I have had my #12 LEM for 15 years bought it and sold my 10 year old #8 gander mountain grimder to the BIL. Ive done close to 50 deer and 15 pigs with the LEM

 

LEM makes quality grinders. I have a #12 Fabio Leonardi but I wouldn't hesitate to buy an LEM.

 

I have had a LEM #8 Big Bite going on 5 or 6 years. Between my son, me and some hunting buddies we have put probably 18-20 deer through it with zero issues. Some of the best money I ever spent. I would buy another in a heartbeat.

 

Another happy LEM owner here, just wish I’d gone with a little bigger one.

 

LEM here also it's a quality grinder.

 

LEM Big Bite #8. Got mine maybe five years ago, a huge upgrade from what I had. It grinds as fast as you can feed it. Saves a ton of time and effort and I always do two grinds now, one coarse, one fine.

 

LEM Big Bite here too, it is awesome.

 

Out of the 2 I'd go with LEM.
Not the dual grind.

For these threads on meat grinders.
All I have to say is think and buy once. These things last a long time.
So think about what you would do now and 20 years down the road.
LEM will be around.
Will Cabelas change?

 

Out of the 2 I'd go with LEM.
Not the dual grind.

For these threads on meat grinders.
All I have to say is think and buy once. These things last a long time.
So think about what you would do now and 20 years down the road.
LEM will be around.
Will Cabelas change?

why wouldn't you do the dual grind?

 

Well first I haven't read any first hand reports.
But the other thing is it is not a "double" or "second grind.
So if I want to do that with a 1/4 then a 1/8 I'm stuck with more plates and knives that are more expensive.
This dual cut the first plate the openings are rather large. Its a cut, not any kind of grind before it goes to the next plate.
And we hope both plates properly seat with the double edged blade.
Will it create a jamming issue or hard re-starts of there is meat and uncut meat in the plates?

When I talk about more plates and knives is that I will only use a knife with a particular plate. They wear together. So using the first cut stage plate interchangeable is a no no for me.

 

Good point about pairing the knives and plates together. Another important point is NOT to over tighten the retaining ring. Hand tighten only and recheck it after grinding a small amount of meat. Just snug is good.

 

I have the 12# lem and love it. I also have the dual grind attachment which is nice but could be redesigned in my opinion. You really can't go wrong with any lem product.

 

How much have you put thru that dual? And what about the design issue you have?

 

I don't have a number of pounds but let's say quite a bit. I like that it comes with a new grinding horn that is specifically made for the dual grinding blade I just with that if accepted my existing tray/hopper. The plastic green bowl that you get really slows thing up. Its tippy and small. I dont like how it sits on top unsupported. Still exponentially faster then grinding twice the old way. That being said it's still worth the purchase but there is room for improvement.

 

LEM, I like their stuff. They have a very solid product. I don't have any experience with MEAT but if you buy a LEM locally at least you can return it if there are issues.

I wouldn't give Cabelas a dime ever again I don't care how good the product is.

 

I have Lem's 1hp, #22 Big Bite single grind. It's a beast. I've used it once or twice a month for the past two years for grinding whole chickens. Works like a champ. The only thing I don't like about it is the guard on the meat tray. Money well spent.

 

LEM #12, my 1st and only grinder. On year 3. Got it 2nd hand. Have all the stuffer attachments, only wish it had a foot treadle. I have ground deer, pigs and make my own pork sausage. Use it through out the year. Worth the cost.

 

Also well worth the cost...

Grinder Foot Switch | LEM Products

Grind hands-free! Allows you to start and stop your grinder with a tap of your foot. The grinder foot switch keeps both hands free when stuffing casings or filling ground meat bags.

www.lemproducts.com

 

I also have the LEM…its been great.
I probably trim more silver skin than the avg guy…the machine will handle it but it sometimes gets all wrapped up in the cutting blades….plus I dont like it in my grind anyway….

 

LEM fan here. 10 yrs and zero issues. Got a foot pedal and that’s the Mack Daddy!

 

I went ahead and bought the LEM #12. (.75hp) Got the black friday deals of 25% off.

 

I just did the same and bought the LEM #12

 

I have a #12 Cabelas I got at the bass pro outlet in Springfield for $99. It's a quality grinder and I feel like I stole it. I do know it's private labeled and I think by Weston. With a little bit of research I'm certain I could figure out the manufacturer and get parts if I ever need to.