CHARD HG-8, #8 Hand Grinder, Silver, Tin-Coated Cast Iron

The first one ended up having a faulty part, so they resent me another one which I have had no problems with a year later.

This meat grinder arrived coated with machine oil at some spots. Not a big issue since it was brand new however after a thorough wash (it is to be used for food after-all) some small rust spots appeared on on its surface. After one use with meat those spots multiplied. The company does not make any claims for this item to be stainless whatsoever. But the metal showing signs of rust after one wash and one usage does not bring any confidence for it being food safe.Now It is true that I only paid around $25 for this machine but i still did not expect it to be of such poor quality. Maybe just mine was defective.Oh and although the knife (for usage inside the machine) appears sharp it was getting clogged up with meat mushing it rather than slicing.

Hand meat grinders ain't easy. But, I like the hands-on approach to my food preparation. This ain't my daddy's grinder from way back. But, it seems to work just as good. I came up on this one!

I am not an expert meat grinder. What I have learned so far is chop it up fairly small, then put it in the freezer for a bit to get it slightly stiffer. NOT frozen, just stiffer it seems to work faster that way. I plan on buying a different disc thing where the meat is extruded. What it comes with is fairly small. I make meat balls with mine. It works ok for that. The way the parts fit could be a lot better.If you want to try hand grinding for something like meatballs where pork and beef are put together, this is ok for the money.

Just like the grinders my mother had growing up. We make sandwich spread from leftover ham mixed with hot dogs or bologna.

I was very pleased to be able to find this grinder. When I was growing up my dad had one like it and it was very durable. I first noticed my dad using the grinder to make sandwich spread when I was 6 years old. I am now 72. I always liked Dads and was afraid I woundn't be able to find one like dads. So when I found it I ordered it right away. It meets all my needs and I also bought the spray to keep the blade and grate in good working order.

Description states “Made in USA” when the box says “Made in China”. The product came with a hole in the top. The finish looks like it will peel off in the first use. Do not trust any 5 star reviews don’t waste your time purchasing and returning

Bueno no sirve la usé no más de tres veces y ya no sirve el buje trasero de la máquina se desgastó rápidamente y no la entre antes porque casi nn la usé tremenda porquería y traté de comprar el buje y no me da opción ahora tengo que votarla porque no tiene ajuste y toda la carne se queda en la máquina miren la foto la máquina esta nueva pero si ese buje no le da el ajuste y eso es de plástico no la compre tremenda basura.

pas très bien moulé mes fait la job!

Parfait

Dislike. Screw that holds handle on way to short. Fixed that up with longer one. Cubed up meat to make easier to grind and meat half frozen to make grinding easier still did not grind. Not worth even 1/3 I paid for