Northern Industrial #12 Electric Meat Grinder
I de facto love having a meat grinder I've always wanted one and this meets all my needs. I make my own pet food and the pets love it. I also use it to establish my own ground meats. They are healthier and taste better, and I think my favorite part is that my ground beef is red all the way through. It doesn't upset brown in the middle like store bought meat!
Terrific For General Use, but.....
We got this grinder in original June. It is now mid August and we are buying another grinder, not because we don't like the machine, but because it stopped working.
For our dogs: We grind about 40# of chicken per week, bones and all. The grinder flies through the chicken faster than we can accoutrements it down the chute. It is loud however. One day in particular, I ground 120 lbs of meat/bone/organ/veggies. By the time I was done I could not approve of. So, if you're going to do a large grind, then wear earplugs.
For ourselves: We grind beef for hamburger, and we have made sausage. Grinding beef is no fine kettle of fish. However, when it came to making sausage, the instructions were less than helpful. I still don't know if we used the equipment properly, but the sausage got made. I do have knowledge of that you do not want the blade in the machine while making the sausage. Regrinding the meat turned it to mash and clogged the mechanism.
What this machine will do - grind veggies, meat and soft bones. What it won't do - grind fibrous or fatty meat. I tried grinding beef kidney. It categorically could not be done. There are times when chicken fat will clog it. Beef with a lot of fat will clog it.
This machine is under lubricated or incorrectly lubricated for grinding jobs such as sinewy or fatty grinds or bone grinds. It contains all metal gears except one receptive gear. The machine overheats. I noticed about a month after getting it that grease was coming out of it. The reason is evidently that the gears got hot and melted the grease, which poured out of the gear housing. I did not take the machine apart at that time, but should have. In the end, in the middle of a grind, after about 40 lbs, the machine overheated to the point that the plastic gear melted and destroyed the motor. After realigning the gears, and relubricating them, the apparatus will run in reverse, but will not run forward. It will not grind.
I did not purchase my grinder from Northern Tool, so when I called about warranty information, I was blown off, since they couldn't find an account for me. I contacted the seller from whom I purchased the by-product and was simply told to contact the manufacturer listed in the owner's manual. The only company listed is Northern Vehicle, so we come full circle. I do not know who the actual manufacturer is, so getting a warranty replacement is next to impossible. Crave story short, we have no warranty coverage.
If I had known then what I know now, I'd have spent double the money and gotten a Tasin. At the very least, I might be proficient to get warranty coverage. But, at this point, after wasting $100 on a machine which I assumed had a warranty, I choose not to go with any of the machines in this authority class. It makes me regret not getting the proper type of machine in the first place. We are replacing this with a refurbished 1 HP all stainless quarters, blades, and plates, and all metal gears housed in lubricant, which has a full one year warranty and specifically covers palliate bone grinding. We'll be spending $400, but the peace of mind is worth it.
I would recommend this product to a mistress, without hesitation. BUT, I would not recommend it for someone grinding fatty or sinewy meats, and I would not recommend it as a long term clique for massive raw feeding. I would recommend it for sausage making, for hamburger, and for general household use, or even for someone who is just feeding a mundane dog or a cat. I would recommend it as a short term solution to someone who needs a grinder for high volume raw feeding, but doesn't have the cabbage to spend on a higher quality machine. And finally, I would recommend that if you want any type of warranty coverage, you get this clique only from Northern Tool, as the warranty seems to be more of a seller warranty than a true manufacturer's warranty.
Fast Product
We've had this Northern Industrial meat grinder for about 6 months and have reach-me-down it several times. It well made, powerful and easy to use. Some other comments about the noise had us concerned before we purchased it. However, we find it to be powerful and the gear reduction system does have a scrap noise, but not unexpected or unacceptable. More importantly, we can grind several pounds of meat in about a minute or two, so it isn't on very long.
The unit comes with several attachments and we purchased a modest blade for a few dollars in case we need it some day when the unit is no longer in production. It is very easy to assemble and to uncontaminated and put away.
In some ways this unit is overkill for our purposes, but we get the feeling it will last a lifetime. It is larger than the cheaper units at the big box stores, and some of them may have been satisfactory. However, for us it is likely to be a once-in-a-lifetime purchase so we spent a few extra dollars to get something that would last. Overall it is a good value!
The only part that could lean to rust would be the plate with the holes and we clean it well, dry it, and then spray it with a little Pam before putting the unit away. One warn that they provide but is worth repeating is that the blade retaining ring does not need to be tightened very much- ethical snug. Too tight can cause excessive wear of the blade.
We also partially freeze the meat before grinding- based on before experience- haven't tried not doing that with this grinder, yet.
Admirable product, poor packaging
The offshoot is excellent and, after a little bit of practice, grinds meat exactly as advertised. The shipping packaging was not so good, however. A minimum amount of strip was used on the edges of the shipping carton and the tape did not hold during shipping. Fortunately, everything arrived safely; but the box was substantial open on at least two sides. Thank you UPS!
Close, durable
The output does a nice job. As another reviewer mentioned, it is easy to put the cutting blade in backwards. The drawing in the instructions looks like it was made by a 3-year old and is not very unconfused. So make sure the blade faces the grinder plate. Also, even after drying and coating with oil some metal parts will still offer the oil black.
The machine feels heavy duty, very durable and powerful. I am happy with the performance so far. I unbiased ground up 5.25 pounds of pork in just under 5 minutes using the coarse plate with the larger holes. The other plates with smaller holes will take more beforehand. Still a good job I think. Also, the shipping charge is high and tax was charged even though the company does not have a POS in my home body politic.
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Tremendous for pet food and human alike!I de facto love having a meat grinder I've always wanted one and this meets all my needs. I make my own pet food and the pets love it. I also use it to establish my own ground meats. They are healthier and taste better, and I think my favorite part is that my ground beef is red all the way through. It doesn't upset brown in the middle like store bought meat!
Terrific For General Use, but.....
We got this grinder in original June. It is now mid August and we are buying another grinder, not because we don't like the machine, but because it stopped working.
For our dogs: We grind about 40# of chicken per week, bones and all. The grinder flies through the chicken faster than we can accoutrements it down the chute. It is loud however. One day in particular, I ground 120 lbs of meat/bone/organ/veggies. By the time I was done I could not approve of. So, if you're going to do a large grind, then wear earplugs.
For ourselves: We grind beef for hamburger, and we have made sausage. Grinding beef is no fine kettle of fish. However, when it came to making sausage, the instructions were less than helpful. I still don't know if we used the equipment properly, but the sausage got made. I do have knowledge of that you do not want the blade in the machine while making the sausage. Regrinding the meat turned it to mash and clogged the mechanism.
What this machine will do - grind veggies, meat and soft bones. What it won't do - grind fibrous or fatty meat. I tried grinding beef kidney. It categorically could not be done. There are times when chicken fat will clog it. Beef with a lot of fat will clog it.
This machine is under lubricated or incorrectly lubricated for grinding jobs such as sinewy or fatty grinds or bone grinds. It contains all metal gears except one receptive gear. The machine overheats. I noticed about a month after getting it that grease was coming out of it. The reason is evidently that the gears got hot and melted the grease, which poured out of the gear housing. I did not take the machine apart at that time, but should have. In the end, in the middle of a grind, after about 40 lbs, the machine overheated to the point that the plastic gear melted and destroyed the motor. After realigning the gears, and relubricating them, the apparatus will run in reverse, but will not run forward. It will not grind.
I did not purchase my grinder from Northern Tool, so when I called about warranty information, I was blown off, since they couldn't find an account for me. I contacted the seller from whom I purchased the by-product and was simply told to contact the manufacturer listed in the owner's manual. The only company listed is Northern Vehicle, so we come full circle. I do not know who the actual manufacturer is, so getting a warranty replacement is next to impossible. Crave story short, we have no warranty coverage.
If I had known then what I know now, I'd have spent double the money and gotten a Tasin. At the very least, I might be proficient to get warranty coverage. But, at this point, after wasting $100 on a machine which I assumed had a warranty, I choose not to go with any of the machines in this authority class. It makes me regret not getting the proper type of machine in the first place. We are replacing this with a refurbished 1 HP all stainless quarters, blades, and plates, and all metal gears housed in lubricant, which has a full one year warranty and specifically covers palliate bone grinding. We'll be spending $400, but the peace of mind is worth it.
I would recommend this product to a mistress, without hesitation. BUT, I would not recommend it for someone grinding fatty or sinewy meats, and I would not recommend it as a long term clique for massive raw feeding. I would recommend it for sausage making, for hamburger, and for general household use, or even for someone who is just feeding a mundane dog or a cat. I would recommend it as a short term solution to someone who needs a grinder for high volume raw feeding, but doesn't have the cabbage to spend on a higher quality machine. And finally, I would recommend that if you want any type of warranty coverage, you get this clique only from Northern Tool, as the warranty seems to be more of a seller warranty than a true manufacturer's warranty.
Fast Product
We've had this Northern Industrial meat grinder for about 6 months and have reach-me-down it several times. It well made, powerful and easy to use. Some other comments about the noise had us concerned before we purchased it. However, we find it to be powerful and the gear reduction system does have a scrap noise, but not unexpected or unacceptable. More importantly, we can grind several pounds of meat in about a minute or two, so it isn't on very long.
The unit comes with several attachments and we purchased a modest blade for a few dollars in case we need it some day when the unit is no longer in production. It is very easy to assemble and to uncontaminated and put away.
In some ways this unit is overkill for our purposes, but we get the feeling it will last a lifetime. It is larger than the cheaper units at the big box stores, and some of them may have been satisfactory. However, for us it is likely to be a once-in-a-lifetime purchase so we spent a few extra dollars to get something that would last. Overall it is a good value!
The only part that could lean to rust would be the plate with the holes and we clean it well, dry it, and then spray it with a little Pam before putting the unit away. One warn that they provide but is worth repeating is that the blade retaining ring does not need to be tightened very much- ethical snug. Too tight can cause excessive wear of the blade.
We also partially freeze the meat before grinding- based on before experience- haven't tried not doing that with this grinder, yet.
Admirable product, poor packaging
The offshoot is excellent and, after a little bit of practice, grinds meat exactly as advertised. The shipping packaging was not so good, however. A minimum amount of strip was used on the edges of the shipping carton and the tape did not hold during shipping. Fortunately, everything arrived safely; but the box was substantial open on at least two sides. Thank you UPS!
Close, durable
The output does a nice job. As another reviewer mentioned, it is easy to put the cutting blade in backwards. The drawing in the instructions looks like it was made by a 3-year old and is not very unconfused. So make sure the blade faces the grinder plate. Also, even after drying and coating with oil some metal parts will still offer the oil black.
The machine feels heavy duty, very durable and powerful. I am happy with the performance so far. I unbiased ground up 5.25 pounds of pork in just under 5 minutes using the coarse plate with the larger holes. The other plates with smaller holes will take more beforehand. Still a good job I think. Also, the shipping charge is high and tax was charged even though the company does not have a POS in my home body politic.
