You will be happy with Lem#8. I've used my Lem#12 6 years now, running breakfast links, snacksticks, summer and trail. And it has served us well, using it about the frequency you spoke if. Makes quick work over a less costly wattage power grinder. Parts are solid, and real good quality.

@georgedittemer9427

2 жыл бұрын

Mistake. You own a # 12 also.

@TheMichiganShow

2 жыл бұрын

We have done 7 deer this year and I can already see how much time this has saved us. Looks like it’s quite serviceable too if it ever needs it

I have the #22. Haven't got to use it yet. I'll still setting up my shed as a butcher shed for my own beef, pork, or whatever wild game l hunt.

@TheMichiganShow

2 жыл бұрын

Once it's done you will be ready to rock this hunting season

@myidahohomestead.7123

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMichiganShow i want to butcher a few cows a year too. Around here the butchers are about a year behind. You can't get anything processed when you need it.

@TheMichiganShow

2 жыл бұрын

That would be awesome AND a feat in itself...something like that I'd love to make an episode out of since I feel I'd be in over my head doing it myself lol

That seemed to do well going straight to the fine grind. Why is it so common to grind coarse first, then fine?

@TheMichiganShow

Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure on that one. I think I remember the Bearded Butchers when making snack sticks they said something about the proteins breaking down or something. I’ve never put in the coarse grind with the 8 deer so far

How big is the hopper opening/feeding tube/throat size? Want to put in raw chicken quarters with no prep

@TheMichiganShow

4 ай бұрын

It’s up at my parents at the moment but I want to guess around 2” diameter. Could probably get a whole chicken leg down it but not with thigh attached

@nemesister5109

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! @@TheMichiganShow

Hey did you oil the inside…?

@TheMichiganShow

2 жыл бұрын

Food grade silicone spray

I have a number 32 lem. let me tell you they are awesome

@TheMichiganShow

2 жыл бұрын

We put about 8 deer through it and couldn't be happier. You are right, they are awesome

I had the 32 did 1 try with beef chunks booted down with connective tissue did not finish 1 load of ground cleansed it all up and sold it

@TheMichiganShow

9 ай бұрын

That’s crazy, on a 1.5hp grinder would do that. That tells me there was another issue internally

Do you know if this will grind chicken leg quarters with the bone? I am LITERALLY "this close" to pulling the plug and getting this. We have a dog and I don't wanna spend too much

@TheMichiganShow

2 жыл бұрын

Good question! I could attempt to throw a chicken leg in mine to see how it handles. Doing a raw diet with your pup?

@TheMichiganShow

2 жыл бұрын

And sorry for the late reply...just showed up now as a notification, I apologize!

@myheadofhair

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMichiganShow hey!! I actually purchased the #12 and it takes bone like butter, it works flawlessly!

@myheadofhair

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMichiganShow no worries at all, I understand! Thanks for helping me out!

@TheMichiganShow

2 жыл бұрын

@@myheadofhair boom!! That’s great to hear!

what's the dimension and weight of this beast please

@TheMichiganShow

2 жыл бұрын

It definitely is a beast. I will be able to get those dims for you tomorrow when it’s back in my possession

@TheMichiganShow

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the delay. It is 20-1/4" x 9-1/8" x 16" and weighs around 33lbs. Hope that helps you

@jeriesjos

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMichiganShow this would help me a lot thanks

Why are all the old American made grinders now made in China 😞

@TheMichiganShow

2 жыл бұрын

Production cost down, profit up. Unfortunately it’s how a lot of businesses operate without trying to find a better way.

@wcneathery3100

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMichiganShow I'm looking at pulling the plug on a LEM #12. Have you tried any of the aftermarket accessories or different plate sizes?

@TheMichiganShow

2 жыл бұрын

@@wcneathery3100 I have not. My brother has the 10 gallon (I think) sausage stuffer from them. Between the stuffer and grinder that’s all we need for processing animals and making sticks and summer sausage.

@TheMichiganShow

2 жыл бұрын

@@wcneathery3100 although the dual grinder setup looks like a great option

Makes you wonder what the rich people are eating??

@TheMichiganShow

7 ай бұрын

Fillet Mignon from corn fed beef

@chrisbarr5289

7 ай бұрын

@@TheMichiganShow I'll take the deer burger steak! LOL

@TheMichiganShow

7 ай бұрын

@chrisbarr5289 every single time!

@chrisbarr5289

7 ай бұрын

I bought the #32 a year ago at the end of the season. I ran 2 deer through it this fall and really love it. Just ordered the tenderizer last night. I love running the back straps into cube steaks. I hope I like it as well. I've run my deer at my neighbors for 25 years but our schedule's don't always line up perfectly so it was time to get my own stuff. I know the more I get established the more I will run for family/friends. Last year was the big investment. Tenderizer and meat lugs this year. Maybe sausage stuffer and mixer next year?? I enjoyed your video. Take care.

@TheMichiganShow

7 ай бұрын

@chrisbarr5289 that’s awesome! We got the 11pb stuffer for snack sticks and summer sausage. We need to add a meat slicer for jerky and a mixer for when we do 30lb batches of snack sticks. Thank you for watching, slowly getting better