LEM VS MEAT YOUR MAKER

[Agross]

Yep. That too Have it as well

 

[muddydogs]

For the price difference. Meat. And definitely get the foot pedal. Game changer

Never understood the need for a foot pedal. left hand feeds the grinder and right hand keeps the grinder meat tray full. There is no reason to turn off the grinder until the meat lug and meat tray is empty. With these big grinders come big meat trays to boot, the #22 probably hold close to 10 pounds on it's own.

Maybe I'd use a foot pedal if I was stuffing meat bags with the grinder but who has time for that slow operation when I can fill up the 30 pound stuffer and pump out the meat bags.

 

[RS3579]

I have a LEM #8 and #22 dual grind and neither have issues with pork fat and a 3/16" or 1/4" plate. I don't believe I've ever tried an 1/8" plate though. I keep the blades and plates sharp though so I wonder if yours need sharpening?

Bought bread new. Only used 2x. Same issue both times.

 

[RS3579]

Was the fat partially frozen or fully thawed? It usually grinds better partially frozen.

Partially frozen per LEM recommendation after I called about the issue.

 

[HiMtnHntr]

I had a LEM #22 1 hp and was not impressed. I quickly sold it and got a Meat 1.5 hp #32. While not a fair comparison due to size difference I’m am much happier with the Meat.

 

[Arcticmanak]

I couldn't pass up the sale on the Meat! 1.5hp. It should be a drastic step up from the LEM .5hp we've been using for many years. Thanks for the good recommendations here!