Does it leave gray residues in mince like the normal plastic KA grinder? I'm in Australia, please help. If I buy, I can't return it easily. Thanks.
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This is built at the level of your Kitchenaid mixer--a substantial piece of equipment, well designed and rugged, that will last for years. I'm very happy with it. No, there is no residue. I didn't think that thin plastic was appropriate in a device that experiences the forces involved in grinding, and did not think that a plastic grinder would be durable. I'm very pleased with the choice that I made.
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This is built at the level of your Kitchenaid mixer--a substantial piece of equipment, well designed and rugged, that will last for years. I'm very happy with it. No, there is no residue.I didn't think that thin plastic was appropriate in a device that experiences the forces involved in grinding, and did not think that a plastic grinder would be durable. I'm very pleased with the choice that I made.
354785
Not sure exactly what u mean. Meat goes in red comes out red. Sounds like a cleaning issue or a friction heat issue with meat coming out grey.
354786
No. But the secret is having all of your supplies ice cold when using them. Even the meat.
965517
The bottom of the bowl where the blade is, is metal for about 1/2" to 3/4" in the deepest part in the center. Above that it is white plastic and the smoky colored plastic cap fits down into this area while grinding. My new grinder has no chipping, and my old Krups grinder, (same design, purchased and used since the mid '80's!) has only one tiny bit of chipping on the very edge of the plastic cap. But it was used daily grinding coffee beans. My old grinder has held up over those 30 years better than I have. LOL! The cap on my old grinder did not cloud up over time.
1097996
To answer your question, I tried the "coarse" setting (since I never use it). Most of the pieces were coarse but some were more like "medium." Looks like the grind is not even on the "coarse" setting.
1386060
Paul, please write a review of this grinder. I have been unable to find ANY reviews in the web.
1368228
I wouldn't bother sending it back. it's normal to have that. The thing runs like a tank, so I doubt there's any issues. It's a great grinder.
1718610
I just got mine and I'm wondering if I should return, my drive shaft appears slightly bent and when I grind with nothing inside it scrapes ceramic on ceramic at one section of the rotation. :(
1439523
I use the coarse salt in my grinder with no problems. I also use it unground sometimes, like on a slow-roasted pork shoulder wrapped in banana leaves (kaluah pig).
1719274
There seems to be no country of origin on the grinder itself. I checked the operating directions. Nothing there, either. It's probably on the packing but that's long-gone. IOW I do not know where it was manufactured. Sorry ...
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Hello Thea! I'm sorry I am just now seeing this message. Our grind mechanism is made of high quality stainless steel, in fact the original designer of these mills is in the business of metal so he made sure the very best quality was used. I hope this helps! Maria, Owner Grind Gourmet
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My grinding unit is not marked. However, I believe this was manufactured in China. I threw the box away, so I can't be sure. I seriously doubt anyone in the US would manufacture and sell a unit like this for $60 out the door. You didn't ask, but I'll tell you I'm happy with it. Some of the silver (galvanized?) paint/plating will come off with use. I've probably ground up 100 lbs or so of deer meat so far with it. Keep your cutter and plate free of sinew, and it should do very well for you. I hooked mine up to a 1.5hp motor. Works great. Also, clean your bearings immediately after use and DRY THEM. I found out the hard way if you don't get them completely dry, they will rust. I had left them in the utensil holder on my dish rack to drip dry, and it didn't work out very well. I recommend drying the best you can (maybe low pressure from an air compressor?), and then lubricate with some kind of approved food-grade / edible lubricant to keep the bearings from rusting. I ended up putting my bearings in a rock tumbler with some media to get the rust off, and then they were fine. Good luck.
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The hopper itself doesnt really have anywhere to hold grinds, it's just a matter of tapping and it cleans itself out. The chamber and chute, i get about 2-2.5 grams out of. I just make a habit of running 3g out into the hopper to clear the previous days' staled grindage
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I love my "grinder" & use it for a lot of things but never for bones, it was not made for that job. I have made mincemeat and cranberry sauce that is healthier then store-bought. each piece is uniform and same size last year, I was given a turkey. I stripped the meat off the bones and ground it. it was good but not a job that I will do again.
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Ours did the same thing. My husband had to re-vamp the grinder as it was rubbing. Our first time using it was a total mess too. We thought about returning it but my husband fixed it somehow but I could not tell you for sure what he did. He is a machine designer so he could see what the problem was.....
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fine to coarse, mine stopped working after a month, could not return, no repair center, after I bought the Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill, still works great after 6 months, spend the extra money and save your self from this grinder, its a dud...happy fathers day
1675359
No problems with any "static" in my experience. The storage area of the grinder is made of wood. I use mine weekly for grinding flax seed and fennel, I have had no issues what so ever with this product.
564561
I have yet to find a grinder outside the supermarket that can manage a coarse grind. We just eventually started filtering the French press coffee through a gold filter to remove most of the fine particles, although the sludge can be nasty. So....Anyone know where to get the grinder from the supermarket??
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Don't bother. I never use that glass receptacle. If your doing a whole bag at one time, find a receptacle that fits under to catch the grind as I do. Your going to have static cling regardless of its glass or plastic. I used that small glass receptacle once, never again. Check your cupboards & find the perfect one. You don't need the one that came with your grinder.