Swapped my old hand crank grinder for a #22 electric and my shoulder finally stopped hurting

For like 5 years I used this ancient hand crank grinder my dad gave me, the thing weighed about 40 pounds and had a handle that looked like it came off a Model T. Every Saturday morning I'd sit there cranking away for 20 minutes to grind up a pork shoulder for sausages, and my right arm would be dead by lunch. Last Christmas my wife got sick of hearing me complain and bought me a 3/4 horse electric grinder from a restaurant supply place. First time I used it I ran 30 pounds of venison through in under 4 minutes and just stood there laughing at how easy it was. The only downside is now I gotta find a spot to store the old beast because I cant bring myself to throw it away. Anyone else hang onto the old gear even after you upgrade?

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benflores25d ago

My grandfather used to say the hand crank builds character right into the meat, but my chiropractor would disagree after he charged me 200 bucks for a visit. You ever notice how the old gear somehow multiplies and takes over every shelf and corner of your garage like a stubborn relative? My #32 electric sits right next to my dad's 1940s crank grinder that's now a permanent conversation piece and occasional doorstop.

averywright25d ago

Oh wait, the #32 is actually electric, not hand crank.