer plates. Works well and are on special at the moment for $599. Used yesterday for the first time and seems very well made. I have a much bigger one but although good for big jobs is a pain in the rear if you only want to mince a couple of kilos.

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http://www.butcherquip.com.au/

ssorllih · Post by **ssorllih** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 04:42

Wow!! 600 bucks! Gotta run a lot of meat before that pays for its house space.

oneills · Post by **oneills** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 08:52

Done 16 animals so far this year. It will pay for itself very soon i think

ursula · Post by **ursula** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 03:21

I broke my mincer attachment for the Kenwood yesterday, so I have been researching a standalone.
I found a really good fully stainless steel #12 on Ebay. It's H-TK-M12 model, and should be here in a couple of days. It's $439 and should be well and truly up to the task. Comes with 4 plates and 2 knives.
Anything bigger would be overkill, since I only make small volumes of sausages.
Ursula

ricco · Post by **ricco** » Tue May 06, 2014 02:22

oneills, Hi, just saw you have purchased the tre spade #22 mincer. Ive been tossing up between this, or the Reber or Fabio Leonardi machines.

I just wondered if your happy with the machine, ive been told the cover makes them overheat if you use them for a long time.

I do about 100 to 150kg of meat once a year for salami, do you think it would be big enough for that? any feedback would be much appreciated.

Thanks

Rick

crustyo44 · Post by **crustyo44** » Tue May 06, 2014 09:42

Hi Rick,
A #22 Tre Spade Mincer is a quality machine. I don't expect any hassles with them whatsoever.
Cheers,
Jan.