[Larry Ashcraft]

We use a Hobart commercial grinder. They are available occasionally at estate or farm auctions. It is used by my dad, brothers, nephews, son and sons in law.

Best investment we ever made! We can grind up hamburger or sausage from a mule deer, twice through, and be done in less than an hour, including cleanup.

If you get one, try to find a permanent place for it. They are HEAVY! We wash all the parts and wrap them in plastic and cover the motor until next use. Here's a tip: after grinding your meat, run a couple of dry slices of bread through the grinder. Makes cleanup a lot easier.

Also, don't loan it out! It's alot like a trailer or chainsaw, everyone who knows you have one will try and borrow it.